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I was having extreme hunger and it was recommended that I try replacing my generic antacid, omeprazole for the brand name Prilosec. I didn't expect much, but it thought I'd try, it actually helped quite a bit. Good luck!

Sending you wonderful wishes for an easy surgery, and speedy recovery!

I don't think you should worry too much. The experience is so different for everyone, I personally had very little gas, and only vomited once. It was a little bile, hardly anything. There was definitely some nausea, but the pain meds allowed me to sleep during those times, and feel much better upon waking. I did try and walk as soon as I was allowed, and I've heard that helps dispel the gas pumped in for the surgery. I'll hope that you have an easy time in recovery. Rest as much as you can, and try to relax. Best Wishes - S

Best wishes, and sending hopes for an easy recovery! -Sachi

You are so welcome, and if I were you, I'd pick out some chicken. A little noodle, and blend and strain with broth for your own mini lasagna. All my food looks pretty much the same, but amazed how it still tastes like what it is, lol.

I also had surgery on the 12th, and also have been really hungry. I had a couple of days where I felt like I was starving, and every time there was food around my mouth would Water so much it was embarrassing. After doing a little research I decided to make a few changes, and the difference has been huge. I'll tell you what I did in case it helps you as well, but definitely confirm with your NUT. Today was a really good day, and I felt so much better. First thing I did was switch from generic omeprazole to brand name Prilosec. I read that stomach acid feels just like hunger, and two separate people told me that they felt generic omeprazole wasn't working nearly as well as Prilosec. I don't know if this helped or not but I figured why not try. The other, bigger difference was really concentrating on Protein heavy foods. I don't know what your NUT recommends at this stage, but when I told mine I was starving, he said, I could have anything that was blended, strained, and of a consistency to be sucked through a straw. (Without actually using a straw) So my hubby and I made a vegetable stew, heavy on beef, blended it down, several times, thinning with the broth, strained it, and I've been eating that throughout the day. I'm not normally a big meat eater, but my body seems to be craving this Soup, so I believe it's the natural protein. I'm also eating Greek yogurt, thinned with milk. The first few days when I was starving, I was eating all of these crummy cream, and canned Soups, which were what my diet sheet recommended for this week. They were high in carbs, and low in protein. I truly believe they were making me miserable. I'm really a carb junky anyway so it makes sense for me to stay away from anything with that type of nutritional profile. I was initially using skim milk to make my shakes, and thin my yogurt, I switched to 2% milk, and that little bit of fat has helped tremendously with making me feel satiated. I've also blended some low fat cheese with fat free refried Beans, thinned to the right consistency with chicken broth, and strained. Good luck I know it's so tough to be hungry. I was blindsided by it, as I expected no hunger after surgery. Sachi

Thanks Msnicnic! It feels good to have the support of those who do understand! I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough start after your surgery. Im not sure if you've tried gas-x thin strips, but I've found them soothing, especially the peppermint. Thanks also for sharing your experience. Nothing could have 100% prepared me for going into surgery but I feel like reading about others experiences helped to calm my nerves and feel well informed. It's still helping me to hear what others are experiencing.

hi Hi Sother, Good luck next week, and feel free to message me if I can answer any questions for you. I had a rough morning today but am feeling fantastic this evening. I'm really looking forward to having a wider selection of foods tomorrow as my surgeon allows full liquids starting on day 3! I'm still sleeping a lot but I think that's good for the healing process. Sachi

Thanks GingerDiane! You are so right, and I do think I'll complain. When I began considering VSG I started seeing a food therapist. The self examination of that process was what made me realize that I'm truly an addict. It was so hard for me to come to that realization. I felt like such a failure for not being able to control myself. One I moved past that point, I began to feel better because I finally began to understand that I needed to approach a solution as an addict, and also to realize that I'm not alone in my addiction. That nurse momentarily brought back my feelings of shame, and self punishment. It is a vulnerable time before surgery, and the nurses especially need to be supportive, and kind.

I had my surgery yesterday around 3. I was in preop an hour longer than anticipated. I had a bad moment when the nurse told me, "you don't look like you need gastric sleeve surgery." Her tone felt very condescending. I had a brief but intense panic about whether or not I was doing the right thing. I got teary, thank God my hubby was there to make me feel better. I then got really angry, and felt it was so unprofessional of the nurse to say that to me. She has no idea what it's been like, gaining and loosing, having my hips and knees ache when I try an exercise, and all the other host of things that come with being obese. Thank goodness I haven't seen her again! Once I was wheeled into the OR things moved very fast. I remember entering the OR. ! and then nothing until waking up in recovery. and was in my room following recovery by 6. I've been sleeping a ton. Little green pain med button has been my friend. I've been up to walk twice, had nausea and cramping, but all tolerable. I thought I'd need entertainment in here but so far nod off every time I start something. Speaking of, I think I'll nap now. Best wishes to all about to join me on the other side of the table!

My date actually got moved up, and I'm going tomorrow!!! My check-in is 12:00, surgery 2:00. Today was rough, but drank as much water as I could all day, and it did help. I'm excited, but yes, nervous too. My family gave me the royal treatment today, knowing I'd be super hungry. It was nice, and keeping busy helped. I'm so glad your hubby has come around. I'm sure it was his moment for jitters, but glad it passed just in time to give you the boost you need.

Austin, TX! 1/12/15

What a great attitude, thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely to the point where 5 shakes a day sounds more appealing than eating anything I'm allowed to have. So sick of cottage cheese, lol! I am super excited to move forward. Although I'm not at my heaviest weight right now I never seem to be able to keep the weight off for any significant amount of time. I've lost and gained a thousand pounds I think. So although, this is certain to be hard, I feel like it can't possibly be harder than the last two decades of dieting. It is such a blessing to have a supportive husband, and I'm sure those 2nd thoughts are just a manifestation of his love for you. I've sent you a friend request, and would love to share our post-op experiences, and perhaps give each other a little extra support as we move toward a better life.

Thanks so much for the welcome. I'm on a two week pre-op. Requirements per day are carbs: below 30, protien: 70, Fat: low. I'm a total carbaholic, so it has been a challenge. I've done other low carb diets before but never this low! I'm petrified of complications tho, so that has been a great motivator to do as I'm told, lol! I'm mostly doing shakes with some cottage cheese or eggs. 24 hours before I'm supposed to go all Clear Liquids. How about you? Is yours similar, how are you feeling? So far, I'm really excited but expecting to get nervous soon too. I have to admit seeing your countdown ticker gave me a few butterflies.

Hi Everyone- I'm getting sleeved on 1/13/15 with Southwest Bariatrics, Dr. Fass in Austin, Tx, I'd love to be part of the group. I've just joined, but will work on my profile as soon as I'm at an actual computer!

Nairobi78 - Sending you good wishes for tomorrow! I am in Austin, Tx also with Dr. Fass. I'm scheduled for Jan. 13. Would love to support each other, and hear about your experience if you are comfortable with that. I just joined but will be working on my profile tomorrow.