Hunger pains

[Healthier2day1227 326]

I am 10 weeks post op. I never lost my hunger but this last few days the hunger pains have been really intense. So much so that before a meal my stomach hurts because of hunger, a bad pain not just rumbling. Then the hunger returns less than an hour after eating. I don't drink with meals and I eat my Protein. I tried taking tums to help and it helped a little but it's still there. I'm getting 700/900 cal and exercising daily. Does anyone have any suggestions? Yesterday I felt persistently hungry all day even though I ate 1000 cal.

[dee2rod 12]

I still get hungry too but I get full reslly fast:/

[BellaItaliana 57]

Are you on a PPI? It sounds like acid reflux to me, especially if it was helped a little by Tums. Acid can really feel like hunger.

[Healthier2day1227 326]

Are you on a PPI? It sounds like acid reflux to me' date=' especially if it was helped a little by Tums. Acid can really feel like hunger.[/quote']

Is a ppi something my dr prescribes or do I get it over the counter? Because that makes sense. Thanks!

[Snufflegus 80]

PPI is over the counter like Prevacid or Prilosec. My surgeon has me on omniprezoal 20 mg twice a day (although at 14 weeks I only need it once, but started taking it at day 3), he recommends it for 6 months.

[Healthier2day1227 326]

Thanks for the info! I will try that!

[Olivia2233 10]

Yes I have to take Nexium for the rest of my life everyday according to my Dr. even if I dont have acid relux he wants me to take it.

[BellaItaliana 57]

Yep... my doctor wants everyone on it for the first three months, minimum, and then as individually needed. It should help you.