Sunday Weigh in

I'm feeling OK. It's a jolt, of course. Thanks for your thoughts. It helps! 

Sorry for your loss. Kudos for recognizing you were affected in how you were eating. Awareness is the key!

Thanks for the thoughts. And yes, I know I was reaching out for food to help cope. And also (not just an excuse) the food options "back home" aren't good. Sugar and sweets everywhere. And when you're rushing around and sad, it's just TOO damn easy to grab a cookie or chips, etc. 

Nate, welcome back. Sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm glad to hear you're not punishing yourself. You figured out what's going on, and are making the corrections. That's fantastic.

Last Week: 293

This Week: 289

It's been 2 and a half weeks since surgery and I have had my first rough patch already. My wife went up to Disney World on Wednesday to see some friends of hers from Indiana (we live in south Florida) and I was left to my own devices. I ordered Chinese food and all I did all day was eat it. I gained over a pound that day and it took me the rest of the week to get back to 289. I kept hearing that I would not feel any hunger for the first year, and I wonder what the heck is wrong with me if I am feeling hungry in less than 3 weeks! But I think I figured out what it was. I ate my first carbs that day and I think that just made me crave more food. So I have stopped eating the carbs and am sticking to protein, trying to eat a shake for breakfast and then 2 small meals for lunch and dinner.

I have been watching football all day, but am waiting for the Sunday night game, since I am an Eagles fan. I also did some yard work today and while I had to rest often, it did feel good to finally do some physical work. I go back to work tomorrow so getting back on a normal schedule should also help me stop pondering what is in the fridge. I knew the tough part was going to be the mental part, as so much of my life had revolved around food, but I did not expect it to hit me so damn early in the process. I have also figured out that whenever I am watching TV I want to eat something, even if I am not hungry. I will have to watch that and recognize when it's a craving. Still not sure how to combat it other than stop watching TV.

Being a dyed in the wool COWBOYS fan we will have to agree to disagree on the outcome of this evening's match up!

The two and half weeks out you are dealing with "head hunger" as opposed to being hungry.  Have you started watching the Food Channel?  Happens to almost everybody regardless of surgery type!  The mental aspect of WLS is a Hell of a lot harder to work through than the diet/exercise/supplement portions.  Find something to do with your hands while sitting in front of the TV to reduce wanting to graze.  A hand strength thing, shuffle cards, play on the computer, knit, draw.  Anything to distract yourself! 

Head hunger is the worst. 

Hope you had a great day at work!