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I had a lot of head hunger after surgery. I read early on that drinking  Water helps (plus, we need to get our fluids in). However it was hard to drink that much In the beginning post op. About 2-3 weeks after surgery drinking Water became much easier. Now, when I'm hungry I grab some water - and it helps with the hunger. Sleeved 1/12/17.

Hi!! Philadelphia, PA. Sleeved 1/12/17 - overall all going as expected, no regrets!!!

Congrats!!!

All of the above!! [emoji2][emoji106]

Great response from Kathy. Mourning food is a phase and a totally normal one. I remember obsessively watching the Food Network about at one week out feeling so sad about all the things I would never eat again. Total pity party for one. [emoji23]
As they say, this too shall pass.

This is a tough time. Know that it does get better and there is no need to "mourn" food.....You'll be able to eat those things again down the road. Some sooner than others. All the meats and Proteins you'll be able to have before you know it, so just hang in there and stick to your plan. Once you're past the weight loss phase you'll be able to work special treats into your plan from time to time.....so there is not really a reason to mourn.
Try to stay busy it will help with the head hunger. Go for frequent walks.....also a good trick to curb a craving is to brush your teeth.......drink lots of water!
I wish you the best. Hang in there!
Take Care,
Kathy

Yes. Post op my doctor considers Protein Shakes part of liquid intake. Goal 64 oz. Longer term goal is to have 64 oz Water though.

Haha! Right there with you about wearing boots - looking forward to wearing high boots!!!!

Hi!! Philadelphia, PA. Sleeved 1/12/17 - overall all going as expected, no regrets!!!

Hi!! Philadelphia, PA. Sleeved 1/12/17 - overall all going as expected, no regrets!!!

Hi! Pre op diets seem to vary by doctor and by patient. Give your dr a call. I only needed 1 week pre op diet. But the weeks leading up I would replace a meal here and there with a Protein Shake to try some different kinds.

Hi!! Philadelphia, PA. Sleeved 1/12/17 - overall all going as expected, no regrets!!!

Hi!! Philadelphia, PA. Sleeved 1/12/17 - overall all going as expected, no regrets!!!

Best wishes!!!!

Same question! How can you join a forum?

So sorry to hear of your troubles. Wishing you better days ahead!!!

I could only manage very tiny sips after surgery. 12 days out for me, and I can say it just takes time - gets easier day by day. Taking normal sips now. I don't remember which day exactly it happened, but it was gradual. But it made me so stressed because I too was a huge Water drinker. Hang in there - every sip counts!!!!

Beautiful!

Best wishes! You'll do great!!!!

Way to go!!!

Just over 2 weeks post op. For me drinking improved each day. But I felt like you right after surgery. Tiny sips - hang in there. It may not seem like much but every sip counts!!!

Congrats!!!

Just over 2 weeks post op. For me drinking improved each day. But I felt like you right after surgery. Tiny sips - hang in there. It may not seem like much but every sip counts!!!

Thank you so much you shared a wealth of knowledge and I love the lose weight slow method. Not that I'm ashamed I'm just not sharing it with many people. However I'm glad to hear your testimony it's so encouraging!!! I will do exactly what you stated I'm going to do a search on low BMI
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You might find some useful information in threads about having WLS with low / lower BMI. If you do a keyword search you should be able to find a few, including some recent ones. One challenge more people with lower BMIs often face is obtaining insurance coverage or self-paying. My highest BMI was a 32, and since my PCOS which was the main reason I wanted WLS didn't count as a qualifying condition, insurance wouldn't provide any coverage. I went the self-pay route and had surgery in Mexico, and it was an extremely positive experience. The other fairly common challenge is that you'll likely lose weight at a slower pace than those starting off at a higher BMI. It took me about a year to lose 70 pounds, which was my initial goal, and then I another ten. Losing a bit more slowly did have some perks; I have no loose skin and lost a minimal amount of hair. Most people have stalls at week three, and again at other points along the way. Making sure you're not having too many or too few (not eating enough can cause a stall) calories by keeping track of what you eat, drinking plenty of Water, and staying active will help. Be sure to follow the rules your surgeon gives you, especially during the first month when you're healing.
Best wishes!