Liquid diet starts Saturday and I cant stop eating.....

I just got my Pre Op appointment with the surgeon and anesthesiologist for Friday.

I have to start my 2 week liquid diet on Saturday.

I have been eating like crazy all week, I have been terrified since I got my date last Friday and found out is happening so fast. I am scared.

I think I gained weight this week. Has anyone had this happen?

I am sure that I will do fine for the liquid diet even though it will be hard to adjust to initially.

I know that I will stick to the liquid diet once I start it, I am ready for it.

But in the meantime , it feels like I am on my way to the Last Supper.

I am scared.

Heya Kevin -

Ok, breathe!  Breathe again!  One more time!  OK, good.  Let's chat.

What you're feeling is totally normal, and it's okay to feel the fear your feeling.  I went through the same thing, and had the same reaction. 

That said, you need to back away from the food.

This isn't just because of the weight gain, which may make your operation a little more difficult on you, but because this reaction you're having - turning to food in a time of stress - won't go away after the surgery.  This urge will still be with you, and the desire to use food to help you cope will be one of the biggest things you'll need to overcome.  It's something I still grapple with.

Think of this time as a practice run.  Try and find new things that will help you get past these stressful times.  Most people will push you towards physical pursuits, which are best, but there are other options.  I, for example, love video games.  They help me de-stress and get my mind off of what's bugging me.

Don't beat yourself up over this!  A lot of us have used food as a coping mechanism for many, many years.  You can't expect yourself to just suddenly stop.  Keep breathing, forgive yourself, and start again.

You can do this, Kev!  Trust yourself.

Thanks!
I feel better.

I have not really gained weight, maybe a pound or two but I will lose it before I go to the dr on Friday.

This is scary stuff

It totally is.  Seriously, I'm only 5 months out - I remember.  If it makes you feel any better, you're in the scariest part of the journey right now.  It gets SO much easier afterwards, you'll look back at this time and smile.

Thanks again.

That really helps!

I was exactly the same way too.  The month before my surgery I did actually put on a few pounds, it was like a whole month of last suppers.  I felt like a total failure but then I got past it by remembering that this is exactly why I was having surgery, my absolute inability to diet and to cope with food during times of stress.  And what is more stressful than an upcoming surgery?
So ya, I can relate with what you are going through.

Do you think you are doing the last supper eating because of fear of deprivation or being scared about surgery? 

I was both - did the same thing - gained weight too.  I was worried it meant I was going to fail after surgery but post-op turns out to be lots easier than I ever thought.  I don't feel at all deprived which has been totally surprising to me.  I feel I can eat almost anything I want yet feel satisfied after very limited amounts. 

I think it is fear of surgery. I am also an addict so I am getting my last fix I guess.

I appreciate your words, it helps!

Kevin

Ha... I did the last super but, I was so stuck in DIET mode that I counted my Weigh****chers Points and put everything in my food diary.. I thought I would have gained wait after that but I ended up loosing 4 pounds the next morning at my weigh in.

By the time the told me it was time to go to liquid I was so ready just to get surgery over I would have done anything they asked. The challenge for me with the liquid phase was the first two days... After that,, it was really easy.. 

Fear is kind of a good thing because it means you understand that what you are about to put yourself through is MAJOR.... Surgery will be a peace of cake..  If you're still worried dont fret,, they will give you LOTS of drugs that will make feel really really good.
 

I am sure my first few days will be hard,  Glad to hear it gets easier.

Thanks!
Kevin