Maddysgram 6,159 Posted September 28, 2012 Can you name this hormone that regulates? And how does it regulate it?? Just in case Missy doesn't get back on, she posted this on this thread. It's called Ghrelin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin I hope this helps you! 1 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 28, 2012 The hormone that causes hunger is called Ghrelin. It is produced by the stomach, specifically the top outer portion. It increases before meals and decreases after meals. Because of where the band is placed, it lessens this hormone production thus creating less hunger signals to the brain. Essentially, people who opt for the Sleeve have that portion of their stomach removed entirely. Here's a Wiki article on Ghrelin if you want to read about it more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin Mind you, suppressing that hormone is only part of what the band does. You are correct that by squeezing around the stomach and food rubbing through it, it also plays a part in hunger satiation. It tricks your brain into thinking "Oh I've had tons of food, I'm not hungry". It's amazing how complicated and complex a little band really is so your saying just by placing the band by the fundus of the stomach it will decrease this hormone, your confusing many Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted September 28, 2012 I've read about Ghrelin and it sounds like Mis73 is right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 28, 2012 I've read about Ghrelin and it sounds like Mis73 is right. I would not be guided by someone who gets info off the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 28, 2012 Just in case Missy doesn't get back on, she posted this on this thread. It's called Ghrelin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin I hope this helps you! Just wanted to check if she knows what she is talking about. baffles me that she thinks by just placing a band by the fundus of stomach can decrease this hormone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted September 28, 2012 And I would not be guided by. Someone that encourages wl patients not to listen to their Dr. j/s 1 across0210 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 28, 2012 And I would not be guided by. Someone that encourages wl patients not to listen to their Dr. j/s no one is saying that, j/s!! 2 wallflower and KristinsMommy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 28, 2012 I thought this forum would be very encouraging to those who have an eating disorder. It is just monopolized by certain people who give out mis information. peace out, going to look somewhere else, hopefully none of you are on it. peace out and good look on your journey. 1 wallflower reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 28, 2012 btw here are the types of wls!! im done interacting with ignorant people who do not work in the this profession. I work on a med/surg floor as a registered nurse with bariatric patients having these wls. http://www.webmd.com...king-the-choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myndkandi 7 Posted September 29, 2012 Most of these posts have been women catfighting over definitions and who should percieve what. The purpose of this thread is for ppeople to share their REAL LIFE experiences w progressing their post op diet. It is not a recommendation to do so. It is educational for us real life people to see what happens. Thank u posters who have stayed on topic. I have yet to see a real life incident where progressing has gone wrong. Interesting. Ladies please stay on topic per thread and stop these quibbles that I keep seeing more of. 2 Rita1576 and KristinsMommy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie S. 8 Posted September 29, 2012 How long were u guys sore for? Like how many days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted September 29, 2012 like after surgery? my neck and shoulder hurt but my tummy was sore/painful for the first week (like a pulled muscle for a couple weeks, nothing tylenol couldnt fix (am speaking on my experience only) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallflower 188 Posted September 29, 2012 How long were u guys sore for? Like how many days? My side was sore to where I couldn't bend with out pain for about 10 days. It was manageable though, not severe. My neck hurt me too for 4 days, and lost my voice for about 5 days. And the world rejoiced lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted September 29, 2012 btw here are the types of wls!! im done interacting with ignorant people who do not work in the this profession. I work on a med/surg floor as a registered nurse with bariatric patients having these wls. http://www.webmd.com...king-the-choice Us ignorant? Sweetheart for supposedly being a bariatric nurse your level of ignorance on the topic is astounding. Just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandraO 22 Posted September 29, 2012 Us ignorant? Sweetheart for supposedly being a bariatric nurse your level of ignorance on the topic is astounding. Just saying. If the shoe fits wear it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites