5 Days Post Op-Stomach Growling? Hunger Pangs?

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

OK I'm only 5 days post op and I am noticing hunger pangs and feeling hungry and even stomach growling. I thought you weren't supposed to feel physically hungry this early on? I am getting plenty of fluids in. I don't get it! Guys, help me out here. I'm a newly sleeved lady who doesn't understand what I'm going through completely.

[Tif 2.0 141]

It could be the acid in your stomach. That's what my tummy does. It feels and sounds like hunger pains, but it's really not. I try to ignore it most of the time or drink Water.< /p>

[Afro_Cyster 74]

It could be the acid in your stomach. That's what my tummy does. It feels and sounds like hunger pains, but it's really not. I try to ignore it most of the time or drink Water.

Ditto.

[lovePINK 31]

I'm also 5 days post op and having THE SAME problem.... I went to the store and bought a chunky Soup and a Hamilton beach mini blender and puréed the soup... I'm supposed to start purées in 2 days so I didn't think it would hurt.. It was about the same consistency of applesauce... Not recommending this but it satisfied my hunger... I thought I'd go crazy.

[Rico 55]

Very, very normal. I'm about 2 and half months out and i used to have the same issue during my first week out of surgery. Just stick to your diet plan and ride it out and you will feel better i guarantee it. Its a new, weird feeling during the first 2 weeks your body is in shock and is trying to adjust to the new, or modified stomach.

Good luck.

[Catracks 865]

I am 4 weeks out and my stomach groans and growls every time I put a full meal into it. I guess I process food very loud.

[PreciousCargo 55]

I too feel hungry pains when I am scheduled to eat. When I feed my belly it subsides. We are all different.

[Bedhead 158]

I'm 3 days postop and my tummy growls so loudly that it has woken me up from a dead sleep. I don't think it's because I'm hungry, I think it's just a new way of life for me.

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

My tummy is growling less today. Thank you guys for your posts. I know its normal now. I am trying to get used to this tiny tummy lol. I am going to be trying some creamy Soups soon and I cannot wait.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I think it is acid. Are you taking an acid reducer?