I had my surgery on March 2nd, I was kept in the hospital an extra day because of nausea. Now home I'm not really hungry but every Comercial seems to have food involved. Now trying to break the addiction aspects of it. How did you deal with all the temptations?

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Find a couple of "go to" distractions. I knit, so in the early days if I thought I was hungry , but wasn't sure, I would knit a couple of rows. If I forgot about it, then I obviously wasn't hungry. The "goal" my doctor set is 5 1/2 hours between meals, meaning I shouldn't be hungry for 5 1/2 hours, I am 16 1/2 months post op, at my goal and still follow this dchedule

Hi, I spent my time watching movies, reading books and also reading a lot on this site and others about everyone's journeys. I found a lot of motivation through others!

I remember noticing how many food advertisements were on TV right after my surgery too! Because I wasn't feeing hungry though it didn't really affect me. When it occasionally did I just turned off the tv and turned to other things like reading, light housework, walking, etc.

It's all about finding the distraction that works for you. Reading, blogging, crafts, etc. Another thing to remember is get your walking in. Whether it be a couple laps around the house or a short walk in the neighborhood.

Take FULL advantage of not being hungry. Everyone asks if it is normal and yes, enjoy it while you can because eventually you will become hungry again (about six weeks for me).

I am only two weeks post op. I still see commercials and crave it and feel bad that I can't have them. But at the same time, I am finding it so hard to get the protein in. Water is not the issue, but I can't stand the powder protein and the only thing I can tolerate so far is eggs and string cheese. HELP!

I had a very difficult time with the protein powder as well. Everything was so "sicky sweet". I finally found Syntrax Nectar - fuzzy navel and drank that mixed with Crystal light lemonade and ice. It was very tasty and such a nice change from the sweet shakes. Try adding Unjury Chocolate Splendor to SF pudding or drink it like hot cocoa. Good luck, it does get better.

Edited March 26, 201610 yr by mamagus1