Question:
3 days post-op, miss food desperatly
I am three days post-op from Gastric, and I want food so bad I can hardly stand it. I am not really hungry just want food. It is like an addict trying to fight the urge. What can help me? — singing4Him36 (posted on January 6, 2008)
January 6, 2008
have a sugar free popsicle and follow your dr's advice. you can do it. we
all been there too, don't mess with your mind or stomach, when your a few
months down the line and the weight is dropping oof like crazy, you'll be
glad u did. Brian
— johndough
January 6, 2008
Sugar free popsicles are your only option at this point. Your classes, and
your mental evaluation prior to surgery, should have made you aware you
would feel this way. It will get better, just be patient.
— Dave Chambers
January 6, 2008
Just know that it is in your head and you aren't really hungry. Know that
you did not go through all of this to give into the head games to try and
sidetrack your self. Pour yourself into some of your hobbies, invite a
friend over when you feel the weakest. I am only a little of two weeks out
it does get easier but you still worry of the self control. I find this
site to be very helpful to me. Hang in there and the best of luck to you.
If you have to talk to a specialist to help you through your tuff spots.
— iwilllose
January 6, 2008
Hi Vickie, Congrats! on your new life. Just take it one day at a time.
Just eat a sugar free popsicle or some sugar free jello. When you do
finally begin to eat your food again, it won't have the same pleasure as it
did before. I finally foundout(like i'm sure so many others did) we ave
to eat to live not live to eat. May God Bless you is my prayer, Vanessa
— Vanessa Dates
January 6, 2008
Keep yourself busy. Go on a walk, do cross stitch, chew on some ice etc
whatever it takes to keep from sitting there and realizing you can't have
food unless you want to go to ER, etc....Good luck, God bless and welcome
to the losing side! It does get better!
— crystalsno
January 6, 2008
Congratulations on the changes you're making! You heard it from everyone
else. Just gotta tough it out. You're probably too worn out to keep busy,
but do your best, and have fluids as often as possible. It helps!
Remember you could do serious damage and even wind up back in the hospital
if you eat solid food, not to mention the agony you would go through the
minute it hit your pouch. You're not ready. Hang in there, you didn't
come this far to damage yourself now. Let us know if you need support.
Good Luck!
— Shirley D.
January 6, 2008
I am 4 days post-op. The food hasn't hit me as of yet, but I make sure I
am drinking or eating sugar free popsicles at all times. Remember all the
side effects and believe in yourself. WE can get through this. WE have
come this far in our decision now we just have to put the whole package
together!!
LaDonna
— ladonna08
January 6, 2008
TIVO'ing thru the "endless" FOOD commercials on TV.......LMAO!!!
I remember that being the WORST!!! You really take notice of how we are all
TARGETED and BOMBARDED by food!!! It will get better, and sometimes a
conselor can help with your "food grief". Remember we are here
for you also!
— Toni Todd
January 6, 2008
I was the same way! Mentally Hungry! But this is good because it makes you
realize when you are truley hungry which will help you in the future! What
I did when I wanted food was take a walk or get on this website and look on
the before and after photos so that I could see what I would one day look
forward to! Good Luck! :)
— nicole30
January 6, 2008
DO NOT GIVE UP! Think of everything you have worked so hard for. Look at
magizines with pictures of clothes you want to wear. Call a friend or
family member for support.
I will be in your shoes soon, 1/8 is my date.
Just think of everything you will be EMPOWERING yourself to be do in the
future. Food is sencondary and our lives come first!!!
— sexyback1808
January 6, 2008
oh do I know where you are at... HUGS, you will get through this, I know it
doesn't seem possible but have faith. :) I wanted something so bad to chew
on that I got one of my "baby plastic spoons" and chewed on
it.... no I didn't swallow, but I knew I couldn't swallow that :) my
thinking was, If my brain can play tricks on me well then I can play
tricks right back :) It did help me with the fight to "chew on
something"..
Good luck I'll keep you in my prayers.
God bless you
Paula
— japaad
January 6, 2008
Keep up with your protien, and water intake.
also try sugar free jello. We all went thru it.
It will be ok,
take a walk ever day. and extent your distant a little bit every day.
you can do this. IT will be worth it.
— gabluecrab
January 6, 2008
Keep up with your protien, and water intake.
also try sugar free jello. We all went thru it.
It will be ok,
take a walk ever day. and extent your distant a little bit every day.
you can do this. IT will be worth it.
Also allow your self to morn the loss of food becuase your relationship
with food is going to change as you start to loss and become healthier.
— gabluecrab
January 6, 2008
Vicki, I am 3 weeks post op. You can do this. Everyone has allready given
you good advice. The sugar free popsickles are a life saver. The key is
also to find something different to do with your brain, hands and mouth. It
is not always easy but you will have good days and bad days. Just hang in
there, Okay
— Crickett_1
January 7, 2008
Personally, I was looking forward to the legitimate break from food. I was
looking forward to something working for a change. But at about 3 days
post...like you..I got this very strange urge for of all things, a polish
sausage. It was a huge urge. But my brain kicked in...pictured my
stomach...this micro pouch that I had...and figuring out how a polish
sausage would fit in there....also figuring the rawness of the new surgery.
Then I realized this is what head hunger is...I laughed at myself...and
promised myself that when I healed and got on regular food...I would have
that polish sausage. Well...when that happened...I ordered a polish
sausage...yuck..it wasn't even what I expected. After a bite, I gave it to
hubby...who was in the process of gaining weight eating all the stuff I
wouldn't eat anymore. Our tastes change...we just have to bypass those
initial urges of what our heads tell us...after all our brains were not
operated on..our stomachs and intestines were. So...it's a matter of
thinking...what is reasonable? Laugh at yourself...that helps. Regards~
— Statuesque
January 7, 2008
Hello,
I am 11 days post op and I was so "head hungry" I considered
chewing and spitting. It is a disgusting and desperate habit some develop,
way to disgusting for me. I spoke to a friend who is a success after the
lap RNY. He said he watched the Food channel all the time. He thought about
how could adapt the foods to low fat dishes when the time came he could
indulge a little. Sounded strange but strangely reading low fat WLS
acceptable dishes sound so good and you won't believe the variety. With all
of the low fat foods out there, I can't wait to challenge how low can I go,
how low can I go? Of course without sacrificing taste. It will be an
adventure. You know, cook a little, eat a little, save a little on food,
spend a lot on clothes, its all good. I'm struggling right along with you.
Contact me or anyone if you need to. Deniece
— dheard
January 7, 2008
First of all, I'm about to get my butt kicked for this comment: Of course
you're hungry! You have not had a "real" meal since at least the
morning of the day before your surgery -- and if you are like some of the
people that I've spoken to, maybe a day or two before that if you had to
have pre-op tests NPO (on an empty stomach)! I know it's hard. I was in
your shoes and CRYING 7 weeks ago. You may not be feeling well enough to
get up, move around a lot or get yourself out of the house, but do yourself
a favor and take up a hobby! Knitting, drawing, writing, all can be done
with the tv on, and if you get involved, you pay less attention to the tv
(and those pesky commercials). Spend more time on the computer --read posts
from this and other support groups, go "fantasy shopping",
whatever will take your mind off of your hunger. Get your liquids, protiens
and vitamins in. Catch up on your rest -- allow yourself to nap. It seems
like everyone says that they are not hungry after surgery. But that's not
true. Some of us were STARVING after surgery. And right now, I understand
that you don't care if it's a real hunger or in your head, you just need a
solution. Some will say that you'll appreciate it when you see the pounds
melt, but it's still too soon to believe that. I know! Do not watch the
Food Network or any other cooking/food shows. That will NOT help. Do not
read cookbooks right now or look for recipes on the internet. That WILL
make you feel worse. If you are up to visitors, or talking on the phone,
call/get together with friends. We're here for you and you will be ok. As
my doctor explained it to me, right now it is important to stick with thin
fluids because your pouch is healing and is not ready for thicker foods.
Soon, you'll be able to add puddings, but that still may not seem
satisfying. It may be as long as a month or 6 weeks before you feel like
you are satisfied by what you can take in.....but it will be amazing when
you realise just how LITTLE you can take in before you feel satisfied =)
Hang in there and email me if you need a boost.
Dani LapRNY 11/21/07 -52lbs to date
— zandeldm
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