Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[kelliv 659]

What did/do u guys do to deal with the dreaded head hunger. I know I am not hungry' date=' but I still want to eat all the time! Need some help with this one....[/quote']

It can be incredibly strong cant't it, as food is an addiction for many of us who eat for a whole range of reasons, or for no reason at all! Twelve months out I am getting a bit better at identifying real hunger as opposed to head hunger, but still haven't mastered it. It may help if you are tracking your food intake. If you know logically that you have eaten enough already and shouldn't be physically hungry, then try to accept that and find something to do by way of distraction such as exercise. Try to avoid activities which trigger wanting to eat. I find if I go out shopping I get the urge to go to a coffee shop out of habit, but if I watch cooking shows on TV, it's almost as good as eating. If you are struggling you could keep a diary each time you feel hunger and make a note if you think it is head or real hunger and what you were doing, thinking or feeling at the time. You could also always eat a healthy snack! Good luck.

[Dons2.0 39]

Hey Everyone!

It's finally my day for surgery! I'm all dressed in my super attractive hospital gown and now I just wait! Wish me luck people! Thanks for all your support up until this point!

I've been waiting to say this for awhile now - See u all on the sleeved side! Lol

Donna

[kelliv 659]

Hey Everyone!

It's finally my day for surgery! I'm all dressed in my super attractive hospital gown and now I just wait! Wish me luck people! Thanks for all your support up until this point!

I've been waiting to say this for awhile now - See u all on the sleeved side! Lol

Donna

Good luck Donna. See less of you on the flip side of surgery.

[Helmc2 108]

It can be incredibly strong cant't it' date=' as food is an addiction for many of us who eat for a whole range of reasons, or for no reason at all! Twelve months out I am getting a bit better at identifying real hunger as opposed to head hunger, but still haven't mastered it. It may help if you are tracking your food intake. If you know logically that you have eaten enough already and shouldn't be physically hungry, then try to accept that and find something to do by way of distraction such as exercise. Try to avoid activities which trigger wanting to eat. I find if I go out shopping I get the urge to go to a coffee shop out of habit, but if I watch cooking shows on TV, it's almost as good as eating. If you are struggling you could keep a diary each time you feel hunger and make a note if you think it is head or real hunger and what you were doing, thinking or feeling at the time. You could also always eat a healthy snack! Good luck.[/quote']

Thanks Kelliv. Your advice as always makes perfect sense. I do track my eating thru my fitness pal and I know it is not real hunger. Just boredom I think. I absolutely need to find something to distract myself.

[mistysj 1,939]

Good luck, Donna! You must be all finished and in recovery by now.

I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist next Wednesday. I can't wait because I have been in such misery. I honestly don't think it is from the surgery though.

In good news, I lost another kg today. Only a couple more kg until I am at the halfway point!

[lessismore67 158]

Hey Everyone!

It's finally my day for surgery! I'm all dressed in my super attractive hospital gown and now I just wait! Wish me luck people! Thanks for all your support up until this point!

I've been waiting to say this for awhile now - See u all on the sleeved side! Lol

Donna

All the very best to you! Let us know how you are

[lessismore67 158]

Thanks Kelliv. Your advice as always makes perfect sense. I do track my eating thru my fitness pal and I know it is not real hunger. Just boredom I think. I absolutely need to find something to distract myself.

Also watch the meals where you may have more carbs Helen as I find that I want to snack more afterwards.If you absolutely must have something to eat have a bite of Protein or half an Optifast bar/shake-it does help-especially if you hate opti like me.Lol!.

[Lissa_S 787]

Good luck Donna!! Hope you're feeling well! Let use now how you went!

[k8ee 131]

Donna I hope you recover well

[Helmc2 108]

Hey Everyone!

It's finally my day for surgery! I'm all dressed in my super attractive hospital gown and now I just wait! Wish me luck people! Thanks for all your support up until this point!

I've been waiting to say this for awhile now - See u all on the sleeved side! Lol

Donna

Good luck! Wishing u a speedy recovery.

[Bec101 227]

Donna I hope ur recovering well

[Dons2.0 39]

Thank you all so much for your well wishes! I had a rough night last night to be honest but was just needing to get the pain and nausea under control and all was well. Though I had to fight to not use a pan to pee in! I couldn't do it lol so I just nagged at the male nurses (lucky me lol) to let me go to the bathroom and one finally caved!

So today I have been up and about and sipping Water and broth - slowly but surely.

Again thank you for all the support its so great to know people are thinking of you! Xo

Donna

[cathy1110 27]

Glad to here your doi g well Donna.It does get easier.

[Lissa_S 787]

Yay Donna!!! It's all better from here on!! You'll be rocking your sleeve in no time!!

[ausmith 374]

Yeah we have had our Internet appointment with our surgeon, blood tests and swallow test. Next on the list an Internet appointment with phsyc and nut. Then a live appointment with the phsyc and nut on the 21/10 and SLEEVED on the 22/10. Yeah Soooooooooooo excited we can't wait