3 months post op hungry

[BigJohn58 135]

It's kind of like Atkins. Low carb, high fat, allows for the Protein we need. There's a lot of great info on it on a Reddit Keto sub thread. Read the FAQs section if you're interested. I learned a ton there. There are also great searchable posts here.[mention=255228]outsidematchinside[/mention] is one of the resident experts. Her posts kept me from giving up on it because she's rocked it for huge weight loss and has a lot of knowledge and humor to share.

I'm also doing a parallel effort in mindful eating, which is eating with awareness and non-judgment. The judgment part is what throws us into catastrophiizing one poor food choice into days or weeks or years of eating crap.

My surgeon's office had a six week mindful eating class that was great. We used a workbook by Susan Albers, who I think is from the Cleveland Clinic. I thought it would be only minimally helpful, but it was really excellent.

I'm also lucky enough to live near Jean Fain, who is an expert in mindful eating. She wrote a book called The Self-Compassion Diet, which is also excellent. I have just started seeing her for individual counseling because I've used overeating as a coping mechanism since I was six years old and it's high time I move on to a better existence. :-)

I can't thank you enough for the great information very interesting

[hermione53 157]

Sure! Thanks for introducing the topic of resurgence of hunger at three months.

Edited May 19, 2017 by hermione53

[BigJohn58 135]

I'm five and a half months out and still drink one Premier Protein shake a day. I also start my day with Oikos Drinkable Yogurt. Both work for my lifestyle and my nutritionist has no problem with it. Drinking a shake probably has nothing to do with you're being hungry. It's probably the Prilosec. I take one 40 mg Prilosec (pantoprazole) a day. Although I still don't get hungry, I know if I have gone too long between eating. If drinking a Protein Shake works for you, you should continue drinking it. I bet the Prilosec will help.

Thanks GBlady I never tried the drinkable Oikos that's something I will try and yes I still love the Premier Protein Shakes there delicious I never get sick of them. I forgot to mention I also drink Isopure zero carb Protein Drink in orange or grape I normally have half and cut it with Water. Thanks for all your input. I'm wondering if I need to introduce a little fat into my diet. I have my 4 month follow up visit in a few weeks I will mention it. Thanks