sherytuta 2 Posted February 22, 2013 After my surgery I still feel hungry the feeling of hunger did not go away is that normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenb4729 309 Posted February 22, 2013 I never lost my hunger although it was less than it was before. Make sure you are taking any mediation for Acid Reflux and drinking Water as both of those can mimic hunger. I find I have days of feeling famished and days when I have to remind myself to eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherytuta 2 Posted February 22, 2013 Ok I will keep that in mind thanks a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cartmansnj 105 Posted February 22, 2013 I have head hunger but I have not really had any real hunger pangs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolanz 1,484 Posted February 22, 2013 You're not alone. I still get hungry but it's a normal, natural hunger feeling. Not ravenous like before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pianomom 34 Posted February 22, 2013 My surgeon asked me if I still get hungry. I answered, "Yes" and he asked how soon I feel it. I told him when it is about time to eat (around 4 hours) and he said "Good. That's how it should be!" so I take it that it is normal to still get hungry when it is time to eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyllfalcon 768 Posted February 22, 2013 Yep, I still get hungry, and have since the surgery almost a year ago. Like the previous poster said, it's not a ravenous hunger (usually), but it is hunger that I did not expect based on what I had read and was told. Yes, the stomach meds do help, and I have tried them all, but I experience real hunger. However, I am really glad that I get hungry. It makes me want food, like normal people, and it helps me really enjoy food, like normal people, two things I was really worried about losing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plbutler 24 Posted February 22, 2013 I don't ever feel "hungry". I have bubbles, that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeriouslyChange 319 Posted February 22, 2013 My body knows when it's time to eat and will remind me if I forget. It's not like my hunger from before, it's different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystie 146 Posted February 22, 2013 I get little twinges now at 5 weeks out. But now they're like, "Eat a little something." Pre-op it was, "GO TO THE CHINESE BUFFET AND EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plbutler 24 Posted February 22, 2013 I get little twinges now at 5 weeks out. But now they're like, "Eat a little something." Pre-op it was, "GO TO THE CHINESE BUFFET AND EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!" OMG! That is Hilarious!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted February 22, 2013 I get little twinges now at 5 weeks out. But now they're like' date=' "Eat a little something." Pre-op it was, "GO TO THE CHINESE BUFFET AND EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!"[/quote'] Hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmc720 2 Posted February 22, 2013 I definitely still get hungry. The only thing different from when I had a "normal" stomach is when I'm hungry I can't eat huge portions. I wish I didn't feel hunger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyncitygirl 100 Posted February 22, 2013 I get little twinges now at 5 weeks out. But now they're like' date=' "Eat a little something." Pre-op it was, "GO TO THE CHINESE BUFFET AND EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!"[/quote'] Haha hilarious and so true! I would feel bad before because I'd eat a huge burrito at lunch and feel hunger hours later! Now I am really full after 4oz and remind myself I didn't eat much. I get hungry but its easily soothed with a little deli meat. I have a lot of head hunger though:( it's torture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted February 22, 2013 I cannot feel hunger until it's been so long and then my only sign is feeling weak or faint. The head hunger never left me though, I have the drive to eat, but I am doing everything I can to curb that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites