Shayyt

So I am about two and half months post op and can eat regular food which I have been and have had no problems. I eat and I swear I am hungry again in an hour or two. I had read on other forums that say the hunger hormone is cut out when they do the sleeve but I am not sure I buy that. I am certain this is hunger pangs and not just mind hunger and I am trying not to "graze" on junk. I am sooooo frustrated and feel like I am eating way more than I should. In addition to this issue, I feel like when I do eat I am eating too much. I probably ought to measure it to be certain but if I were to guess I would say I am probably eating about 1 cup of food at a sitting. Is anyone else having this problem with hunger?? Any input?

So I am about two and half months post op and can eat regular food which I have been and have had no problems. I eat and I swear I am hungry again in an hour or two. I had read on other forums that say the hunger hormone is cut out when they do the sleeve but I am not sure I buy that. I am certain this is hunger pangs and not just mind hunger and I am trying not to "graze" on junk. I am sooooo frustrated and feel like I am eating way more than I should. In addition to this issue, I feel like when I do eat I am eating too much. I probably ought to measure it to be certain but if I were to guess I would say I am probably eating about 1 cup of food at a sitting. Is anyone else having this problem with hunger?? Any input?

Hmmm that is a possibility. I have another post op in November I am surely going to ask. I was actually thinking of calling up there and speaking to the nurse and see what she says. I love Dr. Kim he has a great staff and much more support in comparison to what I had in the past with my last doc and lapband.

I will never forget the day I was sure my surgeon had duped me! I thought "What if this is a scam and he really didn't take out 3/4 of my tummy like he promised?" Even now, at 3+ months post-op, when I eat popcorn or watermelon and I see the volume I can consume without pain it scares me. Do I drought that he removed 3/4 of my tummy? No - because I have gotten sick enough now to tell when I have had too much. The volume of food I eat now is probably 25% what I used to, if that much. But the process is so different than what I expected. So, so different.
Try to relax and trust in your surgeon and his team. No point in even entertaining the idea that this was a mistake, because sister, your tummy is gone for good! (smile) So take it one day at a time and try to be gentle with yourself. It's a new time in your life. Keep talking about your feelings, and your fears, and TRUST in the decision you made and the journey you are on. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I was soo tired last night sorry I was thinking about how when my mother was having really bad acid reflux her doctor gave her stronger meds...

I am still losing as well but I am afraid I will stall my progress if I am not careful. Are you eating more frequent small meals to try and curb the hunger?

P.S. Cute Boston!! I have one too and they are the greatest!!

So I am about two and half months post op and can eat regular food which I have been and have had no problems. I eat and I swear I am hungry again in an hour or two. I had read on other forums that say the hunger hormone is cut out when they do the sleeve but I am not sure I buy that. I am certain this is hunger pangs and not just mind hunger and I am trying not to "graze" on junk. I am sooooo frustrated and feel like I am eating way more than I should. In addition to this issue, I feel like when I do eat I am eating too much. I probably ought to measure it to be certain but if I were to guess I would say I am probably eating about 1 cup of food at a sitting. Is anyone else having this problem with hunger?? Any input?

7wks update: help im miserable
well everyone said i would feel better in a few weeks. all the encouraging words were great. and wait for it.......I FEEL OK NOW, i am better walking daily, jogging a little trying to remain,positive. lost 40lbs so far and growing daily. regrets are a part of life how you move forward is a choice.

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

Not to sound rude but when did a psychologist become qualified to say what is best for you? That seems a bit out of line in my opinion. I always thought the point of the psychologist was to recommend to the doctor that you were mentally stable enough for the surgery, not which he thinks you should do. Me personally, I would go with what the actual doctors thinks is best and what you feel is best for you. There is a lot to weigh when it comes to Bypass. I have a few girlfriends who have had the bypass and they have been through a lot and deal with a range of different issues. I say all of this to say, make sure you do your research, weigh the pro's and con's for both, and then ultimately do what you and your doctor feel is best for you and your situation.

Hi Teresa!
I just had my band removed and the sleeve done Monday and I can say I was expecting a rough recovery but so far it hasn't been. When I had my band surgery I felt like there was a sumo wrestler sitting on my chest for a few days no matter how much I walked or took gas x. That hasn't been the case with this. The worst part of this so far has been the 24hrs after when you can't drink ANYTHING (Damp wash cloth to wipe your mouth out will be your best friend) and I have a pain on my left side that the nurse is telling me is common as that is the side where they do the most work.
Hope this helps and good luck to you.

Not to sound rude but when did a psychologist become qualified to say what is best for you? That seems a bit out of line in my opinion. I always thought the point of the psychologist was to recommend to the doctor that you were mentally stable enough for the surgery, not which he thinks you should do. Me personally, I would go with what the actual doctors thinks is best and what you feel is best for you. There is a lot to weigh when it comes to Bypass. I have a few girlfriends who have had the bypass and they have been through a lot and deal with a range of different issues. I say all of this to say, make sure you do your research, weigh the pro's and con's for both, and then ultimately do what you and your doctor feel is best for you and your situation.

Not to sound rude but when did a psychologist become qualified to say what is best for you? That seems a bit out of line in my opinion. I always thought the point of the psychologist was to recommend to the doctor that you were mentally stable enough for the surgery, not which he thinks you should do. Me personally, I would go with what the actual doctors thinks is best and what you feel is best for you. There is a lot to weigh when it comes to Bypass. I have a few girlfriends who have had the bypass and they have been through a lot and deal with a range of different issues. I say all of this to say, make sure you do your research, weigh the pro's and con's for both, and then ultimately do what you and your doctor feel is best for you and your situation.

Not to sound rude but when did a psychologist become qualified to say what is best for you? That seems a bit out of line in my opinion. I always thought the point of the psychologist was to recommend to the doctor that you were mentally stable enough for the surgery, not which he thinks you should do. Me personally, I would go with what the actual doctors thinks is best and what you feel is best for you. There is a lot to weigh when it comes to Bypass. I have a few girlfriends who have had the bypass and they have been through a lot and deal with a range of different issues. I say all of this to say, make sure you do your research, weigh the pro's and con's for both, and then ultimately do what you and your doctor feel is best for you and your situation.

What? A psychologist is not an M.D. He or she should have no medical opinion.

Have you TRIED exercising?
OMG, no! Gee I wish I had thought of that! Thanks so much for the tip, I'm on my way now. If only I had thought of that sooner. Exercising huh? Who knew?
And, when shopping in the WOMEN's department (which is typically either next to maternity or in the basement!), I happened to overhear a girl in her 20's and her mom talking. They had accidentally crossed the line between winter coats and Women's clothes. The mom says "OMG these are huge. Oh wait, we're in the wrong department, these are for monsters." she glanced up and saw me, whispered something to her daughter and they both left snickering.

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

When I was considering the lapband I had a co worker tell me if I would just skip dessert I would be fine. I wanted to choke her skinny a**!! LOL Yes, that is the only problem I have..dessert! LOL

The more you lose the more you want it and the better it gets. I think the weight loss brings out the inner goddess/beast...LOL