I'm 8 months post op and have been doing great. I'm down 108 lbs. I still follow the program to a T. I exercise 4 times a week. I have about 18 lbs to go to goal. Lately I've found the hunger creeping back. I have to really pay attention to my intake. I'm not giving in to it. However, it's scary to me. Is this normal at this stage? My co workers think I've become obsessive. I've never had even a bit of something sweet or any bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, grains, etc.... I haven't even had caffeine. I just don't feel like I'm where I need to be and am not ready to eat any of that.

You are doing great! And not giving in to the temptations of unhealthy eating is a great accomplishment!

I don't think that being hungry will make you become undisciplined all of a sudden. You will eat more of the good foods that you have been eating. I am sure with the success that you have had that you already know what healthy Snacks to eat when you do feel hungry and you know the strategies for discerning whether or not it is "true" hunger.

Don't worry, you will keep it together. You come too far to let your hard work go to waste.

Thanks so much! I think you're right. I know what to do and not do. I guess it's just scary when this happens!

I'm almost 8 months out & hunger has returned for me too.

It definitely takes discipline & planning to make sure I stay within my calorie allowance.

I am very impressed that you have stayed away from the bad carbs, you are an inspiration. Continued success to you.

My hunger and restriction changed dramatically between 6 and 10 months. Even more hunger and a little less restriction between 10 and 16 months. After awhile it really does just become all a mental game. The best you can do is stick to all the new habits you learned along the way and keep eating healthy. Unfortunately Resisting temptation to backslide is going to be a lifetime challenge. Just keep fighting the good fight.

I haven't had my surgery yet so I don't know what your hunger feels like, but I guess I'm wondering why are people hungry? Hunger is when the stomach is empty and is irritated, when it is normal size or bigger the sides may rub against each other causing irritation, but with the stomach being so small what causes the hunger pangs?

My hunger is an empty, hollow pit in my tummy. Sometimes with a little gastritis. I usually eat every 2-3 hours, but if I go longer than that I get queasy, light headed and cranky.

I'm almost 8 months out & hunger has returned for me too.

It definitely takes discipline & planning to make sure I stay within my calorie allowance.

I am very impressed that you have stayed away from the bad carbs, you are an inspiration. Continued success to you.

Thanks! For me, it's just been better to avoid it all entirely. It hasn't really been hard to do. I'm so determined to be successful with this that I was giving it 110%!

My hunger and restriction changed dramatically between 6 and 10 months. Even more hunger and a little less restriction between 10 and 16 months. After awhile it really does just become all a mental game. The best you can do is stick to all the new habits you learned along the way and keep eating healthy. Unfortunately Resisting temptation to backslide is going to be a lifetime challenge. Just keep fighting the good fight.

Thanks Kindle. Yes, I definitely feel that things have changed restriction wise as well.

And I agree with Kindle. That's how hunger is for me too. I also have to eat something every 2-3 hours.