HUNGER - is it really reduced?

[jess9395 5,449]

Year and a half out and get hungry rarely and appropriately and much more mildly.

[aprildr 12]

@ judyoz I agree completely with you. I have to remind myself to eat now. Eating was such a major part of my life. I was planning lunch while eating Breakfast. The sleeve definitely took my hunger away. I can only think of a couple of times I was actually hungry, and even then it was more of an annoyance growl/cramp reminding me to eat.

[ab123. 90]

2 months out and my hunger isn't reduced at all. Also I like /crave the same foods as prior to surgery but luckily I can only fit 8 ounces at a time. Was surprised my pouch held so much. Not really happy with my surgery choice since I was losing weight on my own at a much faster rate. However I had the surgery to insure I would keep the weight off which has been the case. Also my arthritis and GERD are much worse since the surgery. All my physical problems are worse not better.

[Wendyfm 494]

Eleven months out and yes I get hungry,but it is around meal time when I do and I can only eat a cup of food at a time. So usually no problem. I still have some head hunger,but look for low calorie Snacks to take care of that. 5 calorie Jello usually fills me up.

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

I am 6 months post surgery with my sleeve, and I can say that my hunger level has indeed decreased. I still have the occasional visual hunger (i.e. seeing something with my eyes that looks good to eat), but not to the point that I have to eat it. Honestly I'm trying very hard to follow the guidelines so I don't end up back in the hospital with any issues again.