ThreeCrows 46 Posted January 16, 2015 And all has gone very smoothly. The pain is not nearly as bad as I'd imagined. Lots of burping seems to be keeping the gas down so far, and After my scan in the morning I'll be ready to drink liquids. For now it's ice chips and lots of napping. I honestly can say my anxiety was far worse than the reality! Nursing has been great and responsive, and having my sweet husband here all day was wonderful. I'm wondering when or if my hunger will return? Nothing so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted January 16, 2015 I do not get hungry and it will six months on 2/1. Heal well! When you can walk walk walk and sip sip sip. Best of luck to you and welcome to the loser bench. Woowoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeCrows 46 Posted January 16, 2015 Just got cleared to start liquids. Nothing yet, though, and my mouth is so dry. Just a little bit uncomfortable, no gas pain yet... Does that start after 24 hours? I've taken some morphine yesterday , but nothing this morning. So far, not nearly as bad as I anticipated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted January 16, 2015 Glad to hear you are doing so well. For me the terrible gas pain was the only real pain I had and it started right away.maybe you won't have that problem! Keep us posted on your progress and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted January 16, 2015 For me walking helped reduced my gas pain. It might not be a problem for you as my pain started immediately! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anaxila 501 Posted January 16, 2015 My major gas pain (the kind in my guts, not the "blow me up for surgery" muscle pain) started in earnest on Day 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan33 18 Posted January 16, 2015 This is the only time being on the loser bench is a good thing..lol.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esskay77 785 Posted January 18, 2015 Congrats for making it through smoothly! I don't remember any gas pain but I may just not remember! lol It sounds like you will do just fine throughout the process! I eventually did start to feel hunger when I was several months out but it only takes a bit of something to satisfy it. Certainly not like the hunger I used to have!! And the headaches that came with it in the past no longer happen. On to the next phase! You are doing awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan33 18 Posted January 18, 2015 How long is the appetite so little? Like a year after gb how much are you able to eat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan33 18 Posted January 18, 2015 How,much at each meal I mean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassy14 178 Posted January 18, 2015 I'm 23 months post RNY. I do get hungry sometimes, but I am able to deal with it by good eating choices. I can eat a lot of salad-- maybe 2 cups with some Protein if that is my meal. I chew it to nothing and it is one of my favorites. I can eat 4 ounces of meat in a meal, a few bites of a sweet potato or baked potato, maybe a few bites of veggies. I do eat three meals and two Snacks (hummus and carrots or cheese and apple or ww bread with peanut butter) to keep my blood sugar in check. I feel like a normal person! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeCrows 46 Posted January 18, 2015 That sounds great! I'm already starting to have "mouth hunger". I'm craving more substantial food than liquids. I can't wait for purées! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrianna33 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Hi everyone im 4 days post op and im pretty comfortable.I dont have very much pain ,but i did have gas pain for the first two days I've been walking and that helps alot ,im just not experiencing any hunger. I'm not craving any kind of food i see it and i just don't want it. I have to BA basically force Water and my shakes down. I was just wondering has this happened to anyone is it normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan33 18 Posted January 19, 2015 Ive heard that the gb can make diabetes disappear from you. Wondering how long that takes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted January 19, 2015 @@adrianna33, this was exactly how it was for me. I did not feel hungry at all until about 10 weeks post op. I had to force myself to eat and sometimes set an alarm to ensure I was able to get everything in. It changed for me after I started working out. I then noticed actual hunger coming back. The good news is, I just eat a small amount of food and I am full again. Good luck to you and enjoy the honeymoon period! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
