MIND HUNGER

Lisa Martinez
on 6/12/09 6:20 am - TX

Dear OH Pals,

I'm dealing w/ some major "mind hunger" issues. What can I do for this? I know I'm not hungry, I just want to eat.

Why can't I just be "normal"?

Help,
Lisa D. Mtz.

Lisa D. Martinez
OH Support Group Leader - Fitter Healthier Happier

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Kris M.
on 6/12/09 6:33 am - Near Dallas, TX

Lap Band on 06/18/07

sugar-free hard candy?

Kris M. Ignorance is bliss...but not when you're aware of it!!

Joanne C.
on 6/12/09 7:25 am - N Richland Hills, TX

Lap Band on 03/29/06

The only thing that helps me is to distract my mind with something else.

Go "do" something. It doesn't even have to be something productive. Go get a manicure or something.

Revised to Realize Band
after hiatal hernia 7/27/10

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(deactivated member)
on 6/12/09 8:27 am

When I feel that way, I eat sunflower seeds.

The work of getting them out of the shell slows me down enough that I don't get in too much trouble.

Lisa Martinez
on 6/12/09 9:30 am - TX

RNY on 10/08/08

Ladies,

Thanks for the great tips/ideas.

I'm going to aim for doing something to distract my mind from food. Sounds like and IMPOSSIBLE task, but I'm really going to try.

I'm 8 months post op, I wonder when this sort of thing goes away???? Does it every go away???

Thanks a bunch,
Lisa D. Mtz.

Lisa D. Martinez
OH Support Group Leader - Fitter Healthier Happier

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Kris M.
on 6/12/09 1:13 pm - Near Dallas, TX

Lap Band on 06/18/07

Not being flippant....

Did they do ANYTHING to your brain when they performed your surgery? No? Sorry...this is the way it is. You will ALWAYS want something when it smells good. HOWEVER, your head WILL wrap around what works and what doesn't eventually because REASON will kick in and your head will have the "it might smell/look good but it will _ _ _ me, or get stuck or _ _ _"(whatever).
The base feelings food brings on will always be there. Your willpower comes into play and it's DAMN HARD. Be proud of yourself one day/pound at a time because while your stomach is smaller and the amount you can eat is less...the desire was not removed and that's the demon you have to fight now. Yes, it WILL get easier because you will see your progress and realize that THAT is everything and the food just isn't as appealing as before because:

NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS SKINNY FEELS!!!

Kris M. Ignorance is bliss...but not when you're aware of it!!

Lisa Martinez
on 6/12/09 10:00 pm - TX

RNY on 10/08/08

Kris,

You hit the nail on the head....

Wish I could print this and put it on my fridge.

Thanks,
Lisa

Lisa D. Martinez
OH Support Group Leader - Fitter Healthier Happier

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Phyllis M.
on 6/13/09 2:25 am - Irving, TX

RNY on 10/16/07

HEY - YOU CAN.................copy and paste it to a word document and then print the word document !!

just a thought - I do this all the time when something hits the nail on the head.

Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
Total Lost: 139 lbs
Current Weight: 263
As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199