Post surgery

[baibeckk 8]

I had surgery yesterday and my stomach is growling. Is this normal? My dr said he would take out the hunger hormone and i just dont get it

[SherB 220]

It took me about 2 weeks not to feel so hungry. It is normal.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Were you given medicine to take 1st thing in the morning to minimize stomach acid to let your new stomach heal faster?

I wouldn't assume the gurgline has anything to do with hunger... it just happens and is normal.

[baibeckk 8]

Yep got the medicine for the morning. Thank you !! I was just a little nervous

[KarenF1972 78]

The other thing to realize is you will have head hunger. There can be a lot of triggers for it: The time you usually snack at night, other people eating, etc. You think "I should be eating" and think your hungry, but you actually aren't.... as for the gurgling - you will have that for a while!

[baibeckk 8]

Did anyone get a biopsy and diagnosed with fatty liver disease?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I was diagnosed by a blood test, but not after a biopsy. I was sleeved on 9/26. My surgeon said that it would resolve in 3 - 4 months after surgery.

[jjinWA 511]

I have what is called NASH (NonAlcohilicSteatoHepatis). Which basically means a fatty liver. My dr. Told me this is an asymptomatic disease which will dissipate as I loss weight. Mine was diagnosed via a liver biopsy.

Edited October 30, 2014 by jjinWA

[losin_it 15]

You may experience hunger, but stick to your surgeon's rules. I had 3 meals a day with Protein Shakes in between. That kept the hunger under control. Your stomach will be noisy. My surgery was a year ago, and my stomach still makes noise. I do feel hunger and cravings, but with such a small stomach, it's easy to satisfy the hunger. Just take my advice, stay away from junk as long as possible. You will get to a point where you are able to eat anything you want, in small amounts. Try hard to make good choices, because it's too easy to fall into bad habits.