I really wanted it so bad.............

 am on day 12 of my preop diet.
I was by myself in the car yesterday and out of no where I wanted a big mac and fries. I was on a hunt for some gas went to 3 stations before I found gas. But anyway I came home after getting gas and drank a protein shake and pretended it was big mac and fry. Of course my imagination is not quite that good. Then I went to church last night, my husband was ordained as a minister. I am so proud of him. But of course they had food afterwards. These women in my church can really cook. But someone made some dip the rotel and hamburger and cheese dip I really, really {did I say really} wanted some. It was more like a finger foods type of things to eat man I really wanted it bad. But I drank me some tomato soup and drank water. I feel so good that I was able to stay on track. My poor dh is having a hard time. He doesnt want to eat because I cant but I keep reminding him this is not forever. The girl who made the dip promised to make it again sometime when I can have a little. How many other preop dieters are having some victories of there own? sorry this is so long but felt good to get this out.
Renea __________________
 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Until you get good restriction it all comes down to will power, self control and your own own strength!  Sounds like you have a handle on that!  Keep on keepin' on!  And congratulations on your husband's achievment.

Your doing great!!!
Keep your eye on the prize and when all is said and done you will know in your heart and soul it was sooo worth it.
Hang on you are going to be on the bench before you know it.
                                       Annie

Congratulations to you on not going to McDonalds!!! I used to LOVE quarter pounders and french fries. I can still taste them in my mouth but now I dont even go near the place.. makes me feel yucko your doing fantastic keep up the great work!!

Darcie

Renea,

Congratulations - this was a huge victory!  It is so hard at times *to be good* and I know just how you feel because there are times that we are put in situations that mean choices.  You made the right choice for you.  I know how proud you are for yourself.

Surgery is Thursday?   Woo hoooo!  I found surgery was extremely easy and recovery was, too.  I am so pleased with my results and feel so much better - just little things can make a difference.  I have more energy... sleep great at night...and just happier!

Have a great week!

Shelia

I am doing the presurgery diet right now too. And I really am hungry and really want to have some of my old favs but I know that if I do my surgery might not be as safe as it could be. Since I do not have a job I am trying to do as much as I can to distract myself. Like hanging out here on OH and reading every single post. My blood sigars are great and the scale is my friend for the last couple of days so that is a little incentive to keep it going. I know that when I wake up in recovery Monday I will not be hungry anymore.

Good for you Renea!  You really need to look at this as a victory, and a huge step in you being able to take control of your health!  :)  Yes, it is hard, but it's so, so, so worth it!  Just a few more days and you'll be struggling to drink what you need to.  ;) 

Congrats on your willpower!  Church meals were my toughest temptation during my pre-op diet and even now.  I make sure to take something I can have when it's potluck so I don't feel weird not eating while everyone else is digging in.    Congrats, again, and keep making those good decisions!

--Amanda

You are doing great and just have a few more days to go!  Keep up the great work!

Pam