I think hunger and cravings are some of my biggest problems. If RNY doesnt fix that, then there may be no point. So are you still hungry after surgery?

No I'm hardly ever hungry. No head hunger or nothing.

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I haven't had a hunger pain yet and I am almost 6 months post op. it's just a way different lifestyle. It's hard to be sure but so worth the rewards!

I haven't had a hunger pain yet and I am almost 6 months post op. it's just a way different lifestyle. It's hard to be sure but so worth the rewards!

Oh... The cravings are still there just not as bad and really after surgery you can't physically have what you crave. Then down the road you don't hardly ever get cravings or at least I don't.

Right after surgery I had a craving for Kraft Mac & cheese 13 days later no more cravings. And the big pouch grumbles every now and then but doc Said it would for a little while.

No I'm hardly ever hungry. No head hunger or nothing.

I'm jealous lol

I think going into this surgery, it's important to be realistic with expectations, as this surgery is far from "magic" or a cure. To some extent yes, there will be cravings. It's knowing how best to handle them when they do arise and figure out for yourself ways to cope woth the cravings by developing a new hobby, etc. I'm sure they're more manageable after surgery, but of course there will always be certain foods that trigger a mental craving.

I'm jealous lol

Don't be. I'm struggling over here but I'm sure it will get easier.

With the cravings I just tell myself someday I can eat that again, but with smaller portions. I have been surprised about what I have been craving. I thought candy bars would be at the top of my list but I do not miss them at all.

I do get hungry at times but as soon as I eat or have a little snack it goes away. Like if I'm craving something that is a no-no and I have something healthy, low fat, low calorie the craving goes away. Sometimes we eat out of habit and not out of hunger. After surgery I have learned to identify what is really hunger and what is "habit".

I do get hungry at times but as soon as I eat or have a little snack it goes away. Like if I'm craving something that is a no-no and I have something healthy, low fat, low calorie the craving goes away. Sometimes we eat out of habit and not out of hunger. After surgery I have learned to identify what is really hunger and what is "habit".

Its funny seeing you say "low fat", because my doctor and surgeon think low fat diets are the devil.

I have to look at the clock regularly to remember to eat....no hunger at all (8 weeks post op). Really no cravings either....I used to not be able to avoid coworkers chocolate dishes at their desks and now I don't even want a piece.

I am 2 weeks 1 day post op and to this date I have not felt hunger pain at all. I was craving food the first week but once this second week not at all. I am disliking certain foods that I use to love just by not being hungry. I have to remind myself to eat at least 3 to 5 times a day or else I can go the entire morning or afternoon without eating where as before I was constantly hungry and eating.

I am so loving this new like and change:-)

surgery date: 7/30/12

Its funny seeing you say "low fat", because my doctor and surgeon think low fat diets are the devil.

Why does your doctors say that?

Since surgery I have religiously watched my fat intake, I am not totally fat free because your body needs "good" fats, olive oil, avacado, etc. etc. If I do eat processed foods it is "low fat".

Why does your doctors say that?

Since surgery I have religiously watched my fat intake, I am not totally fat free because your body needs "good" fats, olive oil, avacado, etc. etc. If I do eat processed foods it is "low fat".

Well my surgeon has been a bariatric surgeon for over 25 years, and has had thousands of patients. He said he used to be a low fat disciple but the numbers dont lie and those who limit fat intake do not do as well as low who simply go low carb.

I'm curious about fats as the only "diet" I could successfully lose on was low carb. Atkins to be specific. His ideas on fats was way different then the norm. I am pre but I'm trying to get info. Cheese, low fat or regular? Can half and half be tolerated? Does the pouch scream noooo at natural fats? My brain says low carb, not low fat, will this approach work with bypass?