I've Finally Did It...why Am I Hungry?

[loving the new me 0]

I am into my 2nd week of post-op. I am hungry all the time. I'm getting very frustrated. Can I get some tips on how to stop this hunger?

[CAsleeve 56]

Well interesting. I personally wasn't at all hungry my 2nd week post-op, but I was hurting to be too hungry. It might be head hunger? Anyway, drink your Protein Shakes and get Protein in as much as possible. It will help with hunger. I consumed the Premier Protein shakes I got at costco, pre-made and easy. I would add soy milk and a couple scoops of Beneprotein powder to them - to get in more protein and the soy milk was added for also a little more protein, but mostly because I think the shakes are a bit too sweet.

Others on this site will be giving their advice also.

Best of luck to you.

[2ndtimesacharm 35]

I too am in my second week post op and today was the first day I wa starving!! I don't know why because I had my protien shake and have about 40 ounces of Water in already. I don't want eat but I don't know what to do. My doctor did clear me for mushies but I am afraid if I start eating I will not see a big loss this week. This is much harder than I expected. Gotta just get through this day and move on to the next I guess! Good luck!!

[Lissa 2,631]

Hunger this early post op typically has two causes: Head Hunger or Acid. Nothing will help the head hunger but you, however, the acid is an easy fix. Talk to your surgeon about starting an acid reducer now. You will be amazed how fast the hungry feeling goes away! Good luck!!

[Swimmer 199]

I'm about eight weeks and have been hungry for the first time and am wondering if I should take two acid reducers a day? I loved never feeling hungry the first few weeks and was hoping that continued.

[Lissa 2,631]

Swimmer, Talk to your doctor or dietician. You may actually need to increase your calorie intake at 8 weeks out rather than take more acid reducer. I have days where all I want to do is eat...and I crave Protein foods. My doc's advice was to eat more protein! LOL

[Swimmer 199]

Thanks Lissa! I usually eat 400-500 a day so you might be right. I am finding some days I can eat a lot more and am more hungry. Funny thing is those are usually days I lose. Other dats like today it's 7 and i'm under 300 and can't eat anymore. I'm hungrier but seem to get full faster now. Crazy journey.

[loving the new me 0]

Thanks ladies for the advice. I wI'll

[loving the new me 0]

Thanks for the advice I will try more Protein. I don't seem to be getting all my Water. Thanks

[Dooter 1,457]

OH, my stomach never stopped growling while I was on liquids!! It did not stop until I got to blender foods. I finally got relief then. I'm on "soft food" now and as I sit here, my stomach is growling. I feel like I could eat something. And I take my acid reducers faithfully. I've been taking those for years, so I know what that feels like, boy howdy. If I am lax about having a Protein Shake at least once a day (all at once OR split up) my stomach will read me the riot act. But I was for sure feeling hunger while still on liquids. (even Protein Shakes and cream soups.) Nothing sticks around long enough. It'll be over soon though. Just gotta plow on through it! You got this!!!

[ButterflyGirl 4]

In my case, hunger has been my clue that I'm ready to move on to the next stage! First from Clear Liquids to full liquids, then from full liquids to puree, and now from puree to soft foods! I've gotten gungry about 3 or 4 times, moved on to the next stage and been fine!!!