cjorndorf 11 Posted November 13, 2016 Does anyone still suffer from head hunger after surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shedo82773 1,236 Posted November 13, 2016 I am 3 years out from my RNY and I still don't have physical hunger. I think I am one of the lucky ones. But...head hunger is REAL and I still deal with it all the time!! Sorry, I'm sure this isn't what you wanted to hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankyG 1,450 Posted November 13, 2016 Yes. Didn't have it for around 3 months or so after surgery, but it did come back and is just as annoying to deal with as before surgery. I had to learn to distract myself from it, and it never really goes away. My coping methods: Get something cold to drink Go for a walk/bike ride Declutter something Do some housework Hobby stuff (paint/draw/craft) Read Play games online Paint nails (bonus is I can't mess with anything while they're drying) Take a bubble bath Try out makeup/hairstyles Take a nap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjorndorf 11 Posted November 13, 2016 Oh how I hate the head hunger! I am pre op, surgery is Tuesday. I was under 40 bmi so I only had to do 2 days liquids. The head hunger is horrible at the moment. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjorndorf 11 Posted November 13, 2016 I think it's worse when your told you can't have something Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treadmillwalker 486 Posted November 13, 2016 Yes, I actually dream of pizza. My head hunger comes and goes. When it hits I change what I'm doing like Frankiesgirl suggests above. Had lapband surgery 10/12/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
