HUNGRY!!!...

(this is a cross-post... also on main board -- my apologies and please ignore if you've already read it there) Ok, now I'm getting ticked off!... For close to 3 years (3 in Nov), I've been quite content... I never got to "goal", but my doctor and I were quite happy with my weight loss... My pants fit, my body felt like it was mine again and I am used to things being where they are now... My belly flops over when I lay on my side, my breasts, well, let's not discuss where they are, LOL... I was refused for plastic surgery, not "fat enough"... ROFLMAO... Now that's a first, for the first time in my life I'm not FAT ENOUGH!... Sheesh... But all this aside, I'm happy and actually coming to terms with myself and even my excess skin... Now, suddenly I'M CONSTANTLY HUNGRY!!!!!!!... This has been going on for the past 3-4 months now... I patrol the house looking for SOMETHING, ANYTHING TO EAT!!!!!... I eat a normal ("our" normal) dinner and not 10 minutes after I'm grazing or wanting to graze... I wake up and think of FOOD... I didn't do that BEFORE the surgery!... I'm constantly feeling hungry, or I should say constantly want to eat, perhaps not feeling hungry... But what I think it may be is I NEVER FEEL full, NEVER... I either feel nauseous for too much food, or empty, there is no "satisfaction" point of fullness... Is ANYONE else feeling this too?... I thought after a few years, I'd get SOME of this feeling back, but nope, nothing... Could this be because of menopause?!... I'm in the beginning stages of it... Well, really I've been in the beginning stages for about 3-4 years now! LOL... But I'm closing in on 50 so I'm guessing it's closer than ever now... Could this be it???... Any ideas?... Thoughts?... Anyone else feeling this way, or is it just me??... I'll be honest, the ONE good thing is my breasts are less like bags of rice and getting downright full again LOL... No, it's NOT a good thing to gain weight, but I'm trying to find a positive before I binge into oblivion!... Actually I've only put on 5lbs, but I know as well as we all know, that's how it starts!... INPUT WILLINGLY ACCEPTED... Thanks!!!

Obviously you are in the wrong mind set. You know deep down inside its "head-hunger." There are plenty of support group meetings in your area you can go to for help. Call your doctor & ask them for names & numbers. I had my surgery in Saddle Brook & my doctor has a support group meeting the first Wednesday of every month. You are not alone. I am 1 year & four months out & I think about food more now than before the surgery. I drink SO much water during the day I feel like I'm on a raft. Hang in there & call for support. Amy 242/125/goal

Hi Cathy : ) My wife, Sandi J, is sort of in the same boat. She is looking to jump start things again in her own weight loss dept, I think she looks amazingly beautiful and has no need to lose anymore or lose any further (heck she can still outrun me but luckily she lets me catch her....) sometimes : ) The head or emotional eating is something we all deal with. Gradually it starts to be a problem again for all of us sometimes? I would encourage you to meet with a support group sometimes, and get out and stay active with things YOU enjoy. Boredom., for many of us.... is where we begin to struggle sometimes? At least for me and some of the others I know?? For me? I am starting to ride a bicycle again.... ten speed. I am looking for a pool, swimming pool, and joining the gym in Toms River where a lot of the folks in our support group attend.. Toms River Fitness. I am going out to the theater, both movies and live theater more. I am working to read more fiction, novels more now that graduate school is over for the term. Basically its a keeping busy thing.. for me. In the keeping busy dept... One of the things I am resolved to do better in is posting "here". More Frequently anyhow... There are folks (perish the thought) that dont even KNOW me... heck I used to be like a repeat recidivist poster here.... I used to post DAILY.. here on the NJ board... but then got busy and eventually I havent posted for like.... oh man... maybe a couple months? Identify....and Find those things you enjoy.... hobby.... activity... social endeavor.. that YOU enjoy.... or develop things and try new things you might enjoy.. then do them OFTEN. Find these things...then do them frequently, as much as you can. Life is short.. so enjoy it whilest thou can : )) Diem Carpe... I always say........... Day of the Seize... or something like that? (grin) Eat protein first,... drink lots of water... make sure you are getting the vitamins to ensure your healthy despite the absorption issues we have.... get gentle exercise with something you LIKE... something you enjoy...with people you enjoy... Random Pillow fights and water balloon wars, along with laughter and good cheer are thought to be helpful...too......according to 4 out of 5 surveyed Pacific Northwest Rednecks... "slow solemn Timmy Nod" I invite you cheerfully to check out our support group that meets a couple times a month in Lakewood NJ and Toms River.. we have some people from the far side of Edison NJ and others from down south near Atlantic City that attend... its a good group and a super place to kick start and revisit concepts from newly out of surgery..and to make and meet new friends : ) If I can help you.....or if you need encouragement please dont hesitate to email me, or call me.... or if you would like to speak to one of our ladies from our support group just holler, there are several that I could refer you too if you would be more comfortable visiting or talking with another lady : ) Either way, nice to meet you... be encouraged and Godspeed as you pursue the process. Have a super Day : ) Timmy Ray