Hi All,
I am 2 weeks before I start my pre-op diet and I am really struggling not to overeat every day. There must be a name for this period when you keep thinking well, this will be the last time I get to eat this (at least more than a few mouthfuls) so I will let myself have it. It doesn't help that I am nervous about the operation so I want to comfort eat.
So far, I haven't gained weight and I know that soon I will be starting the pre-op diet so I am just trying to keep it sane.
How did y'all get through this "Last Supper" period?
Thanks for your support.
Pennie
Cat, honey. this last supper thing is SOOO common. but please take a deep breath. and keep telling yourself that this is NOT a forever-goodbye to your favorites. it's a 'see you later' sort of thing. after awhile, you will be able to eat EVERYTHING - but that 'awhile' is measured in weeks and months, not in days.
focus on living a new life, on trying different ways to get through the day - or even - dare i say it - take a walk?????
take up a craft or some activity that'll keep your hands busy. this is a good time to look at your eating triggers and to figure out a different way to deal with them.
honey - you can do this. honest! and what you're feeling is absolutely something that all of us have been through.