OK it is time to vent.

I am on my 10 day pre-op diet and tomorrow I start all liquids.  For the last seven days I have been eating the same things because I was afraid I would eat something I was not supposed to.  I either had a hamberger patty made out of 96%lean hamberger or a chicken breast, cottage cheese, & salad.  At this point if I did not see any of these foods again it would not bother me.  Can you please give me a varity of foods we can eat.  My do not eat list is huge.  I was reading a couple of posts and saw that some people are eating rice, bread, etc. and on my list it says not to eat those items.   I am having a really rough day I have just wanted to cheat 1 time before I start liquids tomorrow  I am having second thoughts because I love to eat and it seems like everything in life revolves around eating.  You just cant get away from it like if you smoked or drank.  Please keep me in your prayers that I make it till Wednesday.  Thank you for all the support. 

You are in my prayers.

Now-the do not eat list should be followed exactly until healing is done.  You could hurt yourself with a stuck episode (most of the things you listed are things that get stuck in the stoma).  After healing, it is a bit of trial and error-depending on how your body reacts to it.

As a rule, I don't eat rice, it's iffy for me.  But when eating sushi, I want a bit of sticky rice, so I take it very slowly and carefully.  Under normal cir****tances, I wouldn't want to take the time I have to do in order to eat the rice, so I just don't.

One of the biggest shocks of my life was how MUCH food was involved in every aspect of my life-and wow the emotions that set into play.  I won't say it's easy to get beyond it, but many people, including myself do.  But, the mountain always looks bigger at the bottom and smaller from the top-so I understand your fears. 

One of the things you will find is post surgery it IS possible to sit in a room full of people who are eating cake and not really have any desire for it.  Truly.  Your smaller stomach is going to make eating when you aren't really hungry something you won't want to do.  You will savor what you DO eat-the enjoyment won't go away, it just won't take as much to make you happy.

I stayed away from the carbs while on the pre-op diet (well with a few exceptions.)  You waited too late to do a farewell dinner.  What are you craving?  Post it and let us help you figure out a healthier option to get you through the night. Denise

believe it or not but very buttery popcorn with peanut M&Ms.  It is crazy I knew I should of had it before I started the 10 day.  Thank you for your help.

Can you be satisfied with a small portion or will it take the whole bag to satisfy the itch?  If you think you could be happy with 2 or 3 cups of popcorn and 1/2 a small bag of M & M's I would go for it!  However, if it will take the whole bag of either or both then I would hang tough.  You really don't want to carb load too much right before liquids or you will suffer horribly from a carb crash the first few days.  I know the small portion might be dangerous for me (well not now with my tiny tummy!)  You may have to eat your small portion and then brush your teeth and go bed! Denise

Heather, when I get home I can send you a word document copy of a huge group of Weigh****cher's recipes .... many for cooking in the crock pot. (I'll send them to anyone that sends me their email address!) Most all include all the nutritional information, too. Yes, our long term diet is to stay away from rice, white bread, pasta and white carbs. Although, we are allowed healthy/complex carbs without limitations .... vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Well, there are portion size limitations, but you know what I mean.

Whole wheat Ritz crackers (5 = one serving) are great when you're past the pureed food phase....with a little Laughing Cow cheese wedge ..... 105 calories and not bad at all ...also has protein. : ) Maybe try some whole wheat Ritz with Laughing Cow light cheese spread ... it really might fill the craving for some popcorn and be a healthier choice. It's one of my favorite protein choices and when I need to up my caloric intake a little.

PM me your email addy and if you'd like, I'll send the Weigh****cher's recipes when I get home. We've just finished biking and hubby is tinkering on our bikes .... so I'm watching TV with our daughter now. Should be home in the next hour, I hope!

I've also got you in my prayers!!!

I would like to have copies of your WW recipes if you don't  mind sending them to me as well.  I'm always looking for something different.  I'm like you, I stay away from the rise, white bread, past and white carbs.  I know me and if I start the carbs I'll be in trouble...  Thanks!  Debbie E-mail - [email protected]

If your pre op then I'm sure fish is ok, I know one thing that is NOT ok and that's Johnny's or Roberts Hamburgers or coneys!! God I crave those things!! Ok back to diet stuff. I think I have read that 1000 or 1200 cal a day should allow you to lose what you need.  Not that I know, but from what I read on here....once you have the surgery you don't have the cravings for food anymore. The love of food deminishes.....So If you can just stick it out a few more days, YOU can do this!!! You will be ok!! Just hang on!! The new you is only a few cups of broth away!!  I'm praying ok!    Sherry Oh and the reason I know about Roberts and Johnnys is because my mom lives there in El Reno and I grew up in Minco!

Wah-food porn-are you talking about those onion burgers?  I could still eat one, just not the bun.  I really and truly don't miss the plain jane buns and if it's a really good bun, I eat a bit of the crusty part-which is the part I like anyway.

Fries just don't work, but after one or two times of them not working, I don't even want them.  It really is a type of aversion therapy.

I even make lasagna without the noodle part when I'm home (just pick it out when I'm out) and it is still good good good....

Thank everyone for the support.  I made it threw the night I had a cup of skim milk with sugar free chocolate syrpe in it.  Thanks again.