Post-Op Eating

[jenmcd623 76]

I was sleeved on 3/7/16. I have lost a total of 73 pounds. I had some complications after the first 2 weeks which landed me back in the hospital. Since I've been out it has been about 6 weeks. I am struggling with hunger. I'm not hungry on most days, I force myself to eat, and I get all my Protein requirements in for the day. Then there are some days that after I eat a meal (usually containing about 15-18 grams of protein) I am still hungry. The serving size is about 1/2 cup. I feel like I could eat a whole other serving. I am wondering if anyone else has had this before?? I don't eat more, I usually get a Popsicle or Water, but I'm usually still hungry for hours.

Help!!!

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[Andrea72 510]

Great question!! I can't answer it, but I'm interested in the answer.

I was sleeved on 3/23/16 and I am going through the same exact thing.

Congratulations on your loss so far. That's impressive!!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was sleeved on 3/7/16. I have lost a total of 73 pounds. I had some complications after the first 2 weeks which landed me back in the hospital. Since I've been out it has been about 6 weeks. I am struggling with hunger. I'm not hungry on most days, I force myself to eat, and I get all my Protein requirements in for the day. Then there are some days that after I eat a meal (usually containing about 15-18 grams of protein) I am still hungry. The serving size is about 1/2 cup. I feel like I could eat a whole other serving. I am wondering if anyone else has had this before?? I don't eat more, I usually get a Popsicle or Water, but I'm usually still hungry for hours.

Help!!!

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I don't know why one day you are satisfied and another you aren't. It could have to do with what you are eating (especially if you are eating carbs/sugars), it could be head/emotional hunger, it could be stomach acid, or, you could actually be hungry. I recommend that you make an appointment with your NUT and talk about it. Share your food logs. Also, journal about when you are hungry and when you are not. Maybe your NUT can see a pattern.

[stacyrg2 350]

I agree with ISG and it may be stomach acid. Are you taking a PPI? Also, it could be what you're eating. The more dense the Protein, the fuller and more satisfied you'll stay. What are your meals comprised of?

[jenmcd623 76]

I'm new to this app, you'll have to let me know what PPI is.

My meal last night was goolash. I made it with chickpea noodles (high in protein), ground turkey and Tomato sauce. I was thinking back to the meals that I fell hungry after and I am noticing that they are more acidic meals, i.e. tomato, or Pasta sauce. I contacted my NUT and am awaiting her reply, but I never thought of acid as being something that can make me hungry. I don't eat carbs, bread, rice, regular Pasta, and I try to us low sugar items when I cook, unless I am making it from scratch. I don't do much tracking anymore, but I am going to start again and see if I can find a pattern. I'm just so scared that I am going to stretch my stomach out.

Thank you for your input!!

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@jenmcd623 It very likely is acid. Zantac or Nexium are two that are often prescribed.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class (group) of drugs that work on the cells that line the stomach, reducing the production of acid. They include: esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole and rabeprazole, and come in various different brand names.