Empty feeling

[agalindo17 331]

Is been 6 months since my sleeve surgery and now what I feel is this emptiness feeling in my stomach even after I eat or drink like my Protein Shake I wonder is that's the way it will always feel from now on?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I am almost 4 years out and don't experience this. I sound like a broken record, but have you tried proselec or other good ppi? Acidy tummy can feel like a weird hunger type sensation.

Other than that, do you follow the rules of dense Protein first each meal? The dense Protein buts pressure on receptors located at "bottom" of stomach that give that feeling of"satiated".

If you don't discover the reason(ie behavior) I think you should discuss with surgeon and/or nutritionist because I don't think this is typical.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I'm with Cowgirl. That's what an overly acid stomach feels like to me.

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

If you're six months out, the only reason you should be continuing to have Protein Shakes, or any liquid whatsoever other than your required Water, is if you are unable to get the required Protein from solid food. Are you having such issues? The above posters are absolutely correct about the effect of solid food on receptors, and you should aim for dense protein at regular intervals throughout the day. Over time, the sleeve stretches to accommodate a little more food bit by bit, and it may be that you need a little more to feel completely satiated. To avoid weight regain in this instance, be sure to choose high quality Proteins, and maybe throw in some raw vegetables to fill up the rest of the room, provided you can meet your protein quota. Definitely avoid trying to close the satiety gap with starchy foods, but be sure there is some healthy fat in your diet as well...that provides fullness most effectively, although you don't want to overdo higher calorie stuff for any reason.

[agalindo17 331]

If you're six months out, the only reason you should be continuing to have Protein shakes, or any liquid whatsoever other than your required Water, is if you are unable to get the required Protein from solid food. Are you having such issues? The above posters are absolutely correct about the effect of solid food on receptors, and you should aim for dense protein at regular intervals throughout the day. Over time, the sleeve stretches to accommodate a little more food bit by bit, and it may be that you need a little more to feel completely satiated. To avoid weight regain in this instance, be sure to choose high quality Proteins, and maybe throw in some raw vegetables to fill up the rest of the room, provided you can meet your protein quota. Definitely avoid trying to close the satiety gap with starchy foods, but be sure there is some healthy fat in your diet as well...that provides fullness most effectively, although you don't want to overdo higher calorie stuff for any reason.

Well Protein Shakes is something my doctor recommend it for a very long time not for a short term so yes I still take them... But thanks to the other answers I will talk to my NUT and see what I can do!

Thanks all!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I differ with the poster above who said it's not appropriate to use Protein shakes after 6 months post-op. I've not had that advice from my surgeon or anyone on my bariatric team. I drink a Protein shake 3-4 times a week for Breakfast.

I've also used shakes when traveling on business during plane trips, etc.

Protein Shakes are food, too. As long as they don't make up the bulk of your diet long-term, they are a viable option to include in your weekly menus.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I also do a Protein shake daily for Breakfast. It is a convenience factor for me and I drink them on the way to work. My team if supportive of that. Of course the preference is that you get the bulk of your Protein from food but the Protein Shake is fine long term.

There are those in my support group that still do them years out.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I still have one premier Protein shake a day - I don't hit my Protein target of 80+ without it. When a person is struggling with alot of hunger, they should look at the "makeup" of the diet but I don't agree that it is universal to ban Protein drinks once you are on solid foods, different surgeons have different recommendations.

What I think is very detrimental (for me anyway) are the Protein Bars. They tend to be pretty high carb and calorie for the amount of protein and frankly are alot like candy...so they can trigger that snacky carby craving feeling in me.

Anyway, hope you are able to get to the bottom of this!