For as long as I can remember, eating late in the day has always been my downfall. IT didn't matter if i ate plenty earlier in the day, typically I could eat another day's worth of food dinner and after. Many years ago, I would wake up in the middle of the night and if I didn't eat a bowl of Cereal or something i couldn't get back to sleep. I broke that habit by toughing it out, and a week of sleepless nights and haven't done that in ages. I figured I could do it again with the after dinner habit.

The first few weeks with the sleeve the focus was on getting enough Protein and fluids so I didn't worry too much about the time of day thing, but i am 3 weeks out now, on pureed food and couldn't help but notice that the only time of day I really feel hungry is the evening AFTER dinner.

So, for the last two evenings, I have decided to simply not consume anything after the dinner meal (no calorie fluids and Vitamins being the exception). Yesterday, I didn't quite get all my protein in, but i figure one day of missing that target is okay, and today I will plan better.

It wasn't as bad as I expected, I slept okay and I didn't wake up starving. I think this really is head hunger. I hope that if I can identify and tackle these small bad habits one at a time, I can make permanent changes.

Good for you for recognizing an issue and tackling it. For me, food has always been a part of after dinner activies such as watching tv, playing games, etc. I have to be very careful about my choices - I usually do cheese and maybe a glass of wine. That doesn't seem to sabotage my weight & keeps me satisfied.

Good for you! I admire your tenacity in tacking your issues head on. Good Luck!

Sharon

I have a very similar habit. I feel like I have to have something to eat just as I'm going to bed. Even it is usually 5 or so hours since dinner, I don't think it's real hunger.

My doctor is a strict 3 meals-no Snacks. so I feel like I'm cheating, even if I only take 1 bite of something.

I have halfheartedly tried to stop, but not made a real effort yet. I guess it's time.

Dam that Head hunger. LOL I like that you recognize this is an issue instead rationalizing it. I know that I have alot of head hunger and am beginning to recognize it. I am trying to increase my fluid intake so that I can distinguish if i'm thirsty or hungry. It's not easy. Good job minime

Good habit to break. I was not a night eater and I'm grateful because even months later eating solid food at night isn't possible. It fires my acid reflux. I usually go to bed at 10 and my last food is at 7. I don't get hungry during the night but I'm ready to eat in the morning. And that 3 hours is enough time that the reflux does not happen.

I work nights and have trouble when I am off. I tend to eat at 2 or 3 in the morning when I'm off. I am trying to break the habit, but it is really hard. Another thing I do is get up at noon and eat then go back to bed until its time for me to get ready for work. When I work I eat one snack and thats it. I also drink very little when I am at work so I don't know how I am going to change that when I have the surgery. We are not allowed to have drinks at our stations.

I guess food has always been part of my evening routine too. Hubby sits there and Snacks on and off for hours. Difference is, he doesn't get fat so for me, right now, it is just better to end the habit as I can see that it will interfere with my success. Back when i did Weight Watchers I used to eat lots of veggies, low fat popcorn etc... just to be eating something without lots of calories. Now that I am sleeved, I hope i can just change the habit.

3 nights in a row - so far so good!

Good for you for recognizing an issue and tackling it. For me, food has always been a part of after dinner activies such as watching tv, playing games, etc. I have to be very careful about my choices - I usually do cheese and maybe a glass of wine. That doesn't seem to sabotage my weight & keeps me satisfied.

Do you think they might be able to make an exception based on doctors orders? It is hard to get all the fluids in post surgery since you can't just chug 16 ounces on a short break. I am 3 weeks out, and can drink no problem, but still not chugging and don't plan to anytime soon....

I work nights and have trouble when I am off. I tend to eat at 2 or 3 in the morning when I'm off. I am trying to break the habit, but it is really hard. Another thing I do is get up at noon and eat then go back to bed until its time for me to get ready for work. When I work I eat one snack and thats it. I also drink very little when I am at work so I don't know how I am going to change that when I have the surgery. We are not allowed to have drinks at our stations.

Good job! This kind of head hunger is one of my downfalls as well. I expect to have the same issue with feeling "hungry" in the evenings post-surgery, too. I'm glad to hear from someone who is overcoming it!