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3Mos Post-Op And Can't Stop Eating!!

SashaWLS

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SashaWLS    412

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Is this normal? Bandster hell or something? I feel like a big fat failure...

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ddrobins    58

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you've lost 30lbs. That seems like you are doing very well and right where you should be at this point. What is an average day of food like for you? Are you journaling? Don't get discouraged.

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I could be wrong, but it sounds like head hunger not physical hunger. If so, that has nothing to do with bandster hell or the band itself. Unfortunately the band can't fix our minds.

If you really feel like you've lost control, perhaps you might consider counseling to help you deal with it. It really can help a lot.

Best wishes

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SashaWLS    412

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I am out of control, but I also don't feel full at all and am overdue for a fill... But I can't remember what restriction feels like. Hoping I remember after my fill!

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I am out of control, but I also don't feel full at all and am overdue for a fill... But I can't remember what restriction feels like. Hoping I remember after my fill!

Sounds like fill time to me sasha ... try to do the fills on a more regular basis so u dont go through periods like this as u tend to regaian some old habits :) .. get that fill and good luck !

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I could be wrong, but it sounds like head hunger not physical hunger. If so, that has nothing to do with bandster hell or the band itself. Unfortunately the band can't fix our minds.

If you really feel like you've lost control, perhaps you might consider counseling to help you deal with it. It really can help a lot.

Best wishes

I keep seeing this head hunger comment? I'm not sure what that is? Can't I just love the taste of a chicken fried steak and eat it because it tastes good? I mean, I don't, but I had a glass of chocolate milk today just because I love the flavor. I wasn't hungry, just wanted what I want.

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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!    12,703

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I keep seeing this head hunger comment? I'm not sure what that is? Can't I just love the taste of a chicken fried steak and eat it because it tastes good? I mean, I don't, but I had a glass of chocolate milk today just because I love the flavor. I wasn't hungry, just wanted what I want.

tmf

Head hunger is when you REALLY want to eat but aren't physically hungry. Many of us struggle with it. I know I have to ask myself regularly if I'm physically hungry or just want to eat for the sake of eating.

It's different than loving the taste of food, it's a strong almost drive or craving to eat when you're not physically hungry at all. Resisting the urge to eat when having head hunger, not physical hunger, can be extremely hard to resist or ignore, too.

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Mis73, OK, thanks. I may do that occasionally. I think before the band I did that often. Only I would make a large quesadilla with a couple of tortillas and a bunch of cheese. Or, a large bowl of popcorn. Now, maybe a pear, peach or dill pickle.

Hmm? Seems like that head hunger thing doesn't happen anymore? Gee, I wonder why that is? I must have found some super power the allows me to not feel hungry anymore? I should find a way to market this new power I have and make a bazillion dollars? :D NAAAAAA!

tmf

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honk    780

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Depending on your age some of it could be hormonal. I find when I ovulate I get more urges to eat. I try not to keep any Snacks in the house to reduce the damage. Right before TOM I tend to crave saltier foods.

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