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I am 11 days post op. I did very well my first week keeping down clear and full liquids. I struggled a bit yesterday to get all my Clear Liquids in and am so bored with my Protein Shake. As of Monday I will be able to add Protein in my diet. But I'm starting to feel actual hunger. How long post op did it take for you to regain your appetite? I am looking forward to being able to chew!

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IHi BostonStrong617 It seems that we had the Gastric Bypass around the same time, my date was the 22nd Of March 2015. I'm not feeling hungry at all which is a probelm because I don't seem to be obtaining enough protien at all. On the 13th Of April I go onto stage 3 so hopefully during this stage I'll pick up on the protien and maybe start to at least feel hungry. Have a beautiful evening. Prada.

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It's strange I am feeling hunger, I have to force liquids and my Protein shakes. I am able to start phase I off my Stage III plan on Monday and the following Monday phase II of the Stage III plan the following week (adding fruits and veggies).

I read some have just followed their body's queue's. I may do the same. Slow and steady. Good luck with your progress.

-Monique

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For me I started to feel hunger as soon as I started working out which was at 6 weeks. Now, it only takes a very small amount of food for me to feel full again. Usually 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food. The more Protein I eat the fuller I remain. The moment I eat something with more carbs, the faster I get hungry.

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I am 11 days post op. I did very well my first week keeping down clear and full liquids. I struggled a bit yesterday to get all my Clear Liquids in and am so bored with my Protein shake. As of Monday I will be able to add Protein in my diet. But I'm starting to feel actual hunger. How long post op did it take for you to regain your appetite? I am looking forward to being able to chew!

What you're feeling isn't hunger. At just over a year out I still don't ever really feel hungry. More then likely your body is signalling you to hydrate. Your brain on the other hand is telling you to eat out of habit. What you should do is drink your fluids and distract yourself. Go for a walk, call a friend or family member, anything to stop concentrating on food. I found that if I stepped away from the TV it helped. Every other commercial is about food of some sort. So, get moving and drinking your fluids. You need to work on the head game and the sooner the better. It's going to be your hardest struggle to overcome. Best wishes

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Thank you for sharing that information. I haven't been as diligent the last couple of days in regarding to hydrating. Today I increased my intake and although I still experienced "hunger" I did not feel the need to eat. I've been on the move the last 4 days almost non stop and I don't think I was drinking as much as I should. I almost miss chewing, not really food. I've NEVER been a fan of Protein shakes and I think that is part of the problem too. This too shall pass. Thanks!

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I'm dealing with that now, And it's costing me not to drink enuff Protein at all. I smell foods that I like and I want them, but I'm not hungry for them which is strange. In the past if a pizza pie was in my midst it was in danger. Spoke to my nutritionist last weeks, she did say I have to get the protein in. It helps with the muscle growth

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