Hungry Mouth

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question. For those of

you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and needs (hunger)

are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or is that

something that lingers and you just have to deal with it? I quit

smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having something to occupy

my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who have

experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye opener for

me and has really helped me in making my decision.

Thanks,

Joanna

[Guest guest]

Dear Joanna,

Welcome! I understand the " hungry mouth " thingie. Recently, I have

been craving pickles, olives, italian garden mix, bread & butter pickles,

etc. I think it's the taste and texture I crave so much.

I'm also able to eat carrots and celery and other crisp vegetable

slices with Ranch dip or just plain. I'm more about taste and texture than

quantity.

Take good care and God bless your WLS journey.

Love,

Trace in Va. Beach, VA

Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA

Open RNY -- 9/5/02

Height -- 5' 9 1/2 "

Starting weight -- 351.2

Current weight -- 250

Minus -- 101.2 pounds gone!

Gal. 2:20

[Guest guest]

---I was not hungry for the longest time. I am 14 months postop, and

the only time I feel hungry is when I realize it's late afternoon

and I haven't eaten at all. I feel hunger now, but I think it's

stress. I've started to eat for comfort again, and have to battle

that, but, again, I think that's from enormous stress I feel. Iv'e

heard some people who were still hungry, but I NEVER felt it for at

least 8-10 months. I had open RNY. Hope this helps. Lynn

In GastricBypass-InfoCentral , " joanna6449 "

wrote:

> Hi,

> I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question. For those

of

> you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and needs

(hunger)

> are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or is that

> something that lingers and you just have to deal with it? I quit

> smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having something to

occupy

> my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who have

> experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

>

> I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye opener

for

> me and has really helped me in making my decision.

> Thanks,

> Joanna

[Guest guest]

I have to say I did go through that. What I did was chew allot of gum. I mean

allot. To the point that the my jaw hurt bad. It got me through it. Every once

in a while it comes back. So I start chewing the 3 packs of gum a day. I don't

know other people have done. I chose gum just for the simple fact that it wasn't

food. Well, I hope that might help you. Dawn

" Hungry Mouth "

Hi,

I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question. For those of

you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and needs (hunger)

are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or is that

something that lingers and you just have to deal with it? I quit

smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having something to occupy

my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who have

experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye opener for

me and has really helped me in making my decision.

Thanks,

Joanna

[Guest guest]

TRACE- IS THERE PRGNANCY IN THE AIR? SURE SOUNDS LIKE A PREGO APPETITE TO ME?

LUV, JOYCIE

Joyce Blavat

" People do not make a change until the pain of remaining the same is

greater than the pain of change. "

" And those who danced were thought insane by those who refused to hear the

music... "

" If you judge people, you have no time to love them. "

- Mother

" When God measures a man, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the

head. "

[Guest guest]

Sandy where do you live that you are close to cedar point???????

Deb in Cleveland

Who also wants to ride the coasters haven't been there in about 10 years

because of the weight.

[Guest guest]

Joanna, right after surgery, when the pouch is still swollen

from all the stapling and prodding, I didn't feel hunger at

all and had to remind myself to eat and rink regularly. I

used all kinds of tricks to remember to do those things -

kitchen timer, timer on the stove, egg timer. Now I'm six

months out. The swelling is long gone, the pouch and I have

gotten accustomed to each other, I still have a hard time

with chickan and some other meats but I eat pretty much what

I want. I have learned to eat slowly, but I still forget

once in a while and pay the price (upchucking!) and I've

learned to 'listen' to the signals that tell me the next

bite I eat will be one too many and I'll pay the price

(upchucking!). And I've lost 110 pounds, an extraordinary

amount if I say so myself, although it's slowing drastically

the last two months. My exercise has too ... hmmmm.

Anyway, what HAS happened is that I become very hungry at

night. This is an old habit, isn't it.... I changed so many

habits, but his one has come back. I try drinking water

instead, or having a protein drink. I've changed my evening

routines so that I'm doing different things, some of them

very active. I've made low-sugar desserts with jell-o and

ricotta or Cool Whip or cottage cheese. I've made up some

trail mix of nuts, seeds and puffed wheat... I struggle with

this almost every day, and on a day that I simply drink

water and protein, I go to bed feeling VERY virtuous. Now

this hunger is actually in my head, I know. I've gotten

enough food, water and protein in the day to take care of my

requirements. This is head hunger only, and an old habit

come back to haunt me. So I have to fight it.

I think we're the kind of people who will have to fight

these demons as long as we live. There's something in us

that we cannot turn off physically... and I think that

people who've been successful and reached their goal or

become very healthy STILL have these demons. That's what I

think.

Cheers!

Sharon in D.C.

" Hungry Mouth "

Hi,

I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question. For

those of

you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and needs

(hunger)

are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or

is that

something that lingers and you just have to deal with it? I

quit

smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having something

to occupy

my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who have

experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye

opener for

me and has really helped me in making my decision.

Thanks,

Joanna

[Guest guest]

Dawn, did you ever accidentally swallow your gum? I have a

horrible vision of swallowing gum and having it block up

important ports and causing a big fuss. Ever happen?

Sharon in D.C.

Re: " Hungry Mouth "

I have to say I did go through that. What I did was chew

allot of gum. I mean allot. To the point that the my jaw

hurt bad. It got me through it. Every once in a while it

comes back. So I start chewing the 3 packs of gum a day. I

don't know other people have done. I chose gum just for the

simple fact that it wasn't food. Well, I hope that might

help you. Dawn

" Hungry Mouth "

Hi,

I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question.

For those of

you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and

needs (hunger)

are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or

is that

something that lingers and you just have to deal with it?

I quit

smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having

something to occupy

my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who

have

experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye

opener for

me and has really helped me in making my decision.

Thanks,

Joanna

[Guest guest]

Well Joanna,

I have not had mouth hunger since surgery. Head hunger yes...... see a

commercial..... think oh my gotta have that...... yup. As for the something

in the mouth......... well if you have a guy, I am sure he will be like many of

ours and offer to sacrifice himself to help us meet our protein needs.......

giggle.

Seriously, most of the time I have to be reminded to eat. I do protein shakes

and water all day long.

Hugs,

Jules

Romero

381/243/160

Lap RNY 5-29-2002

Dr. Hargroder - Plaquemine, LA

I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: impulse

buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect

day.

" Hungry Mouth "

Hi,

I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question. For those of

you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and needs (hunger)

are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or is that

something that lingers and you just have to deal with it? I quit

smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having something to occupy

my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who have

experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye opener for

me and has really helped me in making my decision.

Thanks,

Joanna

[Guest guest]

Yes I did. I was out about 1 year I think. Scared the day lights out of me. I

waited for something bad to happen all day. Nothing ever did. Did get really

gassy though. I've been really careful since then. Now if I almost swallow it, I

can stop myself. I new talent I've developed.=) Dawn

" Hungry Mouth "

Hi,

I am still in the " deciding " stage and have a question.

For those of

you who were " hungry " in your mouth (the cravings and

needs (hunger)

are in the mouth) - did that go away after the surgery, or

is that

something that lingers and you just have to deal with it?

I quit

smoking 3 years ago and still seem to miss having

something to occupy

my mouth. I know that sounds strange, but for those who

have

experienced this, you know exactly what I mean.

I really enjoy reading the messages - it has been an eye

opener for

me and has really helped me in making my decision.

Thanks,

Joanna

[Guest guest]

Dear Joycie,

::Laughing::

No, I'm certain that we won't be hearing the pitter-patter of little

feet unless it's the pitter-patter of Skyler, our five year old daughter.

Earlier this month, during " that time of the month " my stomach was

sort of queasy and I was having a pity-party on the couch. I looked over at

Corb and said, " Do you think I could be pregnant? " to which he replied,

" Aren't you on your period? "

D-oh. One of those premature-senior-moments, I suppose. I chuckled

and said, " Uh, yeah. I am. " We both had a good laugh.

I'm not really sure why I'm on the pickles/olives, kick. I think it's

the taste-buds thing. I'm never really, really " hungry " and when I do eat I

get satisfied quickly or what I make/fix isn't what I really wanted in the

first place.

I'm just really into taste and texture right now. I think that's why

I like Chinese stir-fry so much, lots of veggies in a great sauce.

Thanks for the laugh, Joycie. ::Big Hugs::

Love,

Trace