When we think we are hungry we can really be thirsty. At that time we should drink a glass of water, just plain water. Try drinking at least 8 oz of water before every meal, another with the meal, then another at the end of the meal. Other liquids may not work, they can make you even more hungry. Coffee, teas, and soft drinks, diet can be the worst, to make you more hungry and may not fill you up. Yes, with all that water in you, you will have to make more trips to the bathroom, think of it as exercise.

Doctors know very little about diet and neither do OTs or PTs. Nutritionist can help with diet and what to do about hunger. I am to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks each day. These are not regular size meals and 100 calorie snacks.

Depression can come along with the stroke, you can take pills or visit the Psychiatry Department. I did not want to take another pill so I see a therapist once a month. When our brain has been damaged we have to make it well again. Good luck. mlmcg

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