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I am 5 days post op and keep getting hungry. I've had a 16 oz serving of won ton soup broth that I've been working on the last 5 hours and it's almost gone. I've drank 16 oz of flavored water, 4 oz of 1% milk, 4 oz of isopure proetin juice, and can't seem to get this hunger gone!! Any advice?

That's good news! Thanks for the info. I'll be looking forward to that day.

I am on Pepcid AC 2x a day for acid. Except I'm not sure it is helping my hunger issues. My family is eating enchiladas right now and I feel like I could eat one right along with them. I'm not sure if it's because I did this surgery at a lower BMI or if it's because my body is deprived of food.

I am struggling with the protein shakes and can't get them down. I am 4 days post op and feel very weak due to not getting any food. Is there something else out there that it could try for protein? I've ordered the Protidiet but need something while waiting for that to come in.

Yes, there were several medical reasons as to why I had it done. I had a hiatal hernia, high cholesterol, plus my mom is a diabetic and had gastric bypass 6 yrs ago. It was heading my direction anyway and I needed to do something before it was too late. But then again, I keep questioning myself whether or not I made the right decision. I also ask myself if it is dangerous to have the sleeve for someone with a lower BMI like mine? Not sure really what to think but all I can say is I'm missing eating out at restaurants right now.

I have absolutely no energy to do anything. I keep feeling weak and faint. What can I do to overcome this?

It just feels like it's backed up in my chest and squeezes and is uncomfortable. Maybe it's where they repaired the hiatal hernia? I'm just worried because I did the surgery with a BMI of 29 and I have lost 15 pounds in 4 days. I hope this was a healthy decision that I made. I'm beginning to get depressed and regret my decision.

Any suggestions?? I have only had about 6 oz of protein in 3 days. I just can't get it down. Will I ever be hungry for real food again?

Thank you so much for this info. I will be placing an order tonight to get some. Did you like the tomato basil Soup? What drinks did you like?

Where could I order ProtiDiet for the best deal? It sounds like something I could tolerate. I have the Premier Protein shakes but I just can't get them down right now. I would rather have something more salty instead of sweet. What is recommended to order?

Oh you will! It just takes time. Hang in there. It will get easier and easier. Once you are onto solid foods you will have a whole new set of issues with learning what you can eat comfortably and how much and how fast, but trial and error will get you where you need to be eventually. Just take it one day at a time and know that each of those days is bringing you closer and closer to feeling "normal" again. I'm just worried now that I've lost 10 pounds in 3 days and I feel it is too fast but I know I'm having a hard time getting any liquids down. I only need to lose a maximum of 50 lbs total so that means only 40 to go. Hopefully I don't go below because it would not be a healthy weight.

I think it is mainly the feeling of "backing up" due to the hiatal hernia. I guess yogurt drinks would be acceptable too. I never thought of those. Thanks for that info. I just hope it gets easier and I'll be able to hang out with friends again at restaurants and still eat. ????

I am 2 days post-op and have only had 12 oz of liquid today. It's a real struggle to get them down. My stomach starts to gurgle. Will that ever go away?

I also had a hiatal hernia repair and it just seems to be extra hard to get the liquids in because of the tightening in my chest.

I am 2 days post -op as well. I have been sleeping on the recliner the past 2 nights and it has been good for me. How is your pain level?

I had mine on 4/20/15 also. How is your recovery going? Mine was rough the day after but today has been getting better.

I am 25 hours post-op and am struggling with getting my liquids in. I've been sipping them out of a medicine cup and it hurts when I swallow. Did anyone else have this happen? I've only had about 4 oz. in the last 9 hours. I don't know what else to do. Is this normal?

Does anyone know when you can start taking bigger drinks? Or do you have to sip the rest of your life?