Stressed....

This full liquid diet is making me stress out. I have already cried and this is only my second day on it. I know it is for the best and my own good, but I just need to chew. I know it is going to be worse after surgery, but the need to eat wont be as strong as it is now. Last night Den and Dom ate dinner and I went to sleep because I didnt want to sit up and watch them eat. It may get better as my stomach shrinks abit. But right now it is hell. I eat something (full liquid like tomato soup or pudding or cream of wheat) and I am starving again in an hour and I went to bed with my belly hurting so bad. I am being so mean and moody and I feel bad but I cant help it. I yell at Dennis for nothing half the time because I am miserable. And I dont mean to yell, but I do. I told him I may be this way. And I think he understands. But still. I dont want to be mean. I just wanted to vent. I am going to try to keep my self occupied today. It is so hard when your a stay at home mom and your stuck at home... I am going to go eat some cream of wheat and fill my belly up to the brim....

Hi Brandi, I know how you feel- I am on the 10-day liquid only pre-op diet. I'm in my 3rd day, just as hungry but my brain seems to be wrapping around it better today. Maybe it's because the liquid protein drinks are really gruesome and not drinking is even better then drinking them I find any excuse to laugh at myself and the situation- attitude and knowing this too shall pass works!!! Hang in there-- this is part of our journey- no pain no gain!! and know you are not alone this week! cj

Brandi, I totally understand where you are coming from. I have been on the liquid diet since Nov 11th. I go to sleep wanting to gnaw off my own foot just to have something to chew on. I make myself get outside (if the weather permits) and take a walk. If not I throw a walking tape in the vcr and do that. I call friends, family, etc. Right now you are going through a withdrawl phase and it is so darn difficult. The hunger is physical, but the emotional part can drive you nuts. Know that it is only for 13 more days and then we get on with our lives. Keep the faith, we will all get through it. Sandra