I am hungry!

[Nicky VSG 34]

6 days post surgery and I feel hungry. First day I have felt this way since surgery. I hate Protein Shakes and sooo tired of Popsicles and broth. I've heard of head hunger but this feels like regular old I need to eat hunger. Seems like forever before I will have food again. Need some encouragement and advice from my fellow sleevers.

[JoiaRox 430]

Are you allowed yogurt yet? Everyone varies, but I was able to satisfy the "hunger" with Greek yogurt and thicker Protein Shakes (blend 'em up with ice and milk!) until I was allowed to progress to soft foods.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

6 days post surgery and I feel hungry. First day I have felt this way since surgery. I hate Protein shakes and sooo tired of Popsicles and broth. I've heard of head hunger but this feels like regular old I need to eat hunger. Seems like forever before I will have food again. Need some encouragement and advice from my fellow sleevers.

I was released from the hospital on full fluids which included Soups that you could blend up, strain out the chunks, and eat the rest.

[melissa130 135]

i made my shakes thicker too and that made me feel fuller. Hang in there..because as soon as you can start to eat pureed and soft foods you will not be hungry. Also..it is a proven fact that often when you "feel" hungry--your brain is trying to tell you that you need Water. Try drinking more water, see if that helps ya a bit till you can eat.

[Webchickadee 716]

Sometimes "hunger" is actually excess stomach acid. Are you taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)? A common one is omeprazole (aka Prilosec). You might benefit from this and it could help alleviate what feels like "hunger".

[Who Dat 70461 331]

Ditto what Webchickadee said...more than likely excess stomach acid. Once I started taking omeprazole, it made a world of difference! Hang in there.

[marti921113 1]

Ice chips for the hunger pangs helped me. Also try the Protein shots! It gets better!

[Nicky VSG 34]

Sometimes "hunger" is actually excess stomach acid. Are you taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)? A common one is omeprazole (aka Prilosec). You might benefit from this and it could help alleviate what feels like "hunger".

I have a prescription for omeprazole but haven't felt any stomached acid or reflux so haven't taken any of them. Maybe I will try taking them daily. Thanks.

[Nicky VSG 34]

Are you allowed yogurt yet? Everyone varies' date=' but I was able to satisfy the "hunger" with Greek yogurt and thicker Protein shakes (blend 'em up with ice and milk!) until I was allowed to progress to soft foods.[/quote']

Still on Clear liquids. I will be glad to move to the next stage. I will feel better.

[Nicky VSG 34]

Ditto what Webchickadee said...more than likely excess stomach acid. Once I started taking omeprazole' date=' it made a world of difference! Hang in there.[/quote']

Thanks!