Stomach growling

[her1981 448]

I'm 3 days post op and my stomach is roaring like a lion! And I'm hungry!!!! Is this normal?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Stomach growling is normal, but in conjunction with being hungry, it makes me wonder if you are on a PPI? You might want to discuss that with your surgeon. If you are on a PPI, you might need a higher dose or a stronger medication than your current one.

[her1981 448]

Ppi?

[jane13 2,256]

prevacid or something similar

[rear624 16]

I am experiencing the SAME thing...ugh, it's awful!

[simplyamy 14]

You're either dehydrated or are developing too much acid. Same happened to me after surgery. My doctor kept me on Clear liquids an extra 2 days because I was so dehydrated that I could cause my kidneys to fail.

Shortly after I was hydrated, I developed so much acid reflux that I was convinced that I was STARVING. Fortunately, I got ahold of Zantac (anti acid) and BAM. Back to normal! Now I feel like a real bariatric patient!!! ????????????

[All done 36]

My nutritionist also has us on a anti acid from day 1. Keeps acid down and helps the stomach as it heals. I find my stomach gurgles when I try to eat too fast. It gurgles away when I eat or drink. ..it's happy most if the time 9 days post op and I am doing pretty good. ..

[CloserToFine 172]

I'm 8 days post-op and have had "hunger pains" (or whatever they are) for several days now. They're very strong and I feel them all the time. It makes me feel like I'm starving (which, technically, is true!!), but sadly can't drink/"eat" enough to fill that void.

I'm on Prevacid, BTW... not sure how that affects things.

I'd love to hear from others who've experienced strong hunger pains within a week of surgery. Does it ever disappear? Or am I condemned to have super-strong hunger pains (with a tiny stomach) for the rest of my life?

[theotherfatgirl 134]

I had surgery on the 10th. I learned that when I'm hungry I'm starving and than two bites and I'm stuffed like thanksgiving it's just how it is

[All done 36]

I get grumbling in my stomach but never have hunger pains...my sleeve just grumbles sometime lol

when I eat it starts to grumble when it's working I think...

I get grumbling in my stomach but never have hunger pains...my sleeve just grumbles sometime lol

when I eat it starts to grumble when it's working I think...

[nistb 2]

I get grumbling too, i am not hungry, i think its still gas, its only been 3 days since surgery.. I try to drink as much as i can!!

I get grumbling too, i am not hungry, i think its still gas, its only been 3 days since surgery.. I try to drink as much as i can!!

[KeepOnRockinMe 6]

I had this happen too. I had my surgery on June 24th. At first the growling kind of hurt, but now it's faded away.

[KissMySleeve 0]

This happened to me 5 days post op. I felt so hungry and although I was sipping consistently, I was hungry. I don't have issues with acid reflux. I basically took a nap to avoid the feeling. I realized that I wasn't getting much Protein and did my best with my Protein powder (yuck).

A few days later, when a Protein shake was okay (after the Clear liquids phase), I had one and felt full the entire day. My struggle is still to get enough Protein b/c when I feel full, I'm not interested in continuing to sip.

[Licia'sjourney 89]

Yes, mine gurgles all the time too. Part of it is air/gas.

When I went to my 7 day post op appt yesterday I mentioned this and asked them if it was normal to feel hungry most of the time. They said it was and that progression with food, eating mushed and so on it will get better.

I really hope so!

[Phosphate 10]

I'm 8 days post-op and have had "hunger pains" (or whatever they are) for several days now. They're very strong and I feel them all the time. It makes me feel like I'm starving (which, technically, is true!!), but sadly can't drink/"eat" enough to fill that void.

I'm on Prevacid, BTW... not sure how that affects things.

I'd love to hear from others who've experienced strong hunger pains within a week of surgery. Does it ever disappear? Or am I condemned to have super-strong hunger pains (with a tiny stomach) for the rest of my life?

I had my surgery on the 7th. Have the same problems. I'm starving it feels like no matter how much Jello or broth i drink. Did it go away. Do you get full now that you're eating solid foods? How much solid food does it take for you to feel full?