Hunger Advice

[jerz 251]

Hey guys :-) I had RNY on Jan.28th and as far as my diet goes I wasn't doing too great. Solids don't sit too well with me so I'm still eating puréed and soft foods such as yogurt, pudding, mashed potatoes, tuna etc. The problem is once I eat, I feel great, pouch is satisfied. But 2.5-3 hours later, my pouch feels empty and I have painful cramps and I get real nauseous. So I'll drink some Water to no relief and then need to eat again. My question is...do I realistically need to eat something every 3 hours for the rest of my life to avoid this? And why does it hurt so bad when my pouch is empty? Thanks in advance for and advice given

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[pookybear 284]

I actually asked one of the people in my program about that once. She said eating smaller meals every 2-3 hours will not work for a bypass patient because it would cut so much drinking time out of the day, you'll never be able to hydrate enough. BUT maybe if you're feeling hungry you could have a little Soup or something that IS liquid, so it wouldn't cut back on those. If that doesn't work, I'd talk to your nutritionist to see what they suggest.

[pookybear 284]

Or maybe try increasing your Protein at meals or fill in the time with a Protein Drink, might keep you full longer.

[worm2872 635]

Actually, I was having the same issue at your point and my Dr told me to eat or have 1/2 a Protein Shake about every three hours. It is a juggling act with Water but it helped me. I was getting wicked nauseated. It only lasted a few weeks and now I can go longer since I can eat more Protein.< /p>

[jerz 251]

Thx guys. I tell you this sure is a new life. Feels like a Protein & Water merry-go-round! Do you know of anything other than zofran that works for nausea? That doesn't seem to work for me.

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[monken 135]

Thx guys. I tell you this sure is a new life. Feels like a Protein & Water merry-go-round! Do you know of anything other than zofran that works for nausea? That doesn't seem to work for me.

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:299

If you don't want to take prescription drugs for nausea try "sea bands" drug free they are used for cancer patients who suffer terrible nausea. My hubby and I use them they really work!

[jerz 251]

If you don't want to take prescription drugs for nausea try "sea bands" drug free they are used for cancer patients who suffer terrible nausea. My hubby and I use them they really work!

Nausea problem was solved...well not really...I'm pregnant. Surprise Surprise! LoL

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[monken 135]

Nausea problem was solved...well not really...I'm pregnant. Surprise Surprise! LoL

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AHHHHHH CONGRATS

[jerz 251]

AHHHHHH CONGRATS

Thanks! Very nervous but excited.

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[G-MaYoYo 29]

Nausea problem was solved...well not really...I'm pregnant. Surprise Surprise! LoL

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Congrats are in order!!! Blessings....

[kiwiladydee 402]

Wow... What a surprise. They said u become super fertile after this surgery. Congrats!!

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[jerz 251]

Thanks ladies. And I've been trying for over 10 years to have another baby

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[jerz 251]

But I did want to ask you ladies about this pain I'm feeling. On my left side below my ribs, a painful cramping and stabbing. I confuse it sometimes with hunger. Idk I'm going to call my surgeon tomorrow

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:297