Hungry at 3 days post-op?

[dsmith_rn 186]

I'm 2 weeks post op and have to do liquids for one more week (thank god!). But I'm still kind of hungry after Soup or 8oz of Protein drink. Anyone else feel the same way? Hopefully I will be full when I start the purée stage

After a couple of days of being blissfully full after a little Soup, I find myself getting hungry a lot again. I'm guessing I've had more swelling go down in my sleeve, making more room. I think purees will make a big difference, as long as I stick to the rules and don't drink for 30 min afterwards so I don't wash it out of my sleeve.

Today is my 49th birthday. My family is genuinely distressed that they can't take me out to lunch or bake a cake for me. I didn't realize it would be so hard on them. They are far more upset about it than me! I wasnt counting on how hard these changes would be on them and I feel bad about that.

However, my grown daughter and my fiance both commented to me this morning that they can already see I've lost weight; it's noticeable! Wow. ....... Happy Birthday to me!

[Margi Makaleka 0]

Distinguishing between mental hunger and stomach hunger is very difficult. I found that if I am constantly sipping on Water or Protein Water, I don't get that hungry (stomach). Also sipping on Gatorade low cal. My taste buds have changed too. Don't like the Protein shakes as well. Only using them and P. water to supplement in getting 60gm Protein a day. Day 4 of puree diet. Only proteint, no applesause, no baby food (less protein than a pureed boiled egg), then only 2oz. Still don't recomment pureed meatloaf. Like egg best. *Only* 11 more days of it! Keeping in mind that every physician is different, mine said I should only eat pureed Proteins first and 2oz only...every 3 hours. Gonna be a long 11 days!

[AliciaRenee84 3]

Ever since my surgery I've been hungry as well. I'll eat my 4 oz. with added in unflavored Protein and an hour later, IM HUNGRY!! I'm sitting here going "WHY am I hungry? I JUST ate." I know some of it is mental because my mind is going 'That's not enough food' but I have gas pains every time I eat and drink. Maybe I'm eating or drinking too fast. I'm a week post op tomorrow, and I'm still trying to figure out what is what. I don't want to fail at this

[fuzzymonkey 38]

I have found that if I take about 10 to 15 minutes per ounce it tends to go down smoother. I am on week 3 starting today. I put the spoon down with each bite. And with some fluids like regular Water, I still need to take tiny sips. You body is adjusting and trying to send messages that you are hungry, but it really is mind over matter.

[dsmith_rn 186]

Ever since my surgery I've been hungry as well. I'll eat my 4 oz. with added in unflavored Protein and an hour later, IM HUNGRY!! I'm sitting here going "WHY am I hungry? I JUST ate." I know some of it is mental because my mind is going 'That's not enough food' but I have gas pains every time I eat and drink. Maybe I'm eating or drinking too fast. I'm a week post op tomorrow, and I'm still trying to figure out what is what. I don't want to fail at this

Once you're on full liquids it gets better. You will get full, then a few hours later you will get hungry again but just eat a pudding or some applesauce and you will be fine. I suspect this will become less of an issue as our diets advance.