Question:
food issue
i'am tw weeks post op and i want so bad to eat also i haven't had a good bowel movement what is wrong with me i take centrum chewables take the liquids but sometimes feel i need more (real food) i want food help — shorty04 (posted on December 16, 2007)
December 16, 2007
Sounds like it's head hunger. Try to keep yourself busy, but first make
sure you drink ALL your water and then some each and every day. And now
that yr a few weeks post op, are you drinking your protein?! That's a must
and will definately help with your "hunger." Good luck, God
bless and welcome to the losing side!
— crystalsno
December 16, 2007
I understand what you're feeling. It truly is 'head hunger', but that's
easier said than dealt with when you're feeling hungry. I found that I was
as much bored with what I was allowed to consume as the fact that I missed
the chewing action. (I can remember looking forward to my chewable
vitamins simply because I got to CHEW them!) Trust me, it will get better.
As soon as you're allowed to have soft solids then try thin mashed
potatoes made with chicken broth instead of water. I even remember adding
a little cheese to them at about week four.....taking small bites....and
savoring the flavor. In the meantime, try some of the Celestial flavored
teas. They're decaffeinated. and TASTE really good. I especially liked
the Red Vanilla Madagascar - it tastes like vanilla cake mix.
YOU have the power to succeed. You've made a wonderful decision and all of
us here know that you'll prevail and conquer this step in living too!!!!
Many days it seems like hard work but it's sooooo worth it!!!
God bless,
Toni
— tonidaniels913
December 17, 2007
Have you tried baby food?
— lesleigh07
December 17, 2007
Given that you've posted a very similar question not too long ago (about
cheating with foods), you really might want to consider talking to a
professional who could help you find some ways to deal with the head
hunger. You'd be surprised at what a good counsellor can do to help us
with our coping mechanisms.
— SteveColarossi
December 17, 2007
I understand, it's just head hunger--- it will pass in a few weeks... I
used to cry when my family would eat... but it does get better, hang in
there and make sure to get all your liquids and vitamins in! It gets better
I promise and the reward is SOO great!!!
— airbear762000
December 17, 2007
Try fiber choice with calcium.
— 2409w.poplar_rodriguez
December 18, 2007
I think you may need to drink more water for the bowel mvements. I'm 6
weeks post op and am having the same problem too, if worse comes to worse
and enema will be best in the long run!!!! good luck!
— 1gr8auntie
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