So I'm only in day two of my preop clear liquid only diet and yesterday evening I had 3 ounces of meat and was very satisfied for the rest of the night. My head hunger went away and I slept well. Today I have been struggling worse with the head hunger because I feel weak and wobbly. I was making dinner for my family as I enjoyed a cup of tea and wanted to see if the roast was seasoned well and cooked without being chewy so I had a bite. No more than that. All of a sudden i was very satisfied and wasn't so hungry or weird feeling. It's gotta be all in my head. I've lost 50 pounds just on the 2 1/2 month dr monitored diet, before starting the 1 week liquid diet, so I'm not worried that 3 ounces and a bite will stop the surgery. I'm worried because the "side effects" of cheating are so real. It just shows me that my brain has perfected its hold on me and that I need to find a new source of satisfaction.

HW: 328 (02/21/17

CW: 278 (down 50 preop)

Is this "head hunger" of which you speak a headache or more psychological hunger thoughts?

Preop things were 1000 times worse than postop with hunger of any sort (for me).

Is this "head hunger" of which you speak a headache or more psychological hunger thoughts?

Psychological hunger thoughts. I'm getting plenty of protein and liquids in to be physically satisfied. The lack of chewing substance always makes my brain think it's starving.


HW: 328 (02/21/17
CW: 278 (down 50 preop)

Preop things were 1000 times worse than postop with hunger of any sort (for me).

This is such good news and I look forward to experiencing it! Of course the random fear of "always being hungry" after surgery has popped up a few times.


HW: 328 (02/21/17
CW: 278 (down 50 preop)

This is such good news and I look forward to experiencing it! Of course the random fear of "always being hungry" after surgery has popped up a few times.


HW: 328 (02/21/17
CW: 278 (down 50 preop)

From my experience I didn't feel hungry till about 9 months post op...it was great!! I'd start to feel a bit weak and empty and knew it was time to eat but no hunger...now hunger is back!