Stomach so confused - 5 days postop

[alexsisv 139]

Hey there guys! Anyone else completely confused between stomach hunger pains, gas pains and fighting head hunger? Holy mackerel. ... burning out on shakes but will pick up sugar free syrups tomorrow. I so badly wanted to eat a tater tot tonight. Hard to fight the urges and re-learn eating. Thanks for reading my whine. :-)

[nickymunday 29]

I'm a week and change out, and I'm so tired of Soups and Protein Drinks. I'm ready to rip someone's head off lol. I'm starting to wonder if I'm hungry, gassy or whatever. I have gas pains only when I drink liquids too quickly. Ahhhh...when is the next step.

[cfiesta 3]

My tummy pain hurts from mid rt in the Front of my abdomen straight thru to my back. The hunger however is more left sided and I can sip enough Fluid to stop it for a time.

[alexsisv 139]

Pains and disturbed sensations have calmed down considerably in under 24 hours. Seems like things are just healing.

[tmarie1961 2]

I am 20 days post-op and things are getting better....still having a little trouble with gas pain . I am in the pureed stage but the Dr said I could have eggs and thinly sliced deli turkey and chicken as long as I chew. chew, chew! scrambled egg with small amount of cheese more tolerable

[JCP 619]

cfiesta, I have the same pain. From my pain incision to my back.

[Lucrezia Borgia 35]

Hey there guys! Anyone else completely confused between stomach hunger pains, gas pains and fighting head hunger? Holy mackerel. ... burning out on shakes but will pick up sugar free syrups tomorrow. I so badly wanted to eat a tater tot tonight. Hard to fight the urges and re-learn eating. Thanks for reading my whine. :-)

Hahaha! I had the exact same questions! I'm 6 days post op and SO over the liquid "food". Mom was eating an Italian sub yesterday and I seriously wanted to rip it out of her hands!

[Bryan Graeve 50]

It's tough at first, old habits die hard!

[alexsisv 139]

Guys - I found a way to make liquid phase a little easier... flavor extracts - almond, coconut, rum, etc. Also some of the broth based Soups, like Italian wedding Soup - drain the broth and drink that. I am going to get some miso soup today. Also - blend sugar free pudding mix into your shake... flavors like cheesecake and butterscotch. Yum!

[cfiesta 3]

What I havent mentioned in this thread was that I had developed acute pancreatitis ,which beside from being horribly painful it makes my sugar jump from near normal to 250-350+ range! Learning alot from you guys! Thank you....

[vluciano93 10]

I'm 7 days post op and I am SO over this liquid diet! I could stand the shakes my nutritionist told me to drink, so I did some research and found some that aren't too bad! Isopure shakes are sugar free, 40 grams of Protein in one 20oz bottle! They make this liquid diet a little more bearable.

[HaddocksEyes 205]

Hey there guys! Anyone else completely confused between stomach hunger pains, gas pains and fighting head hunger? Holy mackerel. ... burning out on shakes but will pick up sugar free syrups tomorrow. I so badly wanted to eat a tater tot tonight. Hard to fight the urges and re-learn eating. Thanks for reading my whine. :-)

Yeah, that's a hard one. In the first few weeks, I learned just how close real hunger and head hunger are. I felt actual hunger from early out and still do. It's an empty feeling in my stomach..like I need to put something in there. I also have acid reflux and that feels like a burning but it doesn't feel "empty" to me.

Hope that helped!

Edited September 22, 2014 by HaddocksEyes

[aloudwhisper 176]

I am 4 days post op, and I have had some serious hunger pains. I have been getting in all my Protein, but the more I drink these shakes the more nauseous I'm becoming. I thought I could maybe go on to the pureed stage. Even if it was for one meal, but she said he'll naw.

[Lucrezia Borgia 35]

I am 4 days post op, and I have had some serious hunger pains. I have been getting in all my Protein, but the more I drink these shakes the more nauseous I'm becoming. I thought I could maybe go on to the pureed stage. Even if it was for one meal, but she said he'll naw.

sorry you're having issues...my doc said no to the puree for 2 wks post op due to risk of leaks...I imagine yours is saying same. Hang in there. Have you tried adding unflavored Protein Powder (I use Unjury) to low fat cream Soup or Tomato Soup (I could have those after 3 days post op) If you can tolerate milk, I found this one in my local store called Skim Plus. Cal count is slightly higher than reg skim, but 1 cup has 11g of protein. Been making the Soups and shakes with that. Hope that helps! Janis

[aloudwhisper 176]

I was told that I can begin on Saturday. So I just went on, cause I need more energy and I was hungry. My stomach was beginning to hurt even while drinking the Protein Shake. So I believe it was more going on within. I am being very mindful. I am not eating anything heavy. I seriously was to make sure that I don't harm myself. But so far so good.