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I had my surgery on April 17 (last Wednesday) and I feel like nothing satisfies my hunger. I'm already on yogurt and Soups and still hungry. I'm going to start taking Pepcid twice a day instead of just in the morning to see if that helps. Please I don't want the "I had the surgery 6 months ago and am still hungry" responses. Only the "it will be better in about.....". I know pretty picky post lol I just don't have it in me to here anything negative today.

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I'm 4 weeks in. While you're on Soups etc you will feel pretty empty and probably want to gnaw on the odd bone or 2! I found it tough and depressing too. Once you can have thicker soups, yoghurt and pureed meat or fish, you will feel MUCH better. That has certainly been my experience. I have only just started to feel more normal in the last week or so because I can have more. Sooooo, hang in there because it does improve and you will get so excited when you can eat a small portion of meat or have some hummus on a cracker. Min

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My surgery was the 17th, too. Thanks for asking this question. I LOVE hummus and can't wait to get some! Looking forward to the minced white fish, too. That's in the Purée stage just around the corner!!!

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I am 3 months out and I remember being starving for the first couple of weeks. I won't sugar coat it, I still get hungry now. But then I eat something and the hungers gone. So just like before surgery really. It will get better!!!!

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I still get hungry, but it's much easier to satisfy, on FAR fewer calories than in the past.

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I'm with you I was on the 16th of April. I've been living on sugar free pops. Tomato Soup and Protein Shakes. Wish I could throw a couple crackers in my Soup but hey soon enough right?

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I counted down the days till I could have the super super slim cheese slices-maybe they are just air disguised as a cheese slice? and rice crackers etc. It's worth waiting for as they are a taste sensation. And as I said earlier being able to have even a little bit of chicken makes all the difference and stops you feeling as if you are living in a vague haze of hunger and weakness.

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Thanks folks! I needed the that! I need to try and be more patient. I'm going to be moving on up to pureed by the end of the week so hopefully then I'll feel a little more satisfied. :)

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Try hot tea. It was my savior for so many things. And still is. I will be 9 months out tomorrow!!!:-)

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The puree phase is the hardest because you never really know what to eat and it's hard to gauge when to stop eating. To some extent I still have the problem and I am into my 8th week. I am trying to eat healthy and pretty much succeed but I am experimenting with trying some not so healthy things. The way I look at it is that given the amount I am able to eat at a sitting, there is no way I can OD on calories. Had like 4 french fries with my grilled chicken yesterday before being to full to continue. Had 1/2 fajita for dinner last night which felt like a bit too much. Takes time to get to know what your body will tolerate and what it won't but it's all part of the process.

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