Hey guys,

The last few days have been super hard I just want to eat all the time I feel so empty! I know its mainly head hunger and at nearly 8 weeks out it is my mind fighting against the changes I have made. I miss eating more! I have had slight cravings for junk food lately but I will not eat it because I know it will do me absolutely no good and it will make me worse off. I haven't eaten any of it since before my surgery and have no plans to in the future. As a recovering food addict a little bite would be a massive trigger to eat way too much and I can't deal with that.

I know I have been addicted to food pretty much my whole life but I honestly didn't think that my addiction was as bad as it clearly is. I don't regret having the surgery and having lost 2 stone 6lbs is amazing in such a short time, it's just so hard to get used to the huge life change. I am all in and will continue eating healthy unprocessed food because my body loves it and I feel so much better physically. It's taking my mind a long time to catch up though and I'm struggling. I have heard plenty of ideas about finding a hobby and doing things to focus my mind away from food but I need to face up to my food demons and learn to live with them. I don't want to avoid these feelings coming up, they need to be dealt with. So I journal when it gets too much and I post on here too. I'm just looking for some one who understands how I feel and who can tell me it gets better!

Thanks again guys x

Hey sweet, I think what you are experiencing is something we all go/continue to go through!

Although I still don't feel hungry very often, I crave certain tastes if that makes sense! I have found with a balance of healthy and high protein foods, I can still enjoy a treat every so often, as I know one thing that used to completely derail me was not allowing myself to indulge every now and then - it is now just about changing what we indulge in!

Honestly it does get easier and easier to manage as time goes on, and you are doing amazingly already! x

Thank you hun, I'm so scared to indulge in anything I shouldn't incase it completely derails me. I eat loads of proteins very little carbs too. I think it's just the huge life change that will take time to adapt to. I just want to feel normal and at the moment I don't feel like me x

Just try not to compare yourself to what others are doing, and just take things at a pace you are comfortable with ❤️ It is a massive life change and it'll take time to get used to that - I am definitely still learning! x

Thank you for your time hun and you kind words xx

You may find therapy helpful. It’s something many people seek support from to help them work through their relation ship with food and eating. Your surgeon should be able to recommend someone who specialises in disordered eating or ask your GP first a referral. The surgery can only help us with a physical tool. We have to do the head stuff ourselves & there is a lot we have to get our heads around and work our way through if we want to be successful in the long term. Sometimes we need to ask for a helping hand from a professional.

All the best.

My struggle lately has been getting back to my routine after my hysterectomy and dealing with lingering issues like constipation and fatigue. I’m also on Zepbound, which I think has contributed to some of the discomfort. It’s hard to want to do anything other than just sleep, eat, and try to relax. It’s been frustrating at times.

I can tell you this...when I feel like I can't deal with my feelings anymore, or when I feel like giving up on my goals, I try to remind myself why I started this journey. Sometimes I need a mental reset or just a small positive action that gets me back on track. It is so easy to get lost in our current situation...and for me, that makes things worse.

When I feel myself slipping, I also reach out to friends and family members who support me. Knowing that someone truly understands or listens helps. I also try to focus on what I’m grateful for each day. It helps shift my mindset, especially when emotional triggers around food come up.

I hope this helps even a little bit. You're doing something incredibly difficult, and the fact that you're facing these feelings head-on is inspiring. Be kind to yourself.

Thank you for your kind words Conman, I am 6 months post op now and have lost just over 4 stone, I feel great and I'm in a much better place mentally. That being said, I still have a long way to get to get my head completely there. Considering I have had a problem with food my whole life, 6 months is not a great deal of time to fully adapt to the changes that are happening, I'm getting there though! I am also learning to be more accepting of myself when I slip now and then, which is one of the most important things because when I beat myself up about it I'm much worse around food!

Thank you again for your reply!