New Me Twentyfourteen 23 Posted August 19, 2014 I just had the sleeve on the 11th. I'm not sure how to tell if I am hungry or not. How do I know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queenie47 45 Posted August 19, 2014 At this early I didnt feel hunger I just tried to get all of my Protein in. Later you will get an empty feeling. I usually just try to eat every 3 to 4 hours just to keep my blood sugar levels up. The beauty of the surgery is that it takes most of that hungry feeling away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike098 11 Posted August 19, 2014 I just had the sleeve on the 11th. I'm not sure how to tell if I am hungry or not. How do I know?I had mine the 13yh and am getting hunger pains. The nurse told me I'm not consuming enough calories or sugar. I've been only eating sugar free Jello, broth and tea/water. I had a 4oz ice with sugar today and the hunger pains disappeared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorj7 51 Posted August 19, 2014 Great question! I was sleeved on the 9th, Cant wait to start Phase III. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxcimax 220 Posted August 19, 2014 I've noticed everyone is different in how their tummy's let them know when they are full. I get a funny sensation across the top of my tummy that lets me know it's full. It's kind of a heavy feeling. If I ignore this sensation & take another bite or two then I am miserable for an hour or two. So not worth it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juba 19 Posted August 19, 2014 I'm 4 months out and it takes some getting used to. I don't get hunger pains and/or the signals of 'hunger' like I did pre-op but I have learned to listen to my body now. First I always try and eat on a schedule (3 meals/day plus 1 small morning snack) but on days when I get too busy and forget and/or I am expending a lot more energy it will catch up to me. Typically I will catch myself getting super irritated, catch myself yawning a lot (even though I'm not tired) or I just don't feel right (woozy, grumpy etc) and I KNOW I need to eat something or in some cases drink some Water. Just pay attention to your body, it will tell you what it wants/needs and don't skip meals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites