I'm Hungry

baileymb · June 17, 2004

I didn't think I would be hungry so soon!!

Can anyone suggest somethng to help with it?

I am feeling real good, except when I have to burp, I can feel the air go through the band and it kinda ouches!!

The incesions don't hurt at all, it is the muscles around it that hurt and I get a burning sensation well below my port incesion, feels like a nerve or something!

These are minor ouchy's that last a sec or so.

Other then that I feel pretty darn good!

Will be taking an extra week of work just to be safe, I see the surg on Tuesday so I will have a better grasp on how I am doing. I also see the nutritionist in hopes to be put on more of a mushy food restriction!!!

I have lost alomst 20 lbs since the start of the pre-surg diet, not to bad so far!!

Baileym

Alexandra · June 17, 2004

Hi Bailey,

Hunger is a GOOD sign! Your body is healing up nicely and your regular bodily processes are back in gear. That's good news! So now your task is to satisfy the hunger while following your doctor's instructions as to what you can eat.

Protein is the key to satisfying your hunger and staying satisfied longer. Look for Soups with high Protein contents, like egg drop Soup or bean Soups that you can whirl in a blender for a bit. If you're on to mushy foods, chili or refried Beans are the best for stick-to-your-ribs staying power. And a good Protein shake should fill you up and keep you full for a while too.

You're movin' on, girl!

Janie Jackson · June 17, 2004

Hi, when did you have your surgery? I had mine on MAY 6TH. Mothers day was a few days later and I was recouperating at my moms, when they made this mothers day feast. It was very hard. I think I was probably more mentally hungry, but it was pretty miserable. Mqre than once I said to my self WHAT HAVE YOU DONE ? Now it is better but I have stopped loosing weight. My daughter just made brownies and I just had a taste and I am satisified, before I would have eaten 5 or more of them. I do think drinking all my Water and eating Dole sugar free popcicles helps me be not so hungry. Best of luck to you!

donali · June 17, 2004

Yay, Bailey! What Alexandra said.

If you're still in the liquid phase, try blending Protein shakes with ice - that may help you feel a little fuller, faster. I also found hot broths helped to take away my hunger, and let me think I'd actually had some sort of "meal".

I had the painful burping too - it went away after two weeks.