1 week post op and starving

jes · May 31, 2011

I am 1 week post op and was so hungry i went looking For options to eat. I found that some people were eating mushies so I tried tuna today. Now I'm freaking out. Anyone else do this? I'm a lttle scared that i will have complications.

loseforlife · May 31, 2011

From reading tons of posts it seems some doctors allow their patients to eat mushies (including tuna) one week out. Others keep their patients on full liquids for up to 3 weeks post op. My doc lets you go to mushies after 2 weeks. If you have not had issues already you will probably be ok, however, it is important to follow the plan that your doctor has laid out for you. I think the concern is that you will overfil or stress the stomach and "spring a leak". My doc said if I made it the first two weeks without a leak then I would likely never have a leak. He said that was the major "risk" of the procedure. Needless to say, I did't want complications requiring further major surgery so I followed the plan to the letter. I would rather be safe than sorry. It is too early to start "cheating" for lack of a better phrase. I don't mean to be harsh, but when you start feeling hungry have a protien shake, it is sure to cure your hunger! LOL, they are horrible aren't they. Good luck, please don't take any unneccesary risks, we have the rest of our lives to begin eating again. You can do this!

Vickie

AutumnLily · May 31, 2011

You should stick to your doctor's recommended food plan. Are you on a PPI? As the acid in your stomach makes you think you are hungry. If you are not on a PPI (proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole or nexium) you should take to your doctor or PCP and get a prescription. Note the PPI will take up to a week to show a complete effect. After two weeks on the PPI if you are still feeling hungry then it is most likely hunger.

Check with your doctor before you decide to jump from liquids to mushies! Your doctor can only tell you what is best for you and the sleeve that he has created for you.

Husky2Healthy · May 31, 2011

I went exactly through this also, I know how terrifiying this can be. See my post, there is GREAT advise in there: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/17948-pushing-my-luck/page__p__150619#entry150619

Also, check with your doctor, I was eating the right amount, but I was waiting too long between eating. I was trying to eat just 3 times a day, when I should have been eating every couple of hours. Call your doctor and double check how frequently they want you to eat, but make sure you tewll them how often you are eating now. Neer be afraid to call your doctor/nurse practioner, they are quite use to having a new patient call at least once a week.

This is normal for some people what you are feeling, because I felt it. But just stay on your plan and reach out if it gets to be too much.

Best,

Steven