So, I am on day 2 of the 5 day pouch test and the food monster is telling me to eat everything, but I am not actually hungry. This head hunger this is annoying as hell. My question is, how does everyone deal with this issue?

Acknowledging it to yourself, then go get busy doing something else. If it's time for water, now is a good time to get some in. Good luck!

What is a five-day pouch test? I do know I can do most anything for five days but I'm not sure what this is -- a way of checking to make sure you band is set? Thanks so much for the intel!

What is a five-day pouch test? I do know I can do most anything for five days but I'm not sure what this is -- a way of checking to make sure you band is set? Thanks so much for the intel!

http://5daypouchtest.com/index.html there is the link for the test. Yes it's like a reset

Go for a walk, read good book, get your mind off your tummy! Best wishes, head hunger is not fun!

http://5daypouchtest.com/index.html there is the link for the test. Yes it's like a reset

Wow, great link -- thanks......

Right after I was banded I decided to learn a new hobby to help confront head hunger so I taught my self how to crochet. I know sounds odd, but it was something that kept both my hands busy so there was not hand to mouth need that I think is a lot of head hunger.

One of my biggest problems pre-band was the after dinner snack while watching TV. That is when head hunger hit the hardest for me. I still have attacks of it when I let myself break rules. But I find if I can make it about 3-4 days, then the head hunger goes away.

Be strong. you can beat it!

Right after I was banded I decided to learn a new hobby to help confront head hunger so I taught my self how to crochet. I know sounds odd, but it was something that kept both my hands busy so there was not hand to mouth need that I think is a lot of head hunger.

One of my biggest problems pre-band was the after dinner snack while watching TV. That is when head hunger hit the hardest for me. I still have attacks of it when I let myself break rules. But I find if I can make it about 3-4 days, then the head hunger goes away.

Be strong. you can beat it!

Thank you. I used to crochet years ago with my late aunt when I was a little girl. I think that's a great idea. I may take it back up to keep my mind busy

Wow, great link -- thanks......

your welcome. It's very helpful.

Great link thank you :wub:

Very fact that you're acknowledging the head hunger versus actual hunger is huge. Now you just need to preoccupy yourself with something else.

Great link thank you :wub:

your welcome

Very fact that you're acknowledging the head hunger versus actual hunger is huge. Now you just need to preoccupy yourself with something else.

Im currently trying to find a hobby to keep me occupied. Ive noticed that ive been working out a whole lot, because every time I get head hunger, I exercise. Not a bad thing, but I need to find something to occupy myself on my down time. Doing the pouch test brought me back to when I first got my band and I now pay attention to how I actually feel rather than just eating because it taste good or feeding my emotions.