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Can't stop crying today. My pouch is full but my big fat belly is growling. My throat aches trying not to cry. What can I do ????? I feel so hungry.

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Sorry you are struggling. Are you on a PPI (acid reducer)?

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I know the feeling you are talking about. You are seeing it as being hungry, but it could very well be gas, acid or your tummy healing. I can't tell the difference between gas pains, hunger pains, being full, the feeling is exactly the same.

Try something relaxing for your tummy like decaff peppermint tea with your favorite artificial sweetener. Sip slowly. Try not to get in so much air when you drink.

I know what you are talking about with the hunger pains, but that is more likely acid reflux or even your stomach healing. Maybe change the way you are perceiving the wave, pain, etc. If you think of it has your stomach slowly healing, much like a wound heals, and less like hunger, sometimes it's all in the way you perceive things.

Crying, is very natural. There have been many that said that the act of burning fat stores, releases hormones, which cause us to be more emotional is a very valid point.

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time, and I hope that maybe others can add something to help you.

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You are still so new, it gets better, right now be kind to yourself and I like the suggestion of drinking tea, but also try to treat yourself lovingly without food. There are going to be days that you have to cry its ok its part of the process. Take it easy on yourself.

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The hunger is lower down in my tum.... Not in my new pouch bit. But it feels like its dragging my whole body down.

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