Post op 4 days need help

[lizag234 34]

I have posted several times before how hungry I am, and have been told that head hunger is taking over but this feeling is not getting better. I am already tired of drinking the same things over and over again. I know I'm not supposed to eat any food but I read that if I so eat to make sure I chew enough where the consistency is liquid like. Has anyone ever done this and if it's that bad what can I do to kick my head hunger pains.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Are you on a PPI of any form? Call your NUT or doctor and discuss this with them.

[losingMari 26]

Are you sure it's hunger and not acid churning in your new stomach? I was going through the same thing and when I mentioned it to my surgeon he upped my omeprazole and poof "hunger" was gone. I was sleeved on the 14th so I'm still adjusting too. I admit that it gets boring but I just keep reminding myself that it's just for a short period of time and it will all be worth it. Try calling your surgeon and see what he says about the hunger and talk to your NUT to see about other options to help change things up. I hope things start looking up for you ☺

[lizag234 34]

I have a nurse coming out to my house tomorrow so I will mention it to her. Thanks

[liannatx 897]

Yes! I was expecting to have the magical "no hunger". I also felt like I had true gnawing knotted hunger pangs. Not boredom... hunger. I upped my Omeprazole to twice a day and it literally stopped the hunger feelings. I also was able to start on fuller liguids at day 7... so that may have played a role as well. pureed Soups, yogurt, and sugarfree pudding were heavenly at that point.

Just know that this stage will pass in a matter of days, be it 7 days or 14 days, you will soon be progressing to the next stage of foods and be able to have some smart filling options. Hang in there!

[sorrynomore 18]

I'm on day 6 post op and have the same hunger issues. I've been measuring out my Protein Shakes about 6-8 oz at a time and I put it in a coffee mug with ice. If I feel the hunger then I drink the shake. It does help but it definitely is actual stomach growling . I have been taking one omeprazole a day but maybe I'll talk to the dr about upping it.

[Daisee68 2,493]

It is almost always the acid. PPI or Zantac will definitely help.