Hunger

[mac11 2]

Surgery Monday 4/22. Doing great but yesterday Started with some pretty ad hunger. Another sleever asked if was taking my antacids and realized I never started taking them once I was discharged so started immediately (last night). Still hungry today!! Afraid if I'm feeling this amt of hunger now....will this work! Help!

[sharonintx 1,275]

Yes it will work, never fear:) When the veterans on this forum tell you it's head hunger and nothing more, you aren't going to believe them. You are about a week out. You are going to really think you are hungry. A lot of people feel the very same as you. I did! And I would insist that it was hunger. I thought I would surely

starve to death before I could have any food. I was already sick of shakes, Jello, popsicles, and even Soup.

It wasn't satisfying and I genuinely felt that I was hungry. I know you do too.

Here's the thing - it is indeed head hunger. It is almost impossible to tell the difference. As the weeks go

by and you add some real food to your diet you will become less and less hungry. At some point you will know that what you feel today was head hunger. I know it's hard to believe and even harder to accept - but it's

true. Ask your Dr if you can add some more substantial things to your diet at this point. Some will allow it and some won't. me? I never listened to any of it and added food as I pleased. I had no problems at all and am doing just fine. You may not react the same so it's better to check with a professional. But I promise you aren't really hungry. I know I sound ridiculous to you. But its all true. Hang in there! It will get

so much better soon:)

[sharonintx 1,275]

Bahaahaa!! I love the name biggie_smalls. That's a good one. You rule:)

[mac11 2]

Surgery Monday 4/22. Doing great but yesterday Started with some pretty ad hunger. Another sleever asked if was taking my antacids and realized I never started taking them once I was discharged so started immediately (last night). Still hungry today!! Afraid if I'm feeling this amt of hunger now....will this work! Help!

Thanks!!! I ll ask doctor on Tuesday! How long have u been sleeved and how much have u lost?

[sharonintx 1,275]

I am 7 weeks out and have lost 23 lbs. It's kind of slow but thats ok. I have to say that I eat quite a few

things that I shouldn't. I eat whatever the family is eating, I eat too many sweets, and I don't chew slow

enough.

All the suggested eating plans are not without merit! I would probably lose a little faster if I cut out the

sweets and carbs. But I don't wanna. There is no way I am eating over my calorie limit in a day. I'm a slow loser anyway. I'm not complaining though. I have the rest of my life to lose what I want to lose and I'll take it as it comes. I figure all of us sleeve people should just try to live life, eat pretty well and not be

gluttons, and be happy that the weight will come off in good time. Like in the song - Don't worry be happy:)

[beba238 123]

I am 7 weeks out and have lost 23 lbs. It's kind of slow but thats ok. I have to say that I eat quite a few

things that I shouldn't. I eat whatever the family is eating' date=' I eat too many sweets, and I don't chew slow

enough.

All the suggested eating plans are not without merit! I would probably lose a little faster if I cut out the

sweets and carbs. But I don't wanna. There is no way I am eating over my calorie limit in a day. I'm a slow loser anyway. I'm not complaining though. I have the rest of my life to lose what I want to lose and I'll take it as it comes. I figure all of us sleeve people should just try to live life, eat pretty well and not be

gluttons, and be happy that the weight will come off in good time. Like in the song - Don't worry be happy:)[/quote']

I'm six weeks out and I'm 24lbs down. I'm not following the rules to the t. I agree with eating as normal as possible. I've had sweets but only once. Had a tiny piece of cake at work during an event. I don't eat carbs cuz it does make me bloated so I can imagine now post sleeve. I think the most important part of all is that we get in out Protein, Water, and Vitamins while trying not to go back to our old ways.

[DanaMomto3 145]

I am 3 months out and my hunger never went away. I just can satisfy if quicker.

[golfer1204 6]

I was sleeved on 3/20. I have lost 34 pounds total. I now eat real food. I always take Protein in first. I fill up very quick. I do eat chobani yogurt and oatmeal, but I and a extra 15 grams of Protein Powder to it (this ups my yogurt to 31 grams of protein). My oatmeal I add 15 grams of protein. Just stay to a plan that works best for you, never attempt to over eat.