Post-Op Cravings!

[laiprincess326 5]

Hey guys, I'm a college kid. Most of my social scenes revolve are studying or food. How to I control the insane cravings. I don't really craze much until I smell it. Then I'm like dtuck on it for hourd and dome times days. I'm 12 days out and still on the full liquid diet. Any advice?

[awold0 246]

I dealt with this a lot when I was first sleeved. You will see a lot of advanced sleever's that talk about Head hunger. Your head has not caught up with you yet. It takes time. When I heard that upfront I thought people were crazy but it is totally true. You have to take the time and think about it. Is it hunger or head hunger. You will always have the head hunger. It just takes time to learn it. That is what is so great about the sleeve. I am 5 months out and have lost over 80 pounds. I now do not have as much hunger and head hunger that I had right after I was sleeved. I actually thought my sleeve was done wrong in the beginning because I kept on hearing that people were saying they were not hungry! I was like that is crazy I am hungry and my stomach would growl. It ended up being gas ( feels just like hunger pains) and then Head hunger on top of that.

It will get better it just takes a little longer. !

[CindyGirl 35]

Gosh.... I feel your pain. I had surgery on Tuesday the Dec. 3rd and today was my first day out and about....The food smells were everywhere. And I totally understand what owoldO is talking about here.... And it makes since. My thoughts were that I am soooo excited to be on this journey and know that I will feel good and look good...I just put the smells out of my mind stood tall (well 5'4) LOL... And came home and looked at all the people that have made such great changes in there lives. You have lost 31 pounds in 12 days Hurray for you!!! food is only in our mouths for a moment....Feeling thin will last all day long!!! Keep up the good work....

[misstrish0406 2]

Cindy girl I too am 4 days post are you feeling weak? What are you drinking ? chicken broth and Protein Water are just not helping

[Nurse_B 270]

I am also having a hard time with head hunger. I told my parents about it (I'm staying with them post op) and now when I say, "I'm hungry" they both ask, well head hunger or actual hunger? Having to answer the question and talk it out is helping me. I'm having the toughest time with Mexican right now. I find keeping hydrated and really focusing on what I can eat is helping. I'm also keeping myself busy during peak eating times before the sleeve. I'm hoping I will get more done, as well as change my habits. I'm also in school too, I understand the eating/stress/study thing all gets mingled together. My very long point is, focus on what you can eat, stay busy and loom forward to all the healthy changes and choices you will have when you can eat solids again!

[CindyGirl 35]

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Cindy girl I too am 4 days post are you feeling weak? What are you drinking ? chicken broth and Protein Water are just not helping

Gosh ...I sure did not have that problem of feeling weak. My diet has consisted of Swansons chicken broth, sugar free Jello, and sugar free popcycles. Lots of sips of Water and I put crystal light in it sometimes. You might want to give your Dr. a call and let him know how you are feeling... I started my Protein Drink today... NOW that gave me a real full feeling. And honestly, I am feeling so excited about getting thinner and positive thoughts about this process its kinda hard for me feel low....call your Dr. MissTrish Good luck ...keep me posted on how you are doing I hope I was of some help.

[laiprincess326 5]

Thanks guys. I guess yesterday was particularly hard. I'm in the cafeteria now with a friend and I am fine with watching everyone eat while I do the Protein and study for finals. Hoping this is just an occasional mood thing. Thanks for the advice.

[CindyGirl 35]

Nurse_B I went out yesterday for the first time, and there were so many good smells ... I now understand what head hunger is all about... I just keep thinking to myself how lucky I am to have this opportunity to lose weight faster and perhaps easier than all the other things I have tried...I TOO LOVE MEXICAN food....LOL> But ....Its only a min. in your mouth and being thinner is going to taste better than any Mexican food we eat! Good luck... Think happy thoughts of being thin>

[hopeliveshere 294]

Cindy girl I too am 4 days post are you feeling weak? What are you drinking ? chicken broth and Protein Water are just not helping

i felt very weak too in the beginning but btwn days 5 and 7 i started feeling better. make sure your getting all your liquids in and take a nap if you need to! good luck

[misstrish0406 2]

CindyGirl & Hopeliveshere

Thank you for the feedback yesterday was a set back I think I didn't rest enough had my husband not come to my rescue I would have passed out in the shower I feel like I’m not full I'm drinking Water through out the day having chicken broth but I still feel like something is missing it could be the lack of Protein but everything I find is horrible. Any good suggestions on protein?

[CindyGirl 35]

I went to a GNC store and bought a Protein Powder called "Super Sport Cellucor" it has 30 grams of Protein per serving and I mix it with "Silk Almond milk" 4 oz. really fills me up, but drink it slow.

[hopeliveshere 294]

CindyGirl & Hopeliveshere

Thank you for the feedback yesterday was a set back I think I didn't rest enough had my husband not come to my rescue I would have passed out in the shower I feel like I’m not full I'm drinking Water through out the day having chicken broth but I still feel like something is missing it could be the lack of Protein but everything I find is horrible. Any good suggestions on Protein?

that whole first week i wasnt hungry at all. you def need to make sure you are drinking enough fluids. honestly i cant stand the taste of plain Water unless its poland spring which i dont always have $ for, so i had switched to crystal light a few days out. i think by day 4 i was only getting in 1 oz of Jello and my fluids a day. i didnt even start back with the Protein shakes until i was like 2 and half weeks out.

the ready to drink shakes are much better than the powders but a bit more pricey. muscle milk isnt bad i like the chocolate and the premeir Protein Shakes (frosty choclate) taste very good IMO esp when they are ice cold. which ones have you tried so far?