Why does it feel like I can eat and eat

I just have a quick question , why does it feel like i can eat alot . I am hoping i didnt stretch my pouch .

Hi Tracy, please describe what you call "a lot." Or you eating large volumes or you just "feel" like you could? I think when you have the answers to that, you should consult Dr. Chung's office on your first question. Specifics will help a lot. Frances

NO it just feels like I could eat alot. I can barely eat a tablespoon of mashed pototoes....I guess it might just be a mind thing .

It's a mind thing. Remember that when I gave you the postop diet book, I told you that you would need to follow it closely, as you likely would not feel hungry or full for the first few months? A habit of eating a certain way for 20,30 or 40 years is hard to break overnight. Give it time. In the meanwhile, follow the book and you won't have to worry about stretching your pouch.

I'm almost a year out (October 25th) and I still don't get hungry. I have to remind myself to eat lots of the time. Sometimes my mind plays its regular games and I eat when i shouldn't but I'm still losing so guess I'm not doing it too often. You're doing fine! Just make sure to get in your daily requirements. Breaking old habits that have been around forever is hard to do. Peggy B.

At times I feel really stupid I guess that is the best way to put it , I have read over the booklet and the paper with all the needed infomartion but just dont seem to sink in I guess that Is why I turn to the board. And I hate to call and bug marcie with my stupid question. Sorry

Hey Tracy, just wanted to add that you are not being "stupid." This was a huge, complicated step that you took and a wrong step could be very dangerous. It's best to be armed with an awesome amount of information and support. I kinda feel bad about saying called Dr. Chung's office, but I know somethings fall in the area of peer support and some questions are more medical expertise. I often feel I can eat a bunch and end up wasting food, but I wasn't sure at first if you were actually eating lots -- that could be dangerous at your stage so I made the suggestion. Head hunger is about routine and habits. When I'm ultra hungry I naturally revert back to thinking a lot of food is the solution. I even order more food/fix more food than I can eat. Eating the smaller amounts is sometimes not a matter of choice, but my head will dictate what I "think" I can eat when I'm working up to a meal. I hope this helps you to see that we have all been there or are still there. Don't feel stupid and please don't stop asking questions. All my best, Frances