10 days post op and always hungry

[shareefa 1]

Why am I always hungry? It's been 10 days and I'm always hungry!

I thought hunger goes away??! I'm worried this won't stop

[msfranjul 3]

What are your symtoms or signs of hunger? I'm asking bc I'm 4 days post op and I'm always hungry too but I realize it's only head hunger like I'm hungry all the time bc I want food bc I want to eat things that I used to eat or like I used to eat... But at the same time I can only fit 1oz of Water and I'm having full pains... If it's head hunger u have than that will take a while to subside bc you have to train ur body not to crave these things! Hope that all makes sense!

[shareefa 1]

What are your symtoms or signs of hunger? I'm asking bc I'm 4 days post op and I'm always hungry too but I realize it's only head hunger like I'm hungry all the time bc I want food bc I want to eat things that I used to eat or like I used to eat... But at the same time I can only fit 1oz of Water and I'm having full pains... If it's head hunger u have than that will take a while to subside bc you have to train ur body not to crave these things! Hope that all makes sense!

Thanks msfranjul

Maybe it's head hunger but I finished a broth and wanted to eat something else- So I drank Vitamin water

And still feel my stomach empty

[ocgirl15 667]

Strange thing is gas and stomach acid can give the sensation of real belly hunger. I addressed that and now I am just dealing with head hunger. Ask your doctor what otc acid reducer he recommends. I was already taking Prevacid so mine told me to stay on it for the short term because the stomach will continue to make acid but it is not getting solid food. That causes a false sense of hunger. For gas I am using gas ex that melt on your tongue.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

You likely need a PPI. I ill admit after a few days of the liquid diet, it's not uncommon to want to chew, but if you are feeling what you think may be hunger pains, you likely need a PPI. My doctor started me on omeprazole/prilosec. Many others use Zantac, or Prevaid. A daily PPI will help with the acid that your tummy is producing that often feels like hunger pains.

[shareefa 1]

You likely need a PPI. I ill admit after a few days of the liquid diet, it's not uncommon to want to chew, but if you are feeling what you think may be hunger pains, you likely need a PPI. My doctor started me on omeprazole/prilosec. Many others use Zantac, or Prevaid. A daily PPI will help with the acid that your tummy is producing that often feels like hunger pains.

Thanks I will ask for PPL this week on my first doctor visit

Edited December 26, 2015 by shareefa

[shareefa 1]

Strange thing is gas and stomach acid can give the sensation of real belly hunger. I addressed that and now I am just dealing with head hunger. Ask your doctor what otc acid reducer he recommends. I was already taking Prevacid so mine told me to stay on it for the short term because the stomach will continue to make acid but it is not getting solid food. That causes a false sense of hunger. For gas I am using gas ex that melt on your tongue.

Interesting to know that both acid and gas can cause this hunger - revisiting the doctor and seeing what can be done