Dizzyntx

It is very inspiring to look and see the photos of everyone. I am one week post op and hope I have as much success as all of you.

You guys are all experiencing "head hunger." It's pretty intense during the pure liquid phase for most people. How to deal with it: 1. Keep your mind and hands occupied with something else. 2. Avoid food, as you can. TV commercials driving you nuts? Turn off the TV. Watch movies or Netflix instead. Or read.
I live alone and my dad stayed with me for a little more than a week after I got home from the hospital. He still needed to eat, so we struck compromises. He was kind enough not to talk about food, eat some meals out, not heat foods in the microwave or oven that would give off strong aromas. I still dreamed about food every night.
Yes, the very intense head hunger of this time will pass. Things changed when I moved to puree and solid food. You get to have some different textures and flavors. I also think this is when reality sinks in a bit more and you get more used to your new life of smaller portions and protein-based meals. You will likely have head hunger again at some point. This phase can help you learn the difference between real and head hunger and develop strategies for when head hunger hits later down the road.

Gonna have to remember that about Listerine lol.

Trust me I am keeping my hands busy lol. I don't usually paint my fingernails and have been keeping them done. Nice and tidy. Cleaning house. Walking to the mailbox when it isn't raining. Haven't tried the gargling. I read somewhere that alot of this is stomach acids churning. Have you heard that?

I'm a week post op and head hunger is kicking my *ss. Any suggestions?