vangirl Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Today, I felt real hunger for the first time, and real cravings for food, where I'm affected by seeing food around me and on the television. The honeymoon is over! Tomorrow I'm starting the protein drinks and cream soups/full liquids, which I'm looking forward to. I'm able to take more liquid at a time now, which has corresponded with the increased hunger. But it's a good thing, because I wasn't drinking enough water before, and now it's easier to get it down. I'm finding it so hard to sip the water slowly. This is a totally new thing to learn. I've always guzzled water and drinks down, and so I get really impatient! This really is an experience of having to get to know a new body and new ways of doing things. I wonder how long it will take for the old habits to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Soooo, you're right in the start of Bandstar Hell, it’s not fun - its damn hard and its when we have to work the hardest. From everything I’ve read its takes about 90 days to change habits and that was my personal experience as well. Sounds like what you’re dealing with is more the emotional hunger than the true one. You have to fight this with everything you’ve got. I can tell by your posts that you’re going to do great so put your boxing gloves on and get ready to go for the gold! Drink slowly, put notes around the kitchen if you have too, but you really need to take small sips. Starting the protein and creamy soup will help ease the pain. Stay strong, you’ll make it through – if we can do it you can! Best, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Argh me too! Except I'm on Day 10. The first week was a dream, and I hope a glimpse into what the future will be after I get some fills. Maybe I am not getting enough protein. What is a high-protein soup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Argh me too! Except I'm on Day 10. The first week was a dream, and I hope a glimpse into what the future will be after I get some fills.Maybe I am not getting enough protein. What is a high-protein soup? You definitely need to make sure you have plenty of protein. I would shoot for 60 grams. I wasn't getting enough on my 21 day on liquids after about day 10 started getting extremely dizzy, it was not fun. Make a protein shake in skim milk. Also, I drink G2 gatorade (sometimes) with a protein bullet, called "New Whey Liquid Protein." They have 42 grams of protein and come in grape, orange, fruit punch, blue raspberry. (some of the flavors have less protein gram) You can get them online the cheapest, but health stores & vitamin shops have them. http://www.idssports.com/products.php?cat=10 I know some people add protein to soups and meals, but I would rather add it to a drink. I do this when I first leave my house and I sip it all day. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontondan Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have problems with commercials too....I start salivating when I see the Dairy Queen commercials!!!! I have a DVR and I record all my shows now and whiz through all of the commercial at fast forward so they don't tempt me anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 The worst for me is the pizza commercials. I never noticed how many there were until now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangirl Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I hate the pizza and fast food commercials too! Everywhere I look, I see a burger. I also bought some protein powder to mix into my drinks, to get in my protein. Amanda2008, I know what you mean about the first week being a glimpse into the future. It was such a wonderful feeling to not be hungry those first four days, especially when on the clear liquid portion of the post-op diet. I mean, it felt like freedom, and I thought, if life with the band is like this, I'm set! But I figure, if I could get through the pre-op diet, I can get through this. And also, my fear of wrecking my band and throwing away the good money I spent on it is deterrent enough to not cheat. Although, I'm sure it's easier said than done, as I'm only on day 6. Let's see how I feel on day 10, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaAnn Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Soooo, you're right in the start of Bandstar Hell, it’s not fun - its damn hard and its when we have to work the hardest. From everything I’ve read its takes about 90 days to change habits and that was my personal experience as well. Sounds like what you’re dealing with is more the emotional hunger than the true one. You have to fight this with everything you’ve got. I can tell by your posts that you’re going to do great so put your boxing gloves on and get ready to go for the gold! Drink slowly, put notes around the kitchen if you have too, but you really need to take small sips. Starting the protein and creamy soup will help ease the pain. Stay strong, you’ll make it through – if we can do it you can! Best, Lisa Yup, I'm about 100 days out and yesterday was the day it all clicked for me, the exericise and especially the protein since my hair has been falling out in clumps. Drink your protein!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yup, I'm about 100 days out and yesterday was the day it all clicked for me, the exericise and especially the protein since my hair has been falling out in clumps. Drink your protein!!! Are you not taking biotin? That will help with the hair..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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