Hungry

[doreen70 268]

For the last couple of days, I am starving within an hour of eating. I'm about 7 weeks post op. I am allowed a regular diet. I don't understand why I feel so ravenous. I tried upping my liquids, and that didn't help.

[sarahp_newme 29]

up your Protein

[Iweeny 36]

I have days like that. My doc said it could be bcuz the time of the month.

I just eat healthy food if I am hungry

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

Sarah is right, Protein is known for providing satiety! Good luck!

[blondie1007 51]

I had the same problem. I increased my Protein and it fills you up better. Also, when you feel yourself getting hunger pains, drink Water or eat pickles. They are low in calories and no carbs.

[shortsleevedkay 28]

i am 4 days post op and i am starving. I can barely drink my liquids because it burns so much. So, its not head hunger, its mouth and stomach hunger i am feeling because of the lack of fluids i can intake. I read how others would have a hard time getting in fluids and i never thought it would happen to me, but it did. Tomorrow i start my full liquids, hopefully my sassy new stomach can intake my Protein Shakes i will try. i was so hungry, i sucked on a cracker top, lol then i crunched it up and spit it out. Good luck everyone!!!

[clk 3,519]

Are you on a PPI and if you are, is it working for you?

The signs of acid overproduction aren't limited to the burning in your throat or tightness in your chest or abdomen. One of the biggest indicators is that feeling of hunger - like a growling stomach prior to surgery.

It's easy even for vets to miss this - I'm 2.5 years out and when I got pregnant was sure that the pregnancy was making me ravenous around the clock. I was SO hungry, even within a short time of a meal. Well, duh...you'd think time and experience would have made it clear sooner, but the issue was acid production. It didn't even occur to me because the heartburn was so infrequent, and again, I chalked that up to pregnancy. As soon as I was on a PPI again, I was back to forgetting to eat my Snacks between meals.

So, first step is ALWAYS to check your PPI. If you're not on one, try one for a week or two and see if it helps. If you are on one, you might need a different one. I had two that worked for short periods of time but eventually stopped. It was only once I was on Prilosec (omeprazole) that I felt real relief that lasted a full 24 hours. Everyone is different, and what you're on might not be working for you.

Beyond that, yes, Protein will help. Drinking Water will help. Being 100% certain it's not head hunger or hormonal hunger is important. But there are people that don't lose the hunger for the long haul. They are few and far between but they do exist.

It's normal to feel "hungry" on a liquid diet. But once you're on solids it's far more common to feel no hunger and many of us actually start to hate eating because it becomes a chore.

Good luck, I hope you find a solution.

~Cheri

[doreen70 268]

Yes I've been on Prevacid since the day after surgery. I tried drinking a glass of Water after dinner, and still felt like my stomach was growling. I had to take my greyhound to the emergency hospital, and when we got home, I ate a few slices of deli sliced chicken. Still felt empty. Now I'm slowly eating some Greek yogurt. Still feeling empty. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

[doreen70 268]

Supper was grilled thin sliced chicken breast filet and roasted zucchini. About 2 oz of chicken, few slices of veggies.

[clk 3,519]

Yes I've been on Prevacid since the day after surgery. I tried drinking a glass of Water after dinner, and still felt like my stomach was growling. I had to take my greyhound to the emergency hospital, and when we got home, I ate a few slices of deli sliced chicken. Still felt empty. Now I'm slowly eating some Greek yogurt. Still feeling empty. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

I am not here to browbeat you, BUT of the PPIs I see used here on VST, Prevacid is the one that seems to help people the least. I was on Prevacid for a while and it worked okay at controlling heartburn but did not stop the acid from making me feel that emptiness and hunger you're mentioning. The abundance of acid in your sleeve is what lets you feel that emptiness and that triggers "hunger" and our desire to eat. I really, really would try a new PPI for a short time and see if that helps.

It sounds like you're eating a good diet and not depriving yourself. I really hope that the easiest thing to try is the solution for you, because having a sleeve and still feeling like you're on a diet is not the way anyone wants to live.

Best of luck to you, and in the meantime, an extra Protein shake or some Protein sludge or even some SF Jello might help a bit.

~Cheri

[doreen70 268]

Thanks Cheri, I appreciate your knowledge. I will try something different tomorrow. I'll ask for nexium or protonix.

[sleever10 109]

Thanks Cheri' date=' I appreciate your knowledge. I will try something different tomorrow. I'll ask for nexium or protonix.[/quote']

My doc has me on a Prilosec in the morning and evening, plus a Zantac in the afternoon. At first I thought that was an excess of acid meds but it really worked!

[doreen70 268]

Took nexium today. Felt much better. Forgot to pack an afternoon snack for work today, so I was starving at dinner time. Stayed full after eating tho. I may try taking it twice a day.