4 days out.....Why am I so hungry?!

[bradycone 94]

Thanks for the replies! I will definitely try the prilocec route!

[Joemygawd 4]

I am just a few days ahead of you(April 30th). Prilosec might work but I have been on the stuff for years my stomach still sings like crazy. Try some Decaf lemon ginger tea with a smidge of honey. Also walking is highly effective.

[SueC1 27]

Hi All, well this is my very first post and this thread has intrigued me enough to ask a question. I'm pre-op and I see my surgeon on Friday. I'm hoping that I will get my surgery date! Anyways, on the topic of acid reflux. I have it pretty bad now in which I take prilosec on a daily basis. When I was weighing my decision on the RNY vs the sleeve, my surgeon indicated that my reflex would be more of a problem with the sleeve. I'm curious to know if anyone has resolved acid reflex post-op. The only two concerns I have about the sleeve for me is the acid and the type 2 diabetes. In which I'm hoping both will go away with the weight loss!

[momo23 21]

For those only having the two bottles of Water some broth and Jello, be careful! That's around how much I was taking in day 3-6 then today, day 7, I was hospitalized with dehydration and was miserable. liquids are so important. I set a timer on my phone so I drink 4oz every hour! Hope everyone feels good

[bradycone 94]

Hi All, well this is my very first post and this thread has intrigued me enough to ask a question. I'm pre-op and I see my surgeon on Friday. I'm hoping that I will get my surgery date! Anyways, on the topic of acid reflux. I have it pretty bad now in which I take prilosec on a daily basis. When I was weighing my decision on the RNY vs the sleeve, my surgeon indicated that my reflex would be more of a problem with the sleeve. I'm curious to know if anyone has resolved acid reflex post-op. The only two concerns I have about the sleeve for me is the acid and the type 2 diabetes. In which I'm hoping both will go away with the weight loss!

Hello Sue! I can't help you there....I haven't had any acid reflux. I am about 8 weeks out, so I'm hoping that it just won't be a problem for me. If you look around on the forum there are probably some discussions, or you could start a new thread. Good luck!

[twsport 45]

HeatherRad I am having surgery Friday the 5th and I'm teaching class on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. We do what we must. Just take it easy.

[Fixerupper 335]

My reflux was bad before surgery thanks to band issues. I still have it. Doc just put me on protonix because the other meds weren't working. It is helping. Acid makes me feel like I am starving!

[kerrbeari 14]

I was hungry the day after surgery and was shocked. I asked my dr and he said of course you are you haven't eaten anything in 4 days. I think it stopped after a couple weeks, I still get hungry just not the crazy growling that goes with it. I am 2.5 months post op.

[ChristineR 128]

I am on prilosec for a year post surgery even though I have no signs of acid reflux before or after. It's geared towards helping your stomach heal because the sleeve is notorious for reflux.

[Happy girl 14]

I never had hunger before this surgery, but now I feel like I'm starving! I can only tolerate warm Water, broth & occasionally tea. I too have the rumbling in my stomach. I'm taking Protonix, so I'm thinking it is true hunger. The thought of food disgusts me. I have trouble and dread every sip of water I take because of the feeling like someone is squeezing my stomach & the air trapped in my chest.

[twsport 45]

Happy Girl, I feel the same. Every sip it feels like this huge gas bubble expanding in my stomach. Major pressure. It makes the thought of drinking anything scarey.