Head Hunger Demon

I am only 2 weeks post op and head hunger is driving me crazy ! I am @ the end of my rope. I stay hungry and when I eat I eat too much and usually end up blowing PLEASE HELP ME!!!! Anyone with advice would be welcome!

Hi Sharekia, One of the things that this surgery has done for me is to be able to tell the difference between head hunger and stomach. I see commericals and think that looks so yummy - but my tummy is saying no way. I am almost 4 weeks post-op and I would prefer to not eat, I have no interest in food. I hear that gets better.....but I know what you mean about the head hunger........ Just remind yourself on how you would feel if you were to try something right now and probably get sick. I don't want that - so I avoid it. You will eventually be able to have more of a selection - but it will be awhile. Good Luck, Wendy Lap DS - 5/11/04

Sharekia - you will have to go to my profile and check it out. Head hunger was driving me crazy too, almost as soon as I got home from the hospital. I knew I had to do something or I'd go berzerk! I bought a book entitled When Food Is Love and that has helped me understand what's going on in my brain with food. I didn't get morbidly obese from eating when I was hungry... I got that way from trying to keep suppressed feelings and emotions that I've had to deal with since I was a small child. I was always obese, even as a child, and I am just now trying to get in touch with that little girl to find out why she had to stuff her face rather than deal with things in a normal way. I have also found a therapist to go to who I hope will help me get to the point of understanding myself in a way that will be constructive - not destructive. The weight loss surgery will only satisfy your tummy, your brain and your heart require something else. Good luck!