Slave to hunger again (4 yrs post op)
When I first had my surgery, the coolest thing that happened right away was that I no longer was CONTROLLED by my hunger. Well, the hunger monster is back.. I want to eat all the time and when I don't have access to food, I feel confined and panic... If I stay busy, this is not a problem (usually).. I am up 40 pounds from my lowest weight and NOT happy about this!
I think the Grelin Monster is back.. how can I kill it/them?
Teresa
Whew I know what you mean by the monster lurking waiting to strike. I find when I lag on my shakes it tends to make me get hungry quicker. Plus staying active is always good. Water water water and fresh veggies for that crunch factor is good...its not rocker science you just have to journal your food and hold yourself accountable....when you figure out that CALL ME!!!!lol GOOD LUCK.
I am almost 2 1/2 yrs after surgery. I have not gotten to my goal weight. And it's been a struggle to maintian the weight I am at. My diabetes has been in control. .. that's the good part. But a do get hungry and end up grazing. Can't seem to help myself.. If you find anything that helps let me know.
Marge
Have you heard of the 5 Day Pouch Test?
Go to http://www.5daypouchtest.com/index.html and read all about it, including the recipes. Many people on the Revision forum have posted of success getting back on track with this way of eating. I haven't tried it because I'm scheduled to have a procedure done through the RESTORe clinical trial the end of the month. But you bet I'll be keeping it handy for later on.
Good luck.
Betsy
Hey I so understand. I can not stop eating either. It seems like I am always hunger. I have gained about 40 pounds also and I am very depressed. I realized that one I had stopped drinking my water like I use to and two I was not excercising eithernor was i drinking my protein. I made a promise to myself not to back and gain weight. So i must do what is needed not to. We can do it together.
I had one week after surgery of not having any appetite. Since then, whoa. I have been hungry all the time. This was very frustrating as most of the weight was supposed to come off in the beginning. Well, at my first 3 week check, I had lost 5 pounds. They were not happy. I think there were other issues beside the the fact that I was eating more then allowed but I still should have lost more then that. I tracked my calories for a day and knew that I should still have lost at least 20 pounds. At any rate, I did get back on a water pill and that is helping but I also started tracking my calories and exercise every day on "myplate.com" and that has helped me to stay motivated and to see what I am taking in. I set myself a weight loss goal per week and it figures the calories per day I can eat. I try to keep the types of calories within the RNY guidelines. I know I am not going to lose weight like a typical RNYer because I am just too hungry on so little food. So I have decided to use my tool, because it does help, and be content to lose the weight slower. At least I will be losing it, right? I still BATTLE with hunger but it is manageable, and I mean to address it with the doctor at my next visit. My biggest worry is that he will just get mad that I'm not doing this HIS way, and I will get no support from him. But hey, he's not God so I guess I shouldn't worry. I heartily empathize with all of you who are struggling. It seems so easy for some. I just decided that this is where I am at and I have no choice but to do my best and go forward from here because going back will lead to misery and early death. We've made it this far, we have to decide to make it the rest of the way and support each other too cause bad/weak days will come. You are important. Take care of yourselves. Much love, Laura
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