Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 Jac, You and your sister are in my thoughts and prayers. We are sisters in spirit...everytime I read one of your posts I identify with so much of what you say and NOW I find out that instead of grabbing a snickers bar you crave a bagel and cream cheese! If I am going to get into trouble that is my weapon of choice...a Panera bagel. I just can't buy them. Sometimes I think I can just be " normal " and take one at a time out of the freezer and eat half and then not touch them for a week. Sheesh! The other day I ate 3/4 of a cinnamon Panera bagel with cream cheese. I got queezy, sweaty and had to hurl it up because I ate too fast and it got stuck. What is it about most of us that even getting sick doesn't keep us from thinking the next day we can do it again because another bagel is in the freezer??? Over 2 years out and still try at times to " beat the pouch " (sounds like a bad C & W song!) Carol G goal > I have head hunger. > This has been a very high stress summer for me. My youngest sister went to > prison for drugs, and is in a facility less than 10 miles from me. > Consequently, I have " guests " nearly every weekend. I figure if they are > family, and are here 10-12 days a month, they are no longer guests, and I am > not running a bed and breakfast/short order kitchen. They are not yet > convinced, although the last weekend they were here, imagine their surprise > when I told them that Friday night is Date Night for my husband and myself, > and we were going out—without them. And did. > My mother had surgery here in OKC, and came home to recuperate with me. She > lives in Texas, 150 miles away. Mom is NOT a problem, except for being 66 > years old, and still raising 3 of my 4 over 40 siblings, and their children, > and then complaining to me about it. Then I had surgery—and the continued > parade of " guests. " The latest stress factor is my husband has been > activated again, and apparently, this time it is not for practice. He leaves > for Kabul, Afghanistan on September 19th. He will be gone for a year. > Consequently, I am totally stressed out, and for the first time in all my > WLS life, I am hungry ALL the time. I KNOW that it's head hunger. And, so > far, I've got it under control. When DH is gone, it probably won't go away, > but there won't be any of the snacks I usually keep for him in the house. > This means that my frequent " guests " had better bring what they want to eat > with them, or go to the nearby grocery store. I'm especially concerned about > my sister and brother-in-law's 5-year-old daughter. I know she weighs at > least 60 lbs. I have tried to talk to them about it. Their excuse (now) is > that they are compensating for her mother being gone now (in prison). Before > it was because she was sick. She was born with a heart defect, and had open > heart surgery at 18 months. I've tried to point out that they are not doing > her heart any favors by letting her continue this way, and she'll probably > be 300 pounds and have congestive heart failure before she is 20. What the > heck do I know? Only that I am not going to contribute to the problem for > the 2-3 days a week that she is here. And I told them, the same weekend I > pointed out that I wasn't giving up my Friday night dates with my husband, > that it's " My House, My Rules. " > Ok, I'm done venting now. And the urge to have an everything bagel and cream > cheese has passed…. > > Jac > http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com/ > http://members.cox.net/XXXFARMPAINTS > mail to: jholdaway@c... <mailto:%20jholdaway@c...> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 Carol has her Panera bagel and Snickers bars, for me its the Panera very chocolate brownie-to die for! Yes, you do have alot to be stressed about. And understandably, stress causes us to want to eat to 'calm' the fears and anxiety. Self-medicating, its what made me fat to begin with. Well, you've probably thought of these stress reducers already, but here are a few that help me: 1. EXERCISE until exhausted then you are too tired to eat. It works! 2. Go to bed early-I have most of my munchies at night in front of the tv. 3. Keep all the junk out of the house- out of sight, NOT out of mind, but if its not in the house, have to settle for that apple or protein shake. 4. Take up a hobby where you use your hands, like cross word puzzles (me) or knitting (definitely NOT me). The premise is that if your hands are busy, no time to use them to eat. 5. This one I cant take credit for, another WLS person recommended it and it makes sense. When you crave something, drink an 8 oz glass of water very fast. If you still crave it, drink a 2nd glass of water very fast. By then you should definitely not be hungry anymore, but if still hungry, go ahead and have it. 6. A hot drink helps take away hunger-hot tea or even hot chocolate if your a chocoholic like me! Hang in there, and give those relatives a list of all the local motels in the area that are available when they want to visit next time. Tell them you'd be happy to make the reservation for them! Cindy lap RNY 2/8/02 > I have head hunger. > This has been a very high stress summer for me. My youngest sister went to > prison for drugs, and is in a facility less than 10 miles from me. > Consequently, I have " guests " nearly every weekend. I figure if they are > family, and are here 10-12 days a month, they are no longer guests, and I am > not running a bed and breakfast/short order kitchen. They are not yet > convinced, although the last weekend they were here, imagine their surprise > when I told them that Friday night is Date Night for my husband and myself, > and we were going out—without them. And did. > My mother had surgery here in OKC, and came home to recuperate with me. She > lives in Texas, 150 miles away. Mom is NOT a problem, except for being 66 > years old, and still raising 3 of my 4 over 40 siblings, and their children, > and then complaining to me about it. Then I had surgery—and the continued > parade of " guests. " The latest stress factor is my husband has been > activated again, and apparently, this time it is not for practice. He leaves > for Kabul, Afghanistan on September 19th. He will be gone for a year. > Consequently, I am totally stressed out, and for the first time in all my > WLS life, I am hungry ALL the time. I KNOW that it's head hunger. And, so > far, I've got it under control. When DH is gone, it probably won't go away, > but there won't be any of the snacks I usually keep for him in the house. > This means that my frequent " guests " had better bring what they want to eat > with them, or go to the nearby grocery store. I'm especially concerned about > my sister and brother-in-law's 5-year-old daughter. I know she weighs at > least 60 lbs. I have tried to talk to them about it. Their excuse (now) is > that they are compensating for her mother being gone now (in prison). Before > it was because she was sick. She was born with a heart defect, and had open > heart surgery at 18 months. I've tried to point out that they are not doing > her heart any favors by letting her continue this way, and she'll probably > be 300 pounds and have congestive heart failure before she is 20. What the > heck do I know? Only that I am not going to contribute to the problem for > the 2-3 days a week that she is here. And I told them, the same weekend I > pointed out that I wasn't giving up my Friday night dates with my husband, > that it's " My House, My Rules. " > Ok, I'm done venting now. And the urge to have an everything bagel and cream > cheese has passed…. > > Jac > http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com/ > http://members.cox.net/XXXFARMPAINTS > mail to: jholdaway@c... <mailto:%20jholdaway@c...> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 I thought that I was the only one that hot drinks would blunt hunger! It's nice to finally know that I am not the only one. I thought for a while that it was just in my mind! Thanks! Reba > 6. A hot drink helps take away hunger-hot tea or even hot chocolate > if your a chocoholic like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 In a message dated 9/2/2003 4:54:29 PM Central Daylight Time, shrinkin2000@... writes: > I thought that I was the only one that hot drinks would blunt > hunger! It's nice to finally know that I am not the only one. I > thought for a while that it was just in my mind! > ------------------------------------- Yah, a nice cuppa decaf will do it for me most times. Funny thing is, the nutritionist who writes for Beyond Change says to avoid hot drinks. Can't remember why, now, though. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 In a message dated 9/2/2003 3:24:36 PM Central Daylight Time, cindyjrubin@... writes: > 4. Take up a hobby where you use your hands, like cross word puzzles > (me) or knitting (definitely NOT me). The premise is that if your > hands are busy, no time to use them to eat. > ------------------------------------------- Hah! I'm a GREAT crossword puzzler and eater at the same time. Never once stopped me from eating. Now knitting, I don't know.................ain't about to try it though: too uncoordinated. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 In a message dated 9/2/2003 11:29:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, brzezinski4@... writes: Hot Tea or coffee for me when im battling head hunger, and i also use ice chips- yeah i know bad for my teeth. Tara Swiss Miss has a great Hot Chocolate made with Splenda. Fay Bayuk **300/166 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 09/03/2003 7:28:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, shrinkin2000@... writes: > If you find out why, I would love to know. Since my WLS (3.5 yrs > ago) I do not handle cold drinks very well. I even drink water at > room temp. Cold water is harder for me to handle at any time of the > day, but almost impossible in the morning. I have only found a > handful of other WLS that have had this happen to them. > > I don't do cold drinks well either. I do not refrigerate my water for that reason. Glad to know it is not just me. O'Connell Haverhill Ma Open RNY 2/7/02 Pre op weight:248 Now: 136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Carol, If you find out why, I would love to know. Since my WLS (3.5 yrs ago) I do not handle cold drinks very well. I even drink water at room temp. Cold water is harder for me to handle at any time of the day, but almost impossible in the morning. I have only found a handful of other WLS that have had this happen to them. Reba > In a message dated 9/2/2003 4:54:29 PM Central Daylight Time, > shrinkin2000@y... writes: > > > I thought that I was the only one that hot drinks would blunt > > hunger! It's nice to finally know that I am not the only one. I > > thought for a while that it was just in my mind! > > ------------------------------------- > > Yah, a nice cuppa decaf will do it for me most times. Funny thing is, the > nutritionist who writes for Beyond Change says to avoid hot drinks. Can't > remember why, now, though. > > Carol A > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Add me to the list of those who find hot beverages reduces hunger. I have had a theory for myself. When I am thirsty I can gulp down and big drink (or at least I used to gulp them down before WLS). I think they named the " Big Gulp " just for me. But a cup of a hot beverage requires you to sip it. It has time to get the message from your stomach to your brain that says " Something is here brain, you can be quiet now " . For me, coffee does it better than tea. I don't know why. B from NJ Re: Re: Head Hunger > In a message dated 9/2/2003 4:54:29 PM Central Daylight Time, > shrinkin2000@... writes: > > > I thought that I was the only one that hot drinks would blunt > > hunger! It's nice to finally know that I am not the only one. I > > thought for a while that it was just in my mind! > > ------------------------------------- > > Yah, a nice cuppa decaf will do it for me most times. Funny thing is, the > nutritionist who writes for Beyond Change says to avoid hot drinks. Can't > remember why, now, though. > > Carol A > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/30/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 9/3/2003 2:40:40 AM Central Daylight Time, fbayuk@... writes: > Swiss Miss has a great Hot Chocolate made with Splenda. > ----------------------------------- Which I sometimes dump into a cuppa hot decaf for a special treat......... Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 , Sounds logical to me. Never thought about the why. As for tea...I can't do it very often or very much at a time. For some reason it doesn't like me. Even after 3.5+ yrs I have to take it easy with tea either hot or cool. Anybody else have problems with tea? Funny, but coffee (decaf) does great! No prob at all! Love, Reba > Add me to the list of those who find hot beverages reduces hunger. I have > had a theory for myself. When I am thirsty I can gulp down and big drink (or > at least I used to gulp them down before WLS). I think they named the " Big > Gulp " just for me. But a cup of a hot beverage requires you to sip it. It > has time to get the message from your stomach to your brain that says > " Something is here brain, you can be quiet now " . For me, coffee does it > better than tea. I don't know why. > > B from NJ > > Re: Re: Head Hunger > > > > In a message dated 9/2/2003 4:54:29 PM Central Daylight Time, > > shrinkin2000@y... writes: > > > > > I thought that I was the only one that hot drinks would blunt > > > hunger! It's nice to finally know that I am not the only one. I > > > thought for a while that it was just in my mind! > > > ------------------------------------- > > > > Yah, a nice cuppa decaf will do it for me most times. Funny thing is, the > > nutritionist who writes for Beyond Change says to avoid hot drinks. Can't > > remember why, now, though. > > > > Carol A > > > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/30/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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