I just want to eat all the time

I'm 15 months post-op and am have uncontrollable hunger. I'm very careful to not drink with my meals. I always try to eat a good dense protein first at every meal but I'm getting hungry all day every day. I'm getting frustrated and have actually gained about four pounds. I'm still twenty pounds from my surgeons goal and am getting worried that I will never make it. If anyone has any suggestions, please reply to this post. I just really need some support right now. Thank you Toni

Dear Toni - I know exactly where you are coming from, and I have an excellent regimen that will get the weight right back off, without hunger or deprivation! I use a lot of easy-to-find specialty items that you can find at places like WalMart, combined with RELIGIOUSLY using FitDay.com (it's a GREAT FREE tool!) - - and I promise, it works! Just contact me at your convenience (334) 718-4518, and I will be happy to help. I am an ObesityHelp Support Group Leader, and I always take every opportunity that I can to help anyone who needs it. I am currently PAST goal (new photos uploaded to profile), and I am only too happy to share my menu plan with you! I have also had the trouble of having to deal with a relaxed stoma, so I get hungry a lot, and I have had to find ways around that too Please don't panic - this can be overcome! Warm Regards, Michael A. Campellone 240 Pounds Gone Forever! ObesityHelp Support Group Leader SABariatrics WLS Support Group Dothan, AL (334) 718-4518

Hi Michael, I am interested to learn what you have to teach us about turning off the hunger. Can you please post some information? I am also about 3-1/2 years post-op and gaining again. I'm hungry all the time and it's stressing me out. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about all of us with this particular issue set up a support live chat in a private chat room, so we can really hash-out these problems and try and find some solutions?? I am here for you guys, let me know if this sounds good to you! Talk to you soon, Mike Michael A. Campellone OH Support Group Leader SABariatrics WLS Support Group (334) 718-4518

OK Guys - several folks have asked us to get together for a "Virtual Support Group", so we are going to start tonight and give it a try! Just come TO THIS SPECIFIC MESSAGE BOARD tonight, we will start at 8PM Central (6PM Pacific, and 9PM Eastern). All you do is select CHAT ROOM from the upper left of the screen here on this board. It is the first selection listed under "Hunger And Food Troubles Forum" in the left blue column. I am really looking forward to some really great discussions and ideas being exchanged, so let's do it! I will see you then! Michael

Michael, Thank you so much for replying to my post. I've had a busy few days and hope to be able to call you tonight to get some tips and support. I don't use fitday but I do keep a food journal in my dayplanner so it's with me all the time. I track both calories and protein. I try to stay around 1200 cals and get at least 70 gms protein daily. But there are some days when I totally blow it. I really appreciate all the support I've gotten here at this website. I'll definitely call you. Thanks again Toni

Hi Michael~ I saw your response to Toni~I'm getting in the same boat. I am hungry all the time and it's not just in my head..and it's scary! I think I'm retaining some water because of the salt that I crave. Can you please help me as to what your regimen is and what you eat? I would appreciate it soooo much! Thanks for your help! Bridgett

How about all of us with this particular issue set up a support live chat in a private chat room, so we can really hash-out these problems and try and find some solutions?? I am here for you guys, let me know if this sounds good to you! Talk to you soon, Mike Michael A. Campellone OH Support Group Leader SABariatrics WLS Support Group (334) 718-4518

Hello, Everyone! OK - so here is the update... Many of you have expressed interest in having our own Virtual Support Group in a private chat room, so that we can discuss our food issues in a "live, real-time" environment and in private. This is a special group just for post-ops who are now having various troubles with Hunger and Food Issues. I will set up a special chat website which I will tell everyone how to join - you just need to be approved as you join through me (so I can make sure that you are from this group)... BUT - I would like to know - what would be good times for these meetings? Any ideas? Please e-mail me privately to be set-up for our private Food Issues Support Group, just click the "email me" button at the bottom of this message! I will respond to you right away. Love you guys! Michael ------------------------------------------ Michael A. Campellone OH Support Group Leader SABariatrics WLS Support Group (334) 718-4518 ------------------------------------------

OK Guys - several folks have asked us to get together for a "Virtual Support Group", so we are going to start tonight and give it a try! Just come TO THIS SPECIFIC MESSAGE BOARD tonight, we will start at 8PM Central (6PM Pacific, and 9PM Eastern). All you do is select CHAT ROOM from the upper left of the screen here on this board. It is the first selection listed under "Hunger And Food Troubles Forum" in the left blue column. I am really looking forward to some really great discussions and ideas being exchanged, so let's do it! I will see you then! Michael