Emotional Eating - Prepare For Life After Surgery?

[Believer 2]

Boy does this topic speak to me! I was sleeved 8 days ago, and still feel hungry! I am on full liquids, but have been eating way too much Soup. Not just soup , but rich ones like lobster bisque! (Strained) last ***ht I sucked the cheese off of an individual bag of crunchy CHEETOS! I cannot stand sweet things right now, and needed some texture on my tongue. I know I need to find myself a really good therapist quick! Thank you for the book recommendations. I will check them out.

[elindoll88 92]

I cannot stand sweet things right now' date=' and needed some texture on my tongue. I know I need to find myself a really good therapist quick! Thank you for the book recommendations. I will check them out.[/quote']

I made custard during my full liquids. 1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 cup milk, 1 or 2 eggs. Cook on the stovetop whisking nonstop until it comes together and thickens. When I made it pre op, I would add sweetener, post op I added cinnamon and nutmeg. It was great to have something hot and not sweet.

[Gastricsleeve4me 186]

I'm 11 weeks out and have been focused on this issue pretty intensely. For me, it's been all about:

1) therapy

2) journaling, writing, or listening to music to tap into the emotion I'm experiencing

3) being rigorous about not eating when I'm bored (I now only eat at the table)

4) finding new hobbies that are out of the house and do not involve food

Weeks 6-9 were my hardest with this. Last couple weeks I'm finding I'm turning to journaling/writing first before food, so that feels amazing. Suspect this will be a long battle, though!