The Power of the Mind

As of yesterday I am 2 weeks post op. Physicaly I feel good .BUTTTT I am so ashamed to admit this fact after all that I have gone through to get to this point, by the way, I have lost 14lbs since surgery day. I am still psychologicaly wanting to eat things I should not have, I have not given in but it has been so difficult. Has anyone else experienced this? Or am I one of the ones that this will not work for? I appreciate any input offered. Thank you. And CONGRATS for those with upcoming surgery's, I pray for you.

Hey Sabrina, you are not alone. It dosen't help that others around you can eat whatever they want, and if you are watching t.v. ( I am 7 days post-op and spending wayyyy to much time in front of the boob tube) you constantly see commericals for food. I am head hungry as well, not physically hungry. I haven't given in either, but I know what you are going through. My dietician says it is clinically proven that it can take up to 45 days to break a habit and build a new one, so give your head time to catch up with your body. Take care, and keep up the resistance. -Traci

You keep up the good work. I went to the YMCA for the first time since my surgery and walked 20 minutes on the treadmill. It felt good but the doctor says 20 mins. 3 times a day. I feel bad that I am not up to that yet but practice makes perfect. Thank you for your support and understanding. I was hoping that someone could sympathize with me. I am going to keep up the good work. Thank you very much.

I had head hunger BAADDD! I would have sworn I was really starving too. It finally got better two days ago. Suddenly all my tastes have changed, my desire to eat is gone, and I'm having to make myself sit down and eat even an ounce of food. Everything tastes gross. It's weird! I would have bet a week ago this was never going to work because I felt like I was hungry most of the time. Hang in there!

Please please take care and eat and drink when you should. It is so very important. I got scared to eat due to the fact that I was afraid I would want something I could not have. But I keep pressing myself to do the right thing. I went out and got some protein bars because the doc says I need more. I mush them up in my mouth to the consistency of pureed food and swallow. At least I can get some extra that way and a taste of chocolate or sweet if needed. Take care. Congrats on the surgery my prayers are with you to a positive recovery.

Hi Sabrina, I am a binge eater and I have a surgery date in 7 days. What scares me is that I'll still want to binge eat. I am planning on really using the time that is strictest the first 6 months to get this sh** out of my head. I am a member of O.A. and if I have to I will get some mental help. There is no way I will go back to binge eating after going so far to get the surgery and jumping through all these loops.Also I am replacing my bad habits like sitting in front of t.v. with exercise and work. Good luck to you.

Congrats on a date. We have come too far to let something like this ruin our second chance at life. At least the surgery was mine. My prayers are with you. Good luck. Thank you.