Hungry?

[norozco 18]

Only 4 days po.. I feel hungry. Is that normal. All I'm having is 2oz Water and 2 oz Protein Shake every hr.

[NDN_RN 527]

That's discouraging I hope it's just a fluke of acid (which is what I have heard a lot of post op sleevers say) feel better

Just Do It!!!

[norozco 18]

Hopefully!! I've read that it's hard to judge when/if ur full since its only liquid intake!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Yep that sounds like me. I was hungry for the first couple of weeks, but then I found out that it was acid in my stomach and started taking my omeprazole. And a few days later, it was gone.

[UTGal99 327]

I would inquire with your surgeon - that is unusual, I would think...

Also, I agree with NDN_RN...it could be acid. Inquire to get a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) like Prilosec.

[MinaT 669]

Healing pains also mimic hunger pains as well as acid reflux or gas. Your brain cannot differentiate between these at this point.

The entire length of your stomach was cut from bottom to top. If you cut your finger, or stub your toe, it throbs, imagine the throbbing your stomach is doing. Your insides and outsides of your entire stomach is swollen and it takes about 6-8 weeks to completely heal. I know it feels like hunger pains, I can guarantee you it's healing pains or acid reflux though.

Once you realize what this is, it is easier to deal with. As a little test, use your medicine one ounce shot glass, drink three or four in a row and you most likely will feel quite full.

Best of luck and remember every day is better than the day before.

[Magsnlucy 10]

It is actually normal to feel hungry right after surgery. You still have the hunger hormone all over your body, and unfortunately, it takes a few weeks for the hormone to run out. Give it some time. It will pass.

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

I was "hungry" the evening of surgery. They told me its not unusual but usually happens few days out. My stomach was actually growling

[Helene13 9]

I have always felt hungary since my sleeve, I am almost 3 months post op and its gotten a lot easier. I do still take my prilosec and it helps. Sorry, it does suck! It will get better.