Scared has helll

[edz2129644 57]

I'm scared as hell that after the surgery I am going to be hungry and want to eat. Do these feelings really go away? Also what about mentally hunger?

[kpaige77 49]

You will not be hungry at all! But the desire to eat yummy food will still be there. It's often referred to as head hunger. Especially since the majority of us are emotional eaters! That has been the hardest part for me. But knowing I could kill myself if I eat something I'm not supposed to takes care of that for me. But I'll say that I am not the nicest person to be around right now. Grumpy and irritable!

[Traci J. 207]

I am 12 days out and have not been hungry since the surgery; I'm merely eating/drinking to survive. As far as head hunger, that is up to you. I haven't had any problems with it; I watched everyone scarf on xmas day and I've gone to a restaurant with family and ate my 1/4c. of Soup while they got so full they felt sick. I'm loving my sleeve, and I'm down 15 lbs. and have lost 7" already.

[iggychic 1,405]

I'm with Traci. I haven't had any issues with head hunger either. The discomfort of eating right after being sleeved really takes that desire to eat away. I remember early out from my second surgery thinking what a pain in the arse eating was and wanting to go from five small meals to four because it was such a hassle This was when I was eating about 1/4 cup of food per meal.

Three months out from that surgery and I sometimes think that something might taste good. Last night I thought maybe a chocolate might be good and given I don't believe in having this surgery to say no forever to food, I had one. Well I had a few nibbles of a truffle a friend of mine made us for the holidays. A few nibbles...of something that should be one bite LOL and I was happy to enjoy the flavor but had zero desire to finish it!

That's a great change IMO And I don't feel deprived at all!

[lisa2job 130]

I am 3.5 months out and still don't get hungry like before, but I found due to the limited calorie intake I have to make sure to eat lunch at a normal time.... also the head hunger doesnt go away. I fight that all the time still that is my biggest problem so far. I have also tried what iggy above has said , and if I really want something I will take one tablespoon full and then take a few bites and usually it cures it and then I dont over induldge on that item instead of the meat I should be eating. I average around 800 calories

[DanielleL 6]

I am 5 days out and have head hunger. No physical hunger. The head hunger is what Made me heavy and sick, so I'm ready to fight this fight!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Oh I definitely have head hunger. I was obese because of it. I didn't eat because I was physically hungry, I ate for many reasons...boredom, sadness, joy, habit, stress, I have/had an eating disorder. It's just easier now because food has become a lesser factor in my life. The phases of strict dieting to heal and getting in my healthy foods so I stay well...that is priority now and then thankfully I'm so full I can't eat for other reasons.

But I still fight those demons but I'm being honest when I tell you it gets easier.

I am proof. I'm almost at goal and I was a food addict.

Work the program and stay strong!

[Mija2sweet 3]

I am now 13 days out and I Do experience hunger pains, even after surgery. At 1st I was not sure if it was pain in my stomach or hunger pain. But I've come to realize they are hunger pains. I guess everyone is truly different when it comes to the sleeve.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I have heard people say that and yes it takes a while for the grehlin (hunger hormone) to leave your body so you probably are feeling physical hunger right now. Just stay strong and focused and it will eventually slow down.