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Seems like a lot of people new to the VSG struggle to identify what "hunger" actually is, and what they describe is primarily mental. When you pair the loss of old habits and comforts with the bite of excess acid in the stomach, and the constant rumble the stomach does for the first month or so (before OR after you eat), I guess it's understandable...but I don't think people put enough focus on the mental part of their hunger.
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The obese mind is a tricky little devil. It tricks you into desiring bad food and disguises boredom with hunger. Post surgery, the real you kicks in takes the wheel (I stole that from Blizair here on the boards). The real you presents hunger in a functional way, simply to fuel the body. I think it takes us a while to figure that out.
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How do you figure it out wo eating tge house?? Lol but seriously, I feel hunger pangs frequently and they are intense. The sweet cravings I figured are psychological because I tried something sweet and hated it!! So happy but feel like food wise, my sleeve is not providing enough fullness... certain foods fill me like an egg but mist foods don't and thus worries scares me!! I'm only two weeks out and still having issues getting all of my water in si maybe that's key but I'm definitely meeting my protein. I'm sure the lack of carbs or I call it carb detox us contributing to my frequent desire for food! Any advice or tips?
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@Butterflywarrior Sugar-free Popsicles are what I've used to satisfy my desire to eat when I didn't really need to eat. But I think just being aware of what you're really feeling is the key. That bite in your stomach is acid and the incision line healing, it's not hunger pangs...because you probably notice you get that feeling AFTER you eat, too. Trust me, it all gets a lot easier when you are able to eat more normal foods.