I'm about 11 weeks post op gastric sleeve. Things are going great I'm down about 58 lbs since I started pre-op in September. My body is shrinking great, my mind is whacko tho.

Ive started these past couple of weeks to become hungry (ravenous) it's not as easy as it was in the beginning. I started going to therapy bc this time I really want give it my absolute best shot! I hear "you need to do the work" on this site all the time but I'm not really sure what that means. How do I change my head? I've come to understand some things already about why I maybovereat but I'm still HUNGRY! My therapist said I don't need food I don't need food but I genuinely feel hunger (I think). I'm doing an ok job of staying in track I'm just nervous about how difficult it's been these past couple weeks.

My questions to you are is it too early to be this hungry? Can I be genuinely hungry with my tiny stomach? Or is this emotional hunger?

And what do you all think "the work" is? Understanding why I overeat? How in the world do I ever conquer this?

Thanks for reading. Getting through this time is challenging to say the least.

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I say put your body to the test. If you feel hungry go ahead and eat. Your body is hungry when it needs nutrition. Feed it something good and healthy. If it's still hungry it's in your head. Go for a walk, journal, clean something:-)

I'm 6 weeks out and make a conscientious effort to not feed my head junk. I just feel like even one nibble will send me down the wrong path.

Good luck!

I can totally relate to your post, you are not alone feeling hunger. I often feel hungry in the evening and yes, the need to feed my emotions is an ongoing challenge. I do the same as the previous poster, when I feel hungry I have a small amount (bite) of a high protein food, such as jerky, meat, cottage cheese, etc. or drink water. This usually nips my hunger in the bud. Not sure if you are working out or walking, but I notice that when I do I am frequently hungry in the evening so I try to save some calories for a high protein snack. It helps with my real hunger and I feel satisfied, not deprived.

Try upping protein, it staves most hunger. I think you're onto something though, if you think it's emotional hunger, it probably is.

I can't say this enough, a lot of us here have had eating disorders at one time or another, maybe some still struggle with it, and generally it's a life long issue.

Try support groups too. It's worth a shot. Groups like OA have all sorts of support and help to keep one accountable, plus hearing stories of others who struggle with some very similar and not so similar eating issues helps.

I think that's something most Bariatric people ought to try, is addressing various food addictions. People don't gain because hey have everything under control.