Hungry

[Losing weight 126]

It's been 5 weeks post surgery I am feeling hungry all the time also its been a challenge getting fluids in I feel tired all the time weak too bad back pain . I can eat solid no issues but little amount and keep it down . I have been taking my Vitamins etc ... I have bad back pain

[Kelsan 117]

I'm sorry to hear you're having a bit of a difficult time. I wish I had some advice to offer, but I'm pre-vsg. Have you spoken to your surgeon's office? Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

There is a good chance your "hunger" is actually acid. It can feel like extreme hunger -- a very empty gnawing feeling. A PPI like Prilosec or Prevacid can help! Mine started about 3 or 4 weeks after surgery ...I was already on Prilosec ( my doc prescribes to everyone before surgery but some docs don't do that) but added Zantac, which helped.

Call your doc!

[doreen70 268]

At 5 weeks I was ravenous, all of a sudden. Even after a meal. Had been taking Prevacid daily since surgery. Changed to nexium twice a day, and had immediate relief.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

At 5 weeks I was ravenous, all of a sudden. Even after a meal. Had been taking Prevacid daily since surgery. Changed to nexium twice a day, and had immediate relief.

It was sudden for me too. In fact, I posted on VST that I was starving suddenly and everyone convinced me that it wasn't hunger but acid. I'm going to try the Nexium --- taking the Zantac ( in addition to my Prevacid 2x daily) has helped but not completely. Maybe the Nexium will wipe it out.

[TheGamer 406]

Yup, when my stomach acid issues were at their worst (with my stricture) I felt hungry all the time.

[AussieLady 521]

It was sudden for me too. In fact' date=' I posted on VST that I was starving suddenly and everyone convinced me that it wasn't hunger but acid. I'm going to try the Nexium --- taking the Zantac ( in addition to my Prevacid 2x daily) has helped but not completely. Maybe the Nexium will wipe it out.[/quote']

I've been on Nexium and its really good. Now I only take it if I am having problems and it works really fast.

[katsmeow 70]

Is that the only symptom of acid that you feel hungry?

[TheGamer 406]

Is that the only symptom of acid that you feel hungry?

No, if you get acid coming up you'll recognize it instantly. It's about as vile a thing as you can have in your esophagus/throat, and if you inhale it, you're in for one of the worst experiences. It's generally bright yellow and burns like hell.