What is your hunger like after surgery?

[mtwtvl71 48]

I'm just curious...I''m having my surgery on Monday May 12th. After Surgery what does the hunger feel like? Are you eating just to sustain or are you really hungy? Does the PRE-opt hunger change after surgerY? I'm just curious. I'm doing good on the liquid diet but I woke up in the middle of the night STARVING! I just drank a big glass of Water then went back to bed.

[thinMints 3]

I had my surgery on April 30 and I have to make myself eat. For some reason I'm not hungry at all. I know I need to eat but the portions are even smaller than what is required. I'm sure I will get better. Good luck to you!

[SnowDaisy 73]

You may not feel hunger at first, but do be careful with the feeling of thirst...it actually mimics "hunger" a lot.

I have read somewhere that he feeling of hunger depends on how much grehlin hormone remains in your pouch.

I'm three months out and still don't feel "hunger" in the typical sense...but I do have a feeling of "emptiness".

Good luck with your journey to the losers bench.

Xx

[Baconville 578]

I'm just curious...I''m having my surgery on Monday May 12th. After Surgery what does the hunger feel like? Are you eating just to sustain or are you really hungy? Does the PRE-opt hunger change after surgerY? I'm just curious. I'm doing good on the liquid diet but I woke up in the middle of the night STARVING! I just drank a big glass of Water then went back to bed.

Most people do not experience the feeling of 'hunger' following surgery for several months. My clinic told me that the sensation of hunger comes back around month 8 - it takes that long for the nerves to fully heal. It is why it is so important to stick with your clinic's plan as closely as possible during those first months - it is easier then. That said, you will still be tempted by food, the site or sent of something you really like. This 'head hunger' can feel very real. Drinking Water has really helped me get through these times - and it sounds like you already discovered that. The beginning months, you are eating just to meet your Protein goal, not because your body is telling you it needs to eat. If you are busy enough, it would be very easy to forget to eat - something that is completely foreign to most of us - I know it was to me!

Best of luck to you on Monday! Having surgery was the best decision I have ever made for myself. You are going to love the new you!

Carol

[green*eyed*girl 170]

I'm just curious...I''m having my surgery on Monday May 12th. After Surgery what does the hunger feel like? Are you eating just to sustain or are you really hungy? Does the PRE-opt hunger change after surgerY? I'm just curious. I'm doing good on the liquid diet but I woke up in the middle of the night STARVING! I just drank a big glass of Water then went back to bed.

Two days to go for you, best of luck on your surgery! You got this!

As far as hunger, I was very hungry after my surgery about on day 5. Luckily I was able to start pureed food on day 5, so I was allright but hunger was always there. Day 10 I was on well chewed solids (I know its fast but thats how my surgeon does it), and hunger got much better. I am 3.5 weeks out and I can tolerate just about everything but I can only have a few bites. My Protein shakes are life savers! For me hunger gets better and with introducing solids I can eat much less, when I was on pureed I felt constant hunger. Your PPI medication is also crucial in hunger management.

Now when I eat I do not get that nice, full feeling I used to get before the surgery. Now it is just...hard to describe but nothing pleasant, more like u feel u r stuffed even though you only had 2 bites. Lots of head games and lot to deal with emotionally.

Everybody goes through this journey differently, and while I was very lucky, no pain, no issues with intolerance, no dumping, on the other hand I have to closely watch my calorie intake even this early out because I could eat more then I do right now. Have to make wise choices, opt for the non fat and the sugar free over the better tasting stuff. But its the price we have to pay for the mistakes we made earlier on.

Again, good luck and let us know how is everything with you!