Head Hunger

[ava2011 2]

I am 6 months out and all I can think about is food. I can't wait to eat and am always thinking about what I get to eat next. It is driving me nuts. I am having a lot of the binge feelings coming back and they are so powerful. How do I keep this head hunger in check. Is it possible to be having cravings this soon after surgey? Any support would be appreciated!

[Punkypoo 9]

My surgery is Feb 1 2012 and I am very concern with this head hunger/craving. I crave chocolate and salty/crunchy Snacks like chips and popcorn. Any tips you learn to minimize this please pass them on.

[utopianaurora 1]

I am 1 month out and i feel this way. At least you made it to 6. I wish i had some tips.

[Shae 44]

I have the same issues but label mine as a food addiction. I am (still) looking for a psychiatrist in my area that works with food addicts. Do you have anyone around that can distract you when you feel this way? My husband has been through the ringer with me getting upset when he asks me if I'm hungry or if I just need a fix. It's difficult to deal with and I have no answers as of yet. I know what you are going through and it is not fun to want to eat all the time when you know that you shouldn't. Sometimes, thinking of my hospital stay (which was not a good experience) is a good deterrant... other times I try to go for a drive or go sit outside. I have discovered (rediscovered) that I love working puzzles. They work as a distraction almost too well. I don't think of anything else except the puzzle - not eating, drinking, going potty, cooking dinner, appointments, etc. If you can find a distraction, that may help sometimes but I would recommend seeing a professional that can help with therapy.

[LoserMama 37]

I am 1 month out and i feel this way. At least you made it to 6. I wish i had some tips.

Me too, about one month out, struggling with cravings and head hunger. I also label mine as food addiction, and got a recommendation for a therapist. I really think I need that to help.

[Jerry Weikert 5]

im on the pre op diet and im hungry all the time...lol