been awhile
hey ppl hows it going?? its been awhile since ive been on the site- its going good for me it seems - im 4 months post op and have lost "130lbs" its a up hill fight - late at night i get these old hungry feelings but i dont eat- i get all grumpy about it too and my wife doesnt understand she says she does BUT i know shes just saying that-- i told her its like a drug addict wanting a fix or summin and it makes me feel all alone at this anymore-- but im sticking to my guns so to speak-- seems everytime i go walking now i over do it a lil lol walk to far to fast but anymore i feel the need to over do it, i cant sit still and stuff like i use to- might go fishin after while the suns out and its BEAUTIFUL weather out today--im glad to see ppl on here thats going thru the SAME thing that I AM -makes it ezr to deal with and stuff , hope EVERYONE of YOU are doing GREAT
Hey Marty!
It's great to hear from you! 130 lbs!! Congrats to you! That's wonderful! 
I completely understand about battling head hunger. You know, my stomach never growls...I never *feel* hungry....but at times I have the urge to just sit and nibble. Doesn't really even matter what it is, I just have that old urge to eat. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had alot going on in my life and without even thinking about I turned to food for comfort. Now I KNOW that this is something I do to deal with emotional issues and it's been something that I've been very mindful of, but that week....it just happened almost subconsciously. I asked a friend for a 'kick in the pants' to get me back on track! (So if you ever need a 'kick in the pants'....let me know. I'll be happy to help you out! 
)
Isn't it funny how loved ones say they understand or try to understand.....they still just don't get 'it'. My parents are the same way. I know they love me and want what's best for me....but I try to talk to them about these things.....they just don't get it. It's talking to other WLS patients that really helps me. They KNOW what I'm going through. They understand exactly what I'm feeling. Like you said, it's like trying to break an addiction. Just like an alcoholic wants alcohol to feel good, like a smoker wants nicotine to feel good.....we want food to feel good. I've worked hard to change from relying on food to make me feel full, content. I had to take a good look within myself and figure out why I turned to food and how else I could deal with those emotions instead. It's not been easy, but it's been worth it. Not only because it's helped me to lose weight.....but because it's healthier for me emotionally to deal with the emotions I'm feeling rather than stuff them down with food.
Anyhoo....don't be a stranger. Come tell us what's going on and how you're doing! And if you need a shoulder to lean on.....I'm here for ya!
I completely understand about battling head hunger. You know, my stomach never growls...I never *feel* hungry....but at times I have the urge to just sit and nibble. Doesn't really even matter what it is, I just have that old urge to eat. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had alot going on in my life and without even thinking about I turned to food for comfort. Now I KNOW that this is something I do to deal with emotional issues and it's been something that I've been very mindful of, but that week....it just happened almost subconsciously. I asked a friend for a 'kick in the pants' to get me back on track! (So if you ever need a 'kick in the pants'....let me know. I'll be happy to help you out! )
Isn't it funny how loved ones say they understand or try to understand.....they still just don't get 'it'. My parents are the same way. I know they love me and want what's best for me....but I try to talk to them about these things.....they just don't get it. It's talking to other WLS patients that really helps me. They KNOW what I'm going through. They understand exactly what I'm feeling. Like you said, it's like trying to break an addiction. Just like an alcoholic wants alcohol to feel good, like a smoker wants nicotine to feel good.....we want food to feel good. I've worked hard to change from relying on food to make me feel full, content. I had to take a good look within myself and figure out why I turned to food and how else I could deal with those emotions instead. It's not been easy, but it's been worth it. Not only because it's helped me to lose weight.....but because it's healthier for me emotionally to deal with the emotions I'm feeling rather than stuff them down with food.
Anyhoo....don't be a stranger. Come tell us what's going on and how you're doing! And if you need a shoulder to lean on.....I'm here for ya! ~*Chris*~
When one door of happiness closes, another opens:
but often we look so long at the closed door that
we do not see the one which has been opened for us.
Helen Keller
Hey Marty, glad to see ya back, it has been a while. U r doing great 130 pounds in 4 months is awesome. I hear ya on the head hunger. I'm 2 yrs out and still get it bad. I want to nibble but know that I can't and it does make me grumpy too. Its hard. I have to find something to occupy myself with. I know this will sound crazy but when its real bad I have to cook. I don't eat but I cook like mad for my family. My hubby says I drive him nuts. He's always telling me to stop talking about cooking or asking him what he wants. He doesn't understand that in a weird way it helps me. Don't be a stranger. We're all in this together and have to support one another.
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Ange
Marty you're doing so fantastic!! 130-pounds???!!!! WoW, pat yourself on the back and take a bow, this is awesome!
As far as the eating and stuff, I'm on the phone constantly with Vickie R. asking her if I'm eating too much. I am struggling with hunger as well. I've been having low blood sugars and had to add carbs back into my diet. Needless to say, this brings on the urge to eat things I can't eat. I've stepped off the wagon a few times, but mostly I do stay on. It's when I have difficulties keeping to a schedule with my eating that I find myself nibbling.
I do have the physical hunger and I've had to watch myself carefully in the last few months, because the blood sugars try to take over my logic of food. It *is* an uphill battle, especially when you're still fighting the head hunger as well. (which I am)
I don't know if any of us truly get over the head hunger. I think it's something we have to learn to cope with and find other alternatives. As we lose our weight, and are able to be more active, I think those coping mechanisms become easier to find.
Good job again and keep checking in--
Dee
As far as the eating and stuff, I'm on the phone constantly with Vickie R. asking her if I'm eating too much. I am struggling with hunger as well. I've been having low blood sugars and had to add carbs back into my diet. Needless to say, this brings on the urge to eat things I can't eat. I've stepped off the wagon a few times, but mostly I do stay on. It's when I have difficulties keeping to a schedule with my eating that I find myself nibbling.
I do have the physical hunger and I've had to watch myself carefully in the last few months, because the blood sugars try to take over my logic of food. It *is* an uphill battle, especially when you're still fighting the head hunger as well. (which I am)
I don't know if any of us truly get over the head hunger. I think it's something we have to learn to cope with and find other alternatives. As we lose our weight, and are able to be more active, I think those coping mechanisms become easier to find.
Good job again and keep checking in--
Dee
when i get that"hungry" feelin i grab a dill pickle and it kills it lol plus i like em anyway- im scared that ill start cheatin and the only person i would be cheatin is MYSELF im shooting for 300lbs so i have another 130 BUT i am half way there having lost 130- that would put me at 260 gone which would be GREAT- im a big guy even if i lose more weight ill never be "skinny" but i wasnt going for "skinny" but "HEALTHY" is what IM AFTER and thanks for the great comments and support-- im here if i can be of help and my yahoo id is mb86lx
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