What is wrong with me?!?!?

Hi guys- I'm already on protonix and I eat very little carbs, so that's not it. I will try drinking more. I have labs coming up too so hopefully if I haven't figured it out by then I'll have that. I will def check my sugars too. Thanks guys! Any more ideas, please post!

I remember the phrase "Hunger is not an emergency!" It is true. I think of how many hours it has been since my last meal or how many hours until my next meal. Usually, I can wait until the next meal. Often I find that the hunger feeling will subside if I busy myself with something else. I also find drinking a 0 calorie cold or hot beverage to help.

I've had to be NPO for testing, surgery and I lived through that hunger. I've even missed a meal due to some emergency situations or delays of some kind and again, I lived through it.

I agree with above - if you are truly hungry then a chicken breast, serving of broccoli, etc. will satisfy your hunger. If you want a certain food or certain kind of food - then it is usually a craving and not real hunger.

Waiting out a craving isn't pleasant but it is not as bad as pain I've experienced (ruptured disc, fractured ankle, open belly surgery, severe migraine and pancreatitis). I reason my thoughts and realize that I can say "oh well" I just won't eat that now and move on.

The battle is in my mind - for sure.

Penny

Think I discovered the issue. I now have a sinus infection. Maybe my body was trying to fight it off? Well, now Pouchie is full of mucus (sorry) and my hunger level is zero. I've had to force myself to drink and get in all my protein. Going to the doctor today.