stephmarie

So, lately I have been experiencing some major head hunger and cravings. I keep thinking about the foods that I won't be able to enjoy and eat like I used to. I am craving soda really bad too. Does anyone else deal with cravings/head hunger?? If so, how do you deal with it??

hey ya'll....I am now 5 days post-op and I am having some serious cravings. I think I could hurt someone for some fajitas. I know it's probably just head hunger but I can honestly say at this point I am missing food. Did any of you struggle with craving food after surgery?? If so, did it pass and how did you deal with it?? I have been a volume eater my whole life and it has now sank in that I will never be able to eat like that again. Will I be able to enjoy food again and be satisfied with the small amount I will be able to eat??

When were you guys able to have a bowel movement after your surgery?? It has been five days since I have had a bowel movement and don't want to get constipated. I took a little milk of magnesia yesterday but didn't want to take to much. What did you guys do about your bowel movements?? Thanks for any info!!

well, I had my surgery on thursday and am now 2 days post op. I am feeling much better today. It seems like the more I get up and move the less sore I am. I'm kind of nervous about removing my q-ball tomorrow. I'm hoping the pain doesn't get worse after its removed. I haven't reached my protein or liquid goals the last two days but I'm still trying to recover from the surgery itself. Hopefully tomorrow I can really focus on those two goals. Anyway, I can't believe that I am finally sleeved and on my way to a better life. WOOOOHOOOO...HERE'S TO A MORE PROMISING FUTURE :confused1:

Thanks ya'll...i am praying that things go smoothly..i will post afterwards to let you know how things went.

I am finally getting my sleeve on Thursday. I am so nervous but excited at the same time. I can't believe I am getting sleeved this week!!!! WoooHoooo!

Hey ya'll, I am having a heck of a time getting in my protein. I'm on my two week preop diet and have been trying to find some that I like. So far no luck. I have to force myself to drink it. What protein products have you guys come across that you like?? Any secrets on how to get my protein in?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!

So, I am starting my pre-op diet on Thursday. I have to be on full liquids for two weeks and I'm nervous that I will get hungry and want to cheat. Those of you who had to do a 2 week pre-op diet, how did you guys do??

Well, I was scheduled to be sleeved on June 17 but my Dr's office called and has to reschedule b/c my Dr. will be going out of town that week. So I am now scheduled for July 29th.

Thanks everyone...I am so excited!!!! Goodlife-It's nice to meet someone else from Louisiana. I am having my surgery in Lafayette with Dr. Chu.

I finally got a date for my surgery today. It will be on June 17th. I'm so excited but super nervous at the same time. Anyone else having their surgery around this date??

For those of you who are taking Biotin of hair loss how many mg's do you take a day??

Girl, I feel your pain. I am addicted to the evil Dr. Pepper also. I have been telling myself that I need to start weening myself off of them so I won't have to go cold turkey but I can't seem to stop drinking them. I do good for a couple of days then the craving for a ice cold Sonic Dr. Pepper creeps up on me and I have to get one. We can do this!!!!!!

what an awesome job Chancie. You and Tiff are such inspirations, I will keep ya posted on how I do after I finally get my surgery done.

I am sooo sooo sooo READY to be sleeved!!!!!!! I can't wait to get my final steps done so that I can get a surgery date. I am getting more and more excited to change my life forever (for the better)!!!!