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I know that this is a bad word but as Carnie Wilson stated in her second book,... Im still hungry! I do have hunger. Im sorry if I am alone but I had a RNy not a labotamy. My mind still craves food. the post on here make me feel wierd! Like all cravings are lost , like food is so an afterthought. If that were that simple I wouldnt have endured this ! I feel bad as people on her say I eat one teaspon and Im full. Umm. No. True I cant eat a tenth of what i used to but I can eat more than one teaspoon! i guess im a freak!

No you're not. I can eat 1/2 cup of food at a time and I could probably eat 4 or 5 times a day if I let myself. I have no problem eating or drinking. I still think about a Whooper when I drive past Burger King but I know that it is out of the question. Maybe you need more time to, for lack of a better word, mourn the lose of certain food in your life. I think it is a self realization that our lives have changed that is not easy. It has been for me but I also right now am at home in a controlled environment. I know things could change when I go back to work. Everyone is different so don't get down on yourself.

OMG I understand what you are saying. I really am never stuffed but I have to stop eating because I don't want to do any damage. It's not like I"m starving though and I'm pretty satisfied. I guess we have to get used to it, right? And I would LOVE LOVE to have a whooper! A jr. of course. lol! But I won't, I know I can't. We can get through this and support eachother, we can.

I could eat more than a teaspoon the day of surgery....when others say that, I really have to wonder. Even my surgeons were having me eat soft foods in the quantity of 1/2 cup immediately. I can't eat much more than that now before I feel I have to stop. I don't actually feel hunger, but I do get a painful tummy if I wait to long to eat. I guess that's my tummy telling me to feed it? Please don't misunderstand me, I have not forgotten how wonderful certain foods are but I'm thankful I can't eat so much any more. I know my personal self control, or lack thereof, would land me right back in my old eating habits which got me in to trouble in the first place. The tradeoff will be so rewarding just wait and see. I think it will take time to come to terms with the change in us but it will happen. Just take a deep breath and know it will work out. You are not alone....not by a long shot.

It wasn't until I hit the 3 week mark that I FINALLY started getting less hungry. Everyone said - it's head-hunger- I was like it'S HUNGER- HUNGER. I started feeling better once I went to soft foods- they seem to satisfy me more. Holly

Hiyas Okemi, I have to agree with Darla on the teaspoon thing. I was eating 2 oz in the hospital and had to work up to 4 which is a half a cup before they would let me out. That is how much I eat now. 3 times a day I eat that much. I do still have head hunger....oh my a sonic burger sure sounds good. The other day after going to my RA doc I go right by the Sonic and I would usually treat myself to a burger meal there once done with my appointment. Oh man it was so hard to just keep on going, I almost pulled in to see if they had anything that I could have. I had to make myself keep going. Even if they had something I could eat it most likely would not be good for me. So yes I know where you are coming from. Are you on soft foods yet? I was actually starting to get hungry and I do if I don't get a meal in on time. I just started soft foods and I am feeling more satisfied. There is so much out there that you can have and just didn't know it. Look at labels. I look at every label when I shop now. Even for my family. Hope this helps hon. You are not alone. Hang in there. Anna

I'm actually glad you posted this, because I was starting to think I am a freak. I find that I'm able to eat 2-3 ounces per sitting, which, according to my nutritionist, is not going to be possible for a while... but it is! But I really know what you mean. I have craved a McDonalds cheeseburger for 2 weeks now. And then I see pizza commercials and I want it soooo bad sometimes. But I think we all just have to find out what our coping mechanisms are. For me, I have to change the channels in my mind, so-to-speak. If I start thinking about yummy fast foods, I try to squash the thought and try to envision what it will be like to go shopping for clothes after I lose this weight. Then I think about all the good times that I will have with my family once I can keep up physically. That's how I try to combat hunger & cravings.

I totally agree. If I did not premeasure out my food, I would totally overeat and suffer later. It's still hard to understand my body. It's hard to tell the difference from head hunger and actual hunger. I have to really listen to my body. Sometimes I know that it is not time to eat by my mind says yes, I literally have to tell myself I AM NOT HUNGRY, GO AWAY. It's depressing sometimes, expecially when you used to grazing all day. I allow myself the 3 meals a day and sometimes 1 snack. I drink my water, and I have a cup of coffee every day. It's hard for me. I just pray that it gets easier. I know that when I start noticing the weight loss, I'll feel better about the sacrifice that I have made. For years food was my friend, now it's there to just give me the nutrients that I need. Don't feel like a freak, I believe we all feel this way. Good luck. HUGS! Laura

Please don't ever feel like a freak!! We are all going to handle this situation differently. I have to second Catherine. I watch the commercials on TV and want the food sooooo bad. I found some things that seem to help the cravings. When I want pizza, I take some fat free shredded cheese, and dip it into Healthy Choice sauce. Within a few bites, I am done and feel good about what I ate. When I want a hamburger, I get some Progresso 50% less sodium Italian Wedding soup. It has those little meatballs in it. After 2 or 3 meatballs, I feel cured. Substitute and compromise, it will get you there. Hang in there, we will all get thru this together. Crystal

I know each surgery is different and some people have smaller pouches to begin with. so i guess it only makes sense that some people can eat more than others. I have found that a little less than a half a cup is my limit right now. (rny 1-22-07) My doc told me my pouch was the smallest that could be made soo