I had my surgery 4 days ago and the the gas pains are pretty bad, I take the chewable gas x tabletsand it seems to help a bit. I try to walk around the neighborhood at least twice aday. Although I wouldnt do it by your self because I feel week about half way thu the journey. And about you still feeling hungry , make sure you getting your daily required protein. If you do not you will get hungery. I hope this helps.