Are you hungry?

[lucy0911 58]

So this may be a stupid question but I guess I was under the impression that with the Sleeve and with the grelin gone, my appetite would at least be lessened. I have to tell you that whatever it is that is left of my stomach is constantly growling no matter how much Water and Jello I stick into it. I am just under a week post op. Is this my own hang up that when I smell or see food it is triggering my brain as opposed to my stomach or am I really that hungry? Anyone else?

[Pepper123 320]

LOL i know the feeling am almost two months out...am not constantly hunger but i have my day(s)...no matter how much shakes and Protein Bars i eat....last night was a killer...but i think its the inundation of all the ads on tele..about food...and heres the worst part at the gym its the worst...theres a channel just for food in front of the tread mill i use ....but hopefully this too shall pass...Good luck!!!

[raemo57 0]

I also feel hunger. Mine is NOT "head" hunger. It is physical hunger pain. I am 1 month post op. If my stomach is empty, I have hunger pains. During the first 2 weeks, my stomach would hurt when I went to bed enough that it was hard to go to sleep. That subsided once I got past the liquid stage, but I do still experience hunger pains when empty.

[Pac-woman 325]

I am 13-14 days post op? I don't have hunger, but I do eat with my eyes. When I go to the grocery store, you see me looking at everything as if I was a homeless person who has not eaten for years. Sadly, can't have it and the damn thing won't fit anyway. I am going through a rough stage that is pureed. Frankly, everything pureed looks like vomit to me. So I am sticking to the shakes which i am SO TIRED of and chicken Soup. I am going to come out clucking soon. I want to eat solid things, but when I try, feels like it gets stuck and I chuck it up. Wed is my follow up, I am going to ask about opening up the stricture a little? If possible. Feeling dizzy and weak and I am not getting in what I should.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@Pac-woman

So I am sticking to the shakes which i am SO TIRED of and chicken Soup. I am going to come out clucking soon.

OMG -that's hysterical.

Have you tried a soft scrambled egg? Scrambled egg with cheese was a life savor for me. Mind you it took nearly a hour to eat one egg, but OMG! food.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@lucy0911 - that could be acid. Are you on any antacids? Initially it's hard to tell the difference.

[Pac-woman 325]

Yeah, I have tried scrambled egg (notice it is not a plural, lol). I tried with cheese and my stomach was not having it. Tried with ham, nope...not doing it. I did a plain old egg, and it went down after years passed by. (wink).

@Pac-woman

OMG -that's hysterical.

Have you tried a soft scrambled egg? Scrambled egg with cheese was a life savor for me. Mind you it took nearly a hour to eat one egg, but OMG! food.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

They key for me was making the egg super soft almost custard like. Have you tried adding a bit of milk? I add a tiny bit of yogurt to mine, but then again yogurt is one of my go to foods.

Edited January 25, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[Pac-woman 325]

I did add milk. My stomach is just not cooperating. I guess I am two extremes. Either I eat too much and got me to where I am today, or I go on jaw lock down. I see my surgeon on Wed. I am going to ask if there is anyway to open the stricture. I never heard of that but my boss suggested it. Either that, or it means I am still swollen inside. My Soup has shredded chicken in it and after two spoons I have to stop because it seems that it is not going down as it should.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

This will be your 2 week check up? Maybe you're still swollen and just need to be on liquids a little longer. Hopefully the doctor can work something out for you.

[Dyros 32]

I still feel like it's swollen inside too! Am on puréed now and can't stand anything sweet, so not getting enough Protein in! Enjoying puréed carrots and Humus now, mix veg purée with cream cheese and puréed tuna with soft cheese

[lucy0911 58]

@BLERDgirl. I do have omeprazole but I haven't taken it. I will try that. Just a quick question for you. Given the diet restrictions that we need to follow, how do you get your Protein as a vegetarian? I will have a giant garden this spring/summer and I am interested in finding out how you are doing this. I know I can add veggies to everything which is great, but just curious

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@lucy0911 - People are usually surprised to find that Protein is in most things, particularly dark, green leafy veg and whole grains. I was already keeping a food journal prior to WLS. I averaged about 50 gms of Protein a day. When I met with the nutritionist we discussed how to increase that to 60+gms a day. The key for me was finding a Protein powder I could live with. I've finally found that I prefer Isopure unflavored. I just add it to my morning Breakfast smoothie. I use a lot of FAGE 0% greek yogurt. I also eat a lot of bean, grains like farro & quinoa, cheese and the occasional egg. Occasionally I use meat substitutes like Beyond meat, Gardein, tofu, tempeh and seitain. My protein average for the past week is 72gm.

Here's a helpful chart on protein sources.

Edited January 25, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[lucy0911 58]

that is awesome. I totally am going to use this to plan my garden...Thank you so much

[lucy0911 58]

well i took my PPI today and it could just be i wanted it to work so badly but the pain today isn't as bad as it had been. Good times. I go for my first follow up Wednesday and I am hoping to get the ok for yogurt and Protein drinks. I can't really stand the Jello now so i am strictly Water at this point.