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One week post op and I am hungry, all the time.



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Can anyone give me some advice? I was sleeved 7 days ago. I am drinking milk, Protein powders, yogurt mixed with milk and Protein powder, I can drink about 8-12 ounces in about 15-20 minutes and then I am still hungry. I am having aversions to the thought of broth and juices. other than my protein mixes with milk, I drink Water or unsweetened ice tea. Can anyone tell me why I am so hungry?

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I am surprised you can drink so fast so soon after surgery. Has it been that way since day 1? I am not sure why you are so hungry, other than what is often called, "head hunger". In other words, are you really hungry, or is it your mind, so used to relying on food that it tells you you need to eat. I would recommend talking to your bariatric team and getting some therapy around food issues, if you haven't yet. It helps!

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Wow Im post op 10 days and I cant tell if Im hungry yet!! I have been staying strick to my full liquids so I wont become dehydrated and I think it is all. Head hunger knowing we cant have it..

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I agree about the head hunger. I'm still having trouble telling the difference between real hunger and head hunger.

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this is really surprising me too. I did leave a message at the bariatric center today, but no one called back



where can I learn more about this head hunger?

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I get really hungry too, but my nutritionist keeps telling me its because I'm not drinking enough. She says the more you drink the less hungry you will be. I'm working on it.

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Are you on a PPI such as omeprazole? Stomach acid can mimic hunger. If you are, you might need to up your dose or go to a more powerful one -- hopefully your medical team can help you see if that might be the problem and if so get it sorted out. Good luck!

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They did prescribe one but I haven't been taking it, because I feel fine? Should I take it any way?

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Well IMO you should take any drug prescribed by your health care providers unless you discuss it with them and have a clear understanding with them that you are refusing to take it.

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