Please say im not the only one.. struggling!

[kkami12 52]

Hi all! I was sleeved 2/8 and having bad mental cravings! All i want is Peanut Butter crackers!! I find myself chewing up a cracker or something else im craving and spitting it out just to taste things. Anyone else do this? I dont consume anything but i know i gotta get through this food addiction. Hopeing once i start actual meals that i feel more satisfied. im down 25lbs though, and couldnt be more happy and energized! Just feeling down on myself tonight

[Ldyvenus 317]

They have a Peanut Butter powder that can be added to things, it's called PB2. I got some at costco, I really haven't tried anything with it yet. I haven't really looked for any good recipes.

Edited February 18, 2017 by Ldyvenus

[kkami12 52]

Im just so sick of liquids, getting the Protein Shakes down are so hard. I just miss texture!

[blizair09 3,250]

15 minutes ago, kkami12 said:

Hi all! I was sleeved 2/8 and having bad mental cravings! All i want is Peanut Butter crackers!! I find myself chewing up a cracker or something else im craving and spitting it out just to taste things. Anyone else do this? I dont consume anything but i know i gotta get through this food addiction. Hopeing once i start actual meals that i feel more satisfied. im down 25lbs though, and couldnt be more happy and energized! Just feeling down on myself tonight

This is a really dangerous thing to do. On top of the fact that you aren't working on re-establishing your relationship with food when you do this. I'd recommend that you stop doing this, but at the very least, please talk to your surgeon and/or your nutritionist about it.

Good luck! This journey is very difficult, but so worth it if you put in the time, work, and effort.

[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

I made the most amazing dinner for my family tonight, grabbed my Protein Shake and went into my bedroom to eat it. Most days I'm good. Today I was a bit resentful.

The full liquid phase is pretty tough. We work to get the surgery, we have these dreams of how amazing it will be, and then we go home to the reality. The reality is losing weight is hard and it requires self denial. Until we accept that we must deny ourselves no weight will come off even with a tiny tummy.

You've started a process that requires an "all in" attitude to work. So have I. And some days it's hard but most days I'm in it so succeed. When you get the notion to go off plan use distraction to change your thinking. I visualize how I see myself in a year, or I head to Hulu and watch Hungry For Change or the Perfect Human Diet to motivate me.

You can do this. We all can.

Take care

[Lenamarie301 43]

You're not the only one! I want to eat mentally but my body is like heck no! I went for sushi and could only eat a roll and a 1/2. My mind wanted all 4

[Lenamarie301 43]

I am reconditioning my mind to be in sync with my body

[Diva T 62]

This is the hardest thing I've ever done! The physical part is very challenging but the mental/emotion aspects can, at times seem overwhelming. I try to remember this thing. Feelings/emotions and thoughts are fleeting. They don't last for long. Try distracting yourself with something else. I color in color books, read, watch a movie, call someone to talk go on line. Just fine whatever you things are to get your mind off of "I must eat, I want to eat, EAT-EAT-EAT!!!!

The mental aspect of why we've all eaten ourselves in to bariatric surgery and how to overcome/deal with the new stomach/life style, etc. should be worked on so we don't return to those same habits. I hope my opinion is helpful to you.

May God bless you and keep you!