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I am also dealing with the head hunger.

Teri

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Oh slim, one suggestion for the head hunger, Do something. If you're truely hungry it won't go away and half an hour later if you're still hungry it's because you're truely hungry- so they say. The thing that is working for me, is I drink when I get that head hunger. It also helps.

teri

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I'm getting my hunger back as well.

I can tell when I get home from work that I am ready to eat.

One thing I've been doing is- having a carnation instant Breakfast drink late evening. That seems to help. (I make myself last that long)

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I tried the carnation instant breakfast this afternoon. It helped for a little while. I drank it for a mid afternoon snack because I just felt so empty. It only lasted about an hour. I made myself wait to have more Soup. I made an appointment with a counselor that deals only with food issues. I can only hope that she offers some other tools to add to the arsenal.

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Hey everyone!

I was banded sept 25th!! I'm down 10 lbs including wk pre op :-)

pains not so bad. I have MAJOR GAS (from below), diarea & some gas pressure in chest. That's about it. I find myself already wanting food & getting hungry. The "head hunger" is here too.

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Hey everyone!

I was banded sept 25th!! I'm down 10 lbs including wk pre op :-)

pains not so bad. I have MAJOR GAS (from below), diarea & some gas pressure in chest. That's about it. I find myself already wanting food & getting hungry. The "head hunger" is here too.

Hey, we had the same surgery date. It makes me feel better to know that other people feel the same way that I do. I am so glad that I stumbled onto this forum.:cool2:

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Hey, we had the same surgery date. It makes me feel better to know that other people feel the same way that I do. I am so glad that I stumbled onto this forum.:smile:

oh cool!!! How are you holding up?:cool2:

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oh cool!!! How are you holding up?:cool2:

I've done pretty good so far. I've not really had any pain (not even from gas). I'm dealing with head hunger, and my total lack of interest in my liquid diet. How about you?

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Tonight was the most difficult time since surgery on the 24th!! My family, not their fault, got pizza! I have started to be super hungry. I do not believe that it is head hunger, because I have loud growls and since I am not one bit interested in the liquids I must be starving. I know this is not good. I hope to start a new food phase on Wed!! Hang in there guys! Tamara :biggrin:

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I will, if you will. I did ok with the liquid diet at first, but today I wanted food. I cooked dinner for my family and it smelled so good. During the liquid diet, I wanted food but none of it appealed to me. Today it was a stuggle to keep that food out of my mouth. I want to chew and swallow a real piece of meat. Not a Protein Drink. grrrr

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GOOD LUCK with your fill on the first. I'll see my surgeon that day too, but not for a fill. It's my first follow up with him since my surgery. So I'll be thinking of you. And lucky me, I get to stay there all day, as my twins have check ups that day as well, two hours later. I'll bring my Protein Shake (will be there thru lunch) and get the boys some mc d's. No problem not eating that junk.

Teri

Why would you want to feed your precious children junk like that either? They deserve better than junk surely!

Deb

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Sorry Terrilyn Just re-read my previous post and thought it was a bit harsh. Didn't mean it to come across as such but its the kind of thinking (that junk is OK for kids) that got some of us FAT in the first place. I think its important as a parent and teacher of our kids to set good examples in everything!

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Sorry Terrilyn Just re-read my previous post and thought it was a bit harsh. Didn't mean it to come across as such but its the kind of thinking (that junk is OK for kids) that got some of us FAT in the first place. I think its important as a parent and teacher of our kids to set good examples in everything!

I totally understand what your saying. In her defense she just had surgery & maybe she's not up to doing much yet. :biggrin: Mc'd's is ok once in awhile. I'm sure she doesn't give it to her kids on a regular basis. :dita: I had my surgery the same day as her & I have three little ones all under 6yrs old. As, you can imagine it's not easy. :tongue:

Please understand I am not trying to be fresh in anyway. I'm just seeing her side too. :-)

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Tonight was the most difficult time since surgery on the 24th!! My family, not their fault, got pizza! I have started to be super hungry. I do not believe that it is head hunger, because I have loud growls and since I am not one bit interested in the liquids I must be starving. I know this is not good. I hope to start a new food phase on Wed!! Hang in there guys! Tamara :thumbup:

Oh girl we had the same night!!! :cursing: Since I didn't cook last night my hubby brought home pizza slices for my girls, a steak & chesse sub & french fries for him!!! :crying: Then my MIL gave them all apple pie! It smelled so good!!!!!! I have been REALLY hungry too. :frown: Wouldn't you know Iam the only one w/ a weight problem. :blush: I know they were just eating but it seemed like they were trying o torture me lol!!! :thumbdown: Sorry I just listed all that food. :drool: BUT it's NOT good for us anyway RIGHT!!

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I've done pretty good so far. I've not really had any pain (not even from gas). I'm dealing with head hunger, and my total lack of interest in my liquid diet. How about you?

I think I've done well w/ pain too. I don't have gas pain just been passing a lot :thumbdown:. My belly... by where my port is {I think} is where I am starting to hurt now. Only if I bend over or get up. I am really getting hungry & having hunger pains now. Dealing w/ head hunger too. My head actually feels dizzy & cloudy today. odd, I don't know why it's just happening now.????

I'm down 12 lbs today!!!! :drool::lol::thumbup::thumbup: including my wk pre op diet.

That's enough to keep me going!! I'm so glad I did this. I can't believe I'm actually gonna be thin again!!!!!!! :crying:

Hang in there everyone! We'll do this together!!!! :cursing:

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