Hi Everyone,

Thanks for letting me ask a bunch of questions.

How are you handling / dealing with head hunger since you've had the surgery? Is it even an issue now ?

NJChick

NJCHICK - Don't get nervous yet there is a long time between where you are and getting ready for surgery. First you have to have some tests done. The process will probably take a couple of months- so calm down. Take your time. Wait and get nervous when you get a surgery date. Good luck to ya.

After being banded a week, I am STILL fighting head hunger, big time. I'm ashamed to admit I've actually drank liquid with the few meals I've had that wern't liquid, so that I could eat more. I've also had my way with a few plain M&M's... Maybe after the soreness has stopped I'll feel like moving around more and that will help. Head hunger is the WORST- how I hope to love the band like so many others on this board do.

NJCHICK - Don't get nervous yet there is a long time between where you are and getting ready for surgery. First you have to have some tests done. The process will probably take a couple of months- so calm down. Take your time. Wait and get nervous when you get a surgery date. Good luck to ya.

Thanks Joyce

Wannabesmall, hang in there !!!!

At this point (off liquids) I make deals with myself. When I really want to eat something (and this is naturally limited to what I have in the house so there's no question of eating cake or ice cream--or cheese) I tell myself that if I still want it I can eat if AFTER I walk around the block or run on the elliptical for 8+ minutes. Often after exercising I don't even want whatever it is; but if I still DO--then I go ahead and eat it without guilt.

It's surprising how quickly many cravings pass if you just ride them out.

I journal ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

head hunger is a tuff one..... You can beat it its a hard road 95% of the time I can control it. I have to force my self to eat some times and that is not good eather, the other 5% I, am like a shark looking for the candy or any thing sweet!

Good luck next time your feeling that you have to eat something drink a large glass of Water it works for me!

take care God bless.

Im finding it very hard to deal with head hunger. It is alot easier with restriction but I still find myself thinking and wishing I could have certain foods...then because I have thought about it makes me want it then I cant fight the urge so I have it and console myself with the fact that since I am not eating much of it its ok. I have a long way to go with dealing with head hunger issues and emotional eating issues. Dont get me started on the smoking buso.