So hungry

[Chubbyklink 18]

I am 1 month post op. U have lost 35 pounds and been doing great with my new stomach. However, today I was so hungry all day. Not head hungry, actually hungry. I made good choices all day, tuna fish, hardboiled egg, broccoli, chicken taco Soup, sugar free pudding. And then a student brought in some popcorn, I was very alarmed that I ate probably a cups worth and I didn't feel any discomfort or tightness. So far that is the mot food I have been able to eat at once. Doesn't that seem like my stomach shouldn't be able to hold that? I haven't had a day where I actually feel hungry so much. It really scared me. had anyone else had days like this? Does it pass?

[Folly 308]

A cup of popcorn by weight is about half an ounce? You didn't eat as much as you think. Next time try air popped... at least it's a whole grain.

Hunger is normal. Learning to listen to your body is weird at first. I still struggle with this, too.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It's up to you to make good food choice. A good rule is if you are hungry and it's not acid in your tummy and you've eaten what you're supposed to then drink Water. Not everyone gets sick from food. I have tolerated every thing I've tried. Some foods are slider foods. These are foods that go down easy but offer little nutritional value. Often they are carbs. Ultimately it will be up to you to make good food choice. If you feel you are eating the right things and are still hungry try eating 4 - 5 smaller meals instead of 3 or talk to you nutritionist about increasing your calories.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Are you feeling okay after eating pop-corn so soon after surgery? I was told very specifically not to eat popcorn until very far out because the kernels and little shells can be hard on your sleeve. As for the amount you ate, I wouldn't be alarmed. Popcorn has such low density that what seems like a cup would really compress down to a very small amount once it's chewed and in your stomach.

[Chubbyklink 18]

Oh gosh, I was never told anything about not eating popcorn. That does make sense though. I had no discomfort or trouble at all, guess I was lucky.

[Folly 308]

If you can eat other whole grains popcorn should be OK, too. If you aren't loading it with fat and sodium, it isn't bad for you in small portions. It IS a whole grain with actual Fiber. :-)

[Elode 8,093]

Everyone is just so different it hard to Say what's "normal" and not. If you weren't hurting I guess that's a good thing. I am 3 months out and have 0 hunger..ever. I don't know if it will come back or not? Maybe I'm not "normal" I also don't eat a whole lot (still get most of my nutrients and Protein from shakes and Quest bars) I have no issues eating I just don't...BUT with that being said I get all my numbers in protein, Water, Vitamins, and I've yet to lose any hair...who knows we are all sooo different!

Edited January 24, 2015 by Elode

[SuperDave 1,115]

I am 2.5 months post op and I do get hungry. It is simply a matter of making good choices. I have a few sips of Protein shake or drink more Water when I have the urge to snack. It's just a matter of making good choices. I keep my diet very boring at this point, because I don't want to trigger any cravings.

[Babbs 14,681]

Ditto what everyone else said. Stay away from popcorn, or any slider foods right now (especially ones with carbs). They go down way too easy, and can trigger even more urges to snack. Better would be first try Water, then some cheese or yogurt or even Jerky if you chew it up well and aren't adverse to a little extra salt. And I get hungry still. I'm getting better at seeing the difference between real hunger (it's time to eat!) or bored hunger (I just want to eat!)...it takes time. Some are lucky enough to not have much of an appetite. I'm not one of them

[jenbaby75 283]

I was told popcorn basically dissolves, so it is not a good idea to sit down with a lot of it.

[Folly 308]

popcorn is a whole grain that is natuarally low in fat and has some Fiber. It morphs into junk food when fat and sodiun are added. Air popped corn is a decent snack.... I do eat it once in a while. In my nutrition classes popcorn (air popped) was on the "with moderation" list. If it bothers yout stomach, obviously you shouldn't eat it. Most things did bother mine but popcorn didn't. Go figure.