Hunger pains

[JerriC 6]

I am 8 days post op. I feel really lucky because my recovery has been great so far. Once I got past nausea the first two days, I have been able to drink my Protein and Water easily. I have had very little pain. I have only taken 1 pain pill since I left the hospital. Other than minor soreness and a little fatigue, I feel pretty "normal."

For the past three days, I feel like I am starving. Sometimes I can even feel my old stomach growl. My new stomach feels like it would growl if it could. I have read about head hunger. Maybe this is it, it doesn't feel like it though. Am I crazy? My dietician told me I can drink another shake a day and see if that helps. Any advice? I am pushing through. I know it could be a lot worse, so I don't plan on doing anything against doctors orders.

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[Tingting Wang 0]

I am also 8 days out of lapband to gastric bypass surgery. Like you I recovered pretty well. However I also start to crave normals even sweets three days after the surgery. I also feel very worried about this.

[JerriC 6]

I am hoping that once I make it to soft foods, this will ease up. The evenings are very difficult. I am glad I am not alone in this!

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[breezy25 69]

I'm hungry too. I'm three weeks post op and still on liquids (with about 11 days left). I am hoping once I get to the pureed stage I'll feel more satiated.

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[JerriC 6]

I'm hungry too. I'm three weeks post op and still on liquids (with about 11 days left). I am hoping once I get to the pureed stage I'll feel more satiated.

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Good luck!

Edited April 22, 2016 by JerriC

[Tingting Wang 0]

I am hoping that once I make it to soft foods, this will ease up. The evenings are very difficult. I am glad I am not alone in this!

Same here. Hopefully the craving will ease up when we move to puréed food. Have you lost any weight? I lost 10 pounds then my weight stalled two days.

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[cat.jackson89 206]

I'm 4 days post op- and I can feel as well as HEAR my stomach growling. Even after I drink broth! I try to ignore it because I know it'll be worth it& as long as I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, I'll be fine. [emoji4]

[JerriC 6]

I am hoping that once I make it to soft foods, this will ease up. The evenings are very difficult. I am glad I am not alone in this!

Same here. Hopefully the craving will ease up when we move to puréed food. Have you lost any weight? I lost 10 pounds then my weight stalled two days.

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I have lost 10 lbs.

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[JerriC 6]

I'm 4 days post op- and I can feel as well as HEAR my stomach growling. Even after I drink broth! I try to ignore it because I know it'll be worth it& as long as I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, I'll be fine.

I am doing the same. I am glad I am not the only one! I am too scared of the consequences to deviate from the plan.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

Depending on the surgery you had, it is likely not real hunger. In both the sleeve and bypass they cut the portion of the stomach that holds the hunger hormone.

Many times dehydration feels exactly like hunger. The first question I would ask is are you getting a minimum of 48 oz. of Water?

If you are then the 2nd thing it could be is reflux which is very common with the sleeve, not so common with bypass.

If you had either of these surgeries you are not feeling hungry this soon. Now, I will say that your head is half the battle. Head hunger can happen almost right away and I do remember being frustrated because I so badly wanted to chew something. That will continue until you get to soft foods.

If you have head hunger the best thing to do is do something to take your mind off of it. I crochet or read or take a shower.

Incidentally if you have had bypass Everytime you eat or drink something your stomach will make loud obnoxious noises and so far that has not gone away. I am nearly 20 months post op......I call her the grouch pouch and she is gurgling right now! LOL!

[cat.jackson89 206]

I also wondered if it could possibly be my "new stomach" adjusting, or gas. Because I definitely feel a rumbling.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I would try taking a GasX or Zantac.

[JerriC 6]

Depending on the surgery you had, it is likely not real hunger. In both the sleeve and bypass they cut the portion of the stomach that holds the hunger hormone.

Many times dehydration feels exactly like hunger. The first question I would ask is are you getting a minimum of 48 oz. of Water?

If you are then the 2nd thing it could be is reflux which is very common with the sleeve, not so common with bypass.

If you had either of these surgeries you are not feeling hungry this soon. Now, I will say that your head is half the battle. Head hunger can happen almost right away and I do remember being frustrated because I so badly wanted to chew something. That will continue until you get to soft foods.

If you have head hunger the best thing to do is do something to take your mind off of it. I crochet or read or take a shower.

Incidentally if you have had bypass Everytime you eat or drink something your stomach will make loud obnoxious noises and so far that has not gone away. I am nearly 20 months post op......I call her the grouch pouch and she is gurgling right now! LOL!

I had the bypass. I am getting about 64-80 oz of Fluid a day. I am taking Gas-X also. I am taking 40 mg of omeprazole for acid . Maybe it is just head hunger/cravings, but I feel hungry like I would have pre-surgery. I try to keep my mind off food.

Thanks for your information, it is really helpful.

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Edited April 23, 2016 by JerriC

[cat.jackson89 206]

GasX- I'll have to try that! The gas is the worst part!!!