So Hungry!

[kimb926 31]

I am 6 days post op and all of a sudden I feel like the stomach is growling all day long. I am on Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes till the 23rd and that seems like a lifetime away. Anyone have any suggestions as to make the grumbling stop?

[JamieLogical 8,699]

Are you on a PPI for stomach acid? I was prescribed one by my surgeon immediately post-op, but I have read that many people confuse excess stomach acid for hunger if they aren't on a PPI.

[kimb926 31]

I have Prevacid. I took it this morning but haven't been faithful about it. I will make sure I am going forward! Thanks so much!!

[jane13 2,256]

some people have issues with that and like the Op said the prevacid or Prilosec will help that. I was lucky so far to not have that issue.

[Champ715 207]

This may sound weird but I went to Sonic and bought a bag of their pellet ice. I would eat a bowl of ice whenever I felt hungry. I think the act of actually chewing made me feel like I was eating. Popsicles were also good during that time.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Agreed that it is probably stomach acid. If you feel the need to chew ice or sf popsicles are a good option. I also found that my sleeve makes more noise when digesting foods now. The part of the stomach that grinds up your food is now gone so noises will be more common, they don't necessarily mean you are hungry. Good luck!

[ezbeinggreen 50]

Are you drinking enough liquids? Sounds silly but a lot of people mistake thirst for hunger. I agree with the acid too, that happened to me.

[meganliz0824 65]

I had the same issue and it ended up being acid. Even though I took my zantac twice a day. I found when I really felt hungry I would eat a popsicle and drink Water at the same time. Made me feel fuller.

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[kimb926 31]

I am pretty sure my liquid intake is good. I pee a lot

[libby43 136]

Prevacid didn't work on my stomach. My Dr put me on nexium and still had to increase it twice. I take 40 mg in the morning and 20mg at night. Really thought I was hungry and now must remind myself to eat. Talk to your Dr about increasing medication or changing medication. I know the feeling of thinking you are hungry, but it's really stomach acid.

[Ellenomore 25]

I am 6 days post op and all of a sudden I feel like the stomach is growling all day long. I am on Clear liquids and Protein shakes till the 23rd and that seems like a lifetime away. Anyone have any suggestions as to make the grumbling stop?

I know exactly how you feel. I had my surgery 8 days ago and I feel like I am hungry also,even though I am sure that it is not the case. I have done some of the suggestions above to help with this. I cannot start soft foods until the 23rd either. Hang in there and know that you are not alone... You can do it !!

[kimb926 31]

@@Ellenomore Thanks for the support!

[Lexigurl82 160]

it stops in time. I'm 2 weeks post op and during my first week my stomach would make the loudest gurgling sounds after I would have any liquids or broth. now that I'm in my second week I no longer hear those loud stomach sounds.If you have prevacid continue to take them. I was given an acid reducer for surgery too but haven't taken it since the stomach sounds stopped. hang in there.