I don't want to do this anymore...

Linda told me week 3 would be bad, with the hormones, etc.  But right now, I'm tired of the LD and don't want to do it anymore.  I'm hungry a lot and just want something to eat.  Please help, if nothing else, reassure me this, too, will pass.  Thanks for listening!

Therese-

I promise you that this too shall pass!!  Just keep in mind that you are working toward a goal and that there will be some tough roads ahead.  Keep yourself busy with sipping, walking, resting, playing with your boys, reading.......  In a few months you will look back and say to yourself how proud you are that you made this choice to improve your life!! 

See you at coffee soon!

Reenie

This is a good time to write out a nice long list of all the reasons you are doing this and what you are looking forward to - crossing your legs, fitting into tiny sizes, being able to run, etc. This WILL pass. Months from now you'll barely remember it. Use this as a time to realize your addiction on food and show your stomach who is boss. Find a ton of things you can do to distract yourself - read, walk, shower, sleep, talk on the phone, garden, etc... write out a list and every time you feel hungry, fill that hunger with an activity. I PROMISE that it gets better!

Therese:

It will get better, especially at family gatherings.  We had 40 people at my house today and a lot of crap food that didn't interest me.  Give it some time, get into a routine that works for you and it will all work out.

RP

I know Schwartz and Drew are different but I was on full liquid/pureed week three.  Are you sure you can't do pudding and yogurt yet?  Think of it this way - this is a jump start it will get better babe hang in there.
Sal

I'm on full liquids right now, so yes, I can have pudding and yogurt, not cutting it.  that's another question I have - what's the difference between full liquids and puree??

Hang in there sweetie...I have the same NUT that you do - I had Dr. Chute (same group). Liz gave me a hint on how to know the difference...if you put it in a wire strainer and it goes through - it is full liquids...if not, it is puree'd....puree'd foods have more chunks in them and you actually have to chew them....full liquids you don't really have to chew, but I did, just to get that chewing sensation....

It does get better...it really does.  In a few months you will look back at this time and wonder what all the fuss was about.

Hang in there therese - this too shall pass.  the first 6 weeks are hell  -- but you are strong and can get through this.  It is so worth it!  

Linda

 

Hang in there. I would have given anything to have a reversal at the point you are at. But it does get better. I got dehydrated and depressed but it does get better. I wish I could put in words how I know how you feel but it does get BETTER. Trust me you will look back on this and be thankful it is over but would never change what you have done.

pull out that list i gave you that I got from my NUT @ Abbott... it lists the foods you can have under the pureed section. Sorry I wasn't around all day or I would have called ya with encouragement.. Sal and I had the same NUT (Liz) @ the Abbot WLS office. Think of pureed foods and thinned out soft foods... or thicker full liquids. applesauce consistency...  I'm not looking forward to that 2 week phase either after surgery... hang in there!!!