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When did your head hunger stop?

CocoNina

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CocoNina    210

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I'm a month & a few days post-op. This week, I'm on the puree phase. Since yesterday I've been craving Diet Coke & McDonald's chicken McNuggets. I know both aren't good for me. I'm not pregnant (of course not, not allowed to be this early) & my menstrual cycle doesn't start for another 2-weeks. I haven't cheated my entire process pre & post-op.

When did your head hunger stop? After almost 8-weeks of surgery dieting, I'm shocked I still have cravings. It comes & goes but I'm hoping since I'm transitioning to soft foods next week that I won't screw up & go back to my old ways.

Height: 5'0"

Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.

Surgery date: 2/13/17

Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).

Current weight: 185.2

My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

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summerset    5,265

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2 hours ago, CocoNina said:

When did your head hunger stop?

Never so far?

Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones without cravings but I wouldn't bet on it. You have to learn to deal with head hunger.

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orionburn    1,024

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I think it's always going to be a battle to an extent, but with time it will get better. I seriously consider this to be similar to recovering from alcoholism. I can beat my food issues, but chances are it's going to be a battle for the rest of my life. Although a lot of food thoughts went away once I was back to eating regular foods I'm finding myself having to push off some old habits wanting to return. For instance as soon as I get home from work I think I need to eat something although I really don't need to. I've also been annoyed this week at doing so much meal prep work. That's all tied in with my scale barely moving in the past two weeks. My head says the hell with it and have a few cheat foods, but I can't do it. Been through too much in this short period of time to give up to old habits.

Can I ask if your plan is special/unique to your situation? The reason I ask is because most people, myself included, start the pureed stage after 2 weeks. Eight weeks seems a hell of a long time to just now be getting there.

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CocoNina    210

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Can I ask if your plan is special/unique to your situation? The reason I ask is because most people, myself included, start the pureed stage after 2 weeks. Eight weeks seems a hell of a long time to just now be getting there.


I meant 8 weeks altogether. 2-weeks pre-op liquid diet, 4-weeks liquid only post-op, 1 week on week 5 post op puree, & now soft foods week 6 post op tomorrow for 1 week.

After writing this post, I realize I'm so stressed out with work & school. I wonder if it's an emotional issue not related to the sleeve. Before the sleeve food was my comfort for stress. I like your analogy about almost being like a recovering alcoholic, it could be that too. Since the hunger hormone (gherlin) is removed, I thought this would stop.



Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 185.2
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

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orionburn    1,024

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17 minutes ago, CocoNina said:


After writing this post, I realize I'm so stressed out with work & school. I wonder if it's an emotional issue not related to the sleeve. Before the sleeve food was my comfort for stress. I like your analogy about almost being like a recovering alcoholic, it could be that too. Since the hunger hormone (gherlin) is removed, I thought this would stop.

That's how I can tell it's head hunger. I get home from work and I automatically think "I need to eat." This is something I've always struggled with. I have a long drive home, but regardless I can eat something right before leaving work (and not be hungry at the time) but I get home and think I'm hungry.

I've been more stressed this week and I can tell I'm wanting to go back to old habits. I do believe in time it will get easier as I become more adjusted to the new lifestyle. I quit smoking like 5-6 years ago and I used to think there's no way life could go on without them. It'll be the same with some foods. The temptations will be there, but over time it'll get easier to realize I don't need it and am better off without them.

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Ldyvenus    317

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I am the same as orionburn, I am famished when I get home. This would usually lead to sampling as I cook. I am having a hard time with that and grocery shopping right now.

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erica_ozzy73    241

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That's how I can tell it's head hunger. I get home from work and I automatically think "I need to eat." This is something I've always struggled with. I have a long drive home, but regardless I can eat something right before leaving work (and not be hungry at the time) but I get home and think I'm hungry.
I've been more stressed this week and I can tell I'm wanting to go back to old habits. I do believe in time it will get easier as I become more adjusted to the new lifestyle. I quit smoking like 5-6 years ago and I used to think there's no way life could go on without them. It'll be the same with some foods. The temptations will be there, but over time it'll get easier to realize I don't need it and am better off without them.



Wow this is me too...
I get home and regardless if I've eaten I'll want to eat!

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Dol    15

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I am a year out 3/22 lost 60 lbs working on the next 20 but it's a struggle with my brain slipping into old habits haven't gained any because I go to gym 5x a week and have a trainer but it's good to read all the comments and stay in touch I cancelled my NUT appt for another few weeks to
Give me a chance to get back
In gear. I too cannot have it in the house am back to grabbing sugar free ice pops when I need something in my mouth.


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CocoNina    210

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I tried a sip of Diet Coke, crispy, cold, in a bottle. So refreshing pre-surgery. I tried a sip & I lost the taste for Diet Coke. It tasted gross to me. Luckily my stomach didn't react to the carbonation. I haven't tried a chicken Nugget yet & frankly, don't care anymore about it. I lost 35 lbs since my consultation & that is my motivation. I don't want to ruin it now for head hunger. I still have 40 lbs to go. The results keep me motivated. It's crazy how I lost taste for so many things, including my obsession for coffee. I lost the taste for that too.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 180.8
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

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Dol    15

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I tried a sip of carbonation of the flavored ice Water it hurt my stomach and I just took a sip. I have the little cherry tomatoes in the frig I was finding I was grabbing pretzels uggh . I'm 60 down and a year out was 227 now 167 doc told me I should be able to lose 20 more . Stay at it you can do this it's so worth it.

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BlessMySol    2

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I logged on tonight specifically to see if I could find a post about head hunger and boom, here it is. I'm five weeks out and 30 lbs down, but I've stalled the past four days. I've read in numerous posts that stalls and plateaus are not uncommon and may be temporary, so I'm trying to take it in stride and do the best I can. I walk for an hour once or twice a day, but as I transition to regular diet, it seems that the more foods I can eat, the hungrier I get. Ugh! I realize that a lot of my hunger is head hunger, but since I also struggle with anxiety, the temptation to use food as a calming mechanism (like I used to) is so strong! I'm kinda feeling apprehensive about staying on track.


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Dol    15

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Don't give up go see your Nutritionist I got to this point but I'm a year out keep doing what your doing start a journal that's what I am doing write it down what you're eating . Keep up the exercise you got this that's what I keep telling myself don't mess it up we went thru a lot to get to this point!!!

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Dol    15

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I was rethinking this and I remember in the beginning I thought I was hungry but it turned out to be heartburn make sure you are taking g the meds they had to

increase mine to 2x a day.

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J.lynn    50

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It hasn't yet, 39 weeks post op. SW 268 CW 175

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