I am feeling hungy I want Tacobell it's killing me!!!

I got my surgery March 24th 2004 it's been about 11days!! I am still on Phase 2 the liquid diet.... I agree on the protein shake deal because they are gross nasty yuck the only one that I have been able to take and actually enjoy just a little is the "Trader Joes" "Designer Protein", the strawberry flavor is the only one that I've been able to take... I've been eating lots of Jello, cranberry juice well 1/2 water . I do sleep alot!!!! Though I have not yet and I hope I don't I've lost about 16pounds and I feel happy about that..... Onnne big problem guys! :angust: I want fooooood in my mouth.... I know I need to be strong but It's hard!! I'm going crazy! My stomach feels full but my mind is telling me I want to eat!! The battle has begun! Is it just me did they do me right is anyone else craving or feeling hungry!!! ??? I want Taco Bell, I want a Taco Salad, bean burrito w/extra onions and tomatoes, throw in some Nacho Supreme, and a Fiesta chicken burrito w/lettuce!!! Please!!! Ohhh my GOD!!! Thank you!!! Love -*Vanessa

You said it right, its head hunger. Just be strong!!! `Nicole

I felt the same way, forever. I didn't get to eat anything for 4 weeks. I knew that I didn't want to eat anything that would sabatoge my weight loss. Now that I am eating (pureed foods and cheeses) I am plateauing. It'll be over soon. Also, try checking out vitalady.com. She sells all kinds of protein drinks and samples. Still to this day I can only handle the Champion Pure Whey Stack, but I have gotten to sample some flavors I might enjoy later. P.S.- I know what you mean about the Taco Bell Taco Salad. That was one of my favorite foods before my surgery.

Hi there, I hope this note finds you well and healthy! The March 2004 Board needs your help. Please go to the Board and read the post, AND THE SURVEY SAYS, and PLEASE respond to it by answering the few questions. We really need to hear from you. Thank you! Maureen

Well, I can understand why you want to eat and I'm thankful I didn't have to follow a liquid diet right away. I think your cravings will go away when you are able to go to the soft foods diet as you will start to feel that the soft foods are gourmet fare! But if they don't, fake a Taco Bell style meal with fat free refried beans, Taco Bell taco sauce, etc. Just don't do the tortilla or other things if your surgeon says you shouldn't. About 3 weeks out I was able to have a bologna sandwich wrap with a tortilla that set well and didn't clog me up, but I understand that tortillas can gum up. For me I try to make sure I mix it up if I have anything bready so that it doesn't all fall into the same spot and act like a glue plug. Dina

To answer your question, my husband was running to the store yesterday for a few things. He stopped on his way out and asked, "Would you like anything?" I said without missing a beat, "Sure -- a box of twinkies, potato chips, tortillas with chees dip, cashews, a few bottles of diet coke, oh, and please stop at Wendy's on the way home and get me a double-cheesburger meal. And biggie-size it." He stood there with a pitiful look on his face, he felt so badly for me. He wouldn't go until I said, "I'm just kidding, honey. I'm fine, really I am!" NOT. I can only speak for myself when I say cravings are a part of who I am. It's how I got to be 352 lbs. in the first place. But the cravings live in my head. Sure, there is a physiological response and before surgery that was because I had a stomache the size of a submarine. I just could not keep it satisfied. So i ate, ate, and ate some more. Now, the cravings are dancing around in my head -- and they're real and not fun to have to deal with -- but I can stop a moment, visualize my little pouch (Reenie's Teenie Wonder) and know that I AM satisfied. I AM NOT hungry. Cravings and hunger -- real hunger -- are two different things. Work with your new body and gang up together to bully those cravings right where they belong -- out of your head. God bless and be well, Maureen

You always say good stuff Maureen.. the board is lucky to have you!!!!!!!

Aw, thanks so much, Kathy! You made my day -- and it's only 10:00 in the mornin'!!! Best, Maureen

When do you get to have pureed food???? When you do, get the pintos and cheese at Tacobell. I can have this (they are "refired" using water not lard and are low fat). It'll really help with that flavor feeling. Whitney

I find that the more carbs I eat, the worse the cravings are. That makes it especially hard for the first weeks of this journey, because how many low carb liquids are out there? Soft foods also tend to do this, but if I stay with cottage cheese, pureed meat, egg, cheese etc, I stay much more satisfied. Honestly, the cravings will probably not go away, but you will eventually get to taste the things you crave. The trick is to learn to be satisfied with a bite or two--remember, that is all we really taste anyway. For now, hang in there--it WILL get easier. And when you see the loss, it will all be worth it. Joy