FIRST WEEK POST OP- CRAVING LOW FAT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

[dat_sweetmami 81]

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[KateClivex 15]

Probably not. It's a no-no for me. Try a sugar free fudgsicle!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

Doesn't sound like a wise choice to be making one week post-op. I don't know of a Nutritionist out there who would think that this is a great food choice at this time in your weight loss journey. Those are empty calories low fat or not. If you are able try some Greek yogurt and add some chocolate Protein Powder, it's more filling and nutritious than chocolate ice cream. It's nice you came here to ask, because you don't want to self sabotage this early in the game. Well wishes to you.

[No game 14,437]

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It sounds like you are having a hard time.. I've seen several of your threads today about this subject. I think you are battling a very bad case of head hunger. Which for a lot of us is as big as a factor as "real" hunger. This is the truly hard part. It is something you will have to tackle as time goes on.. But for now be good to your healing stomach and just stick to the doctors plan. I know it's no fun but we just have to do it.

[dat_sweetmami 81]

It sounds like you are having a hard time.. I've seen several of your threads today about this subject. I think you are battling a very bad case of head hunger. Which for a lot of us is as big as a factor as "real" hunger. This is the truly hard part. It is something you will have to tackle as time goes on.. But for now be good to your healing stomach and just stick to the doctors plan. I know it's no fun but we just have to do it.

THANK YOU HUNNY ...I TRULY FEEL THAT WAY. I JUST WANT TO ASK N SEE WHAT OTHERS LIKE ME WOULD DO OR HAVE DONE. THE LEAST THING I NEED IS NEGATIVE PPL IN HERE ROLLING THEIR EYES N ALL THAT UNECESSARY COMMENTS. I APPRECIATE IT

[No game 14,437]

Well I'm four months out and I can tell you that I had more than one tantrum in the first month or two, because I missed pigging out. It was like I had my free choice taken away from me (which is kinda what I did). So I know what your feeling.

Just remember we did this because we are food addicts and we needed to do this drastic thing to give us the time and space to work these addictions out. It will get better.

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

I remember my first week out was pure hell!! I just wanted to eat a burger or anything I could get my hands on. When some of the Vets would say "Head Hunger" I was like HOGWASH!! Slowly but surely I started increasing my Protein intake and things turned around. Every 2 hours I eat whether I want to or not. Once your diet advances you will have a bigger selection of foods you can eat. Head Hunger feels real but it's not, just hang in there you'll make it. Laura-ven you always have such great advice you could charge good money. Next time me and the hubby have it out, I will have to consult you You do Pro Bono I hope

[No game 14,437]

Laura-ven you always have such great advice you could charge good money. Next time me and the hubby have it out' date=' I will have to consult you You do Pro Bono I hope [/quote']

Hehe... Thank you, that's sweet! Oh and the only one that pays is my husband!

Thank god he's a sweet and patient man!

[Wrinkle 37]

I just progressed to the FULL liquid and I conquered my chocolate craving with cold Chocolate Muscle Milk. Delicious. Got my fix and got my Protein down. It's smooth and thick!

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Thank YOU ladies. you guys really made my day. I've had the worse cravings today. It seems the pain is getting better but the hunger is getting worse. wellllll head hunger I mean. I have a question ...Full liquids consist of??? is oatmeal and soggy Cereal involved? Im not home. .at my inlaws and they don't know I did this surgery ..kinda hiding it away from most ppl..and all my stuff is at home...just wanted to converese about this.

[SpaceDust 585]

I wonder if making a frappé with chocolate Protein powder, skim milk and some ice would help with that once you can do full liquids? You could make it thick enough to be spoonable with less milk and more ice, I'd think. Plus it's protein and Water. Hmm. Maybe I'll try it for lunch on Monday to see what it's like.

[No game 14,437]

Cereal is usually not on full liquids, if your in a pinch can you drink some milk or even carnation instant Breakfast in milk if your not home?

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

Full liquids for me was yogurt, oatmeal, creamed Soups, cream of wheat, grits, Protein deinks. When I was feeling my worst head hunger I would take New Whey Protein Shots, they have 42 grams of protein on 8oz of Fluid. You wont feel the head hunger as much. Also are you taking pevicid, Prilosec or nexium? They help with stomach acid which also feels like hunger pains.

[No game 14,437]

Is your husband with you? You need some support on your end does he know you are struggling? It might be time to cut your visit short and go home. I was not up to to much socializing the first few weeks. And I did mine at thanksgiving I was not strong enough to be around people eating. And that's ok. Take care of yourself right now.

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Cereal is usually not on full liquids' date=' if your in a pinch can you drink some milk or even carnation instant breakfast in milk if your not home?[/quote']

I JUST went to stop and shop and thy had HIGH Protein ENSURE ...is full liquids just liquids.. what is for dinner then? liquid shakes?