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As I'm slowly eating things, which now is only maybe once a day, but my doctor gave me something to help me eat. I am confused as to if I am having hunger pains or pains when I eat. To me they both have seemed similar but I am not sure. Now I am eating dinner and when I chew then swallow I get pains shortly after, but if I don't eat the pain is still there. So I am not sure the pain is there because I'm hungry and I'm getting food in or is it pain telling me to stop. When I chew I always wait at least 40 seconds before I put more food in.

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Is it actually "pain" or is it just a weird feeling?

Post-op, I had this weird, 'hollow' feeling that could have been hunger but wasn't...

I had it constantly, whether I'd eaten or not...

It wasn't pain...

Wasn't even discomfort..

But it was definitely something...

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@@KindaFamiliar Its kind of like a pain but also like before surgery and I hadn't eaten. My doctor told me that I wouldn't feel the growl or hungry anymore but I feel like I do. I can drink Water and it start, sometimes its like a pulsing pain and others it feels like I'm hungry, but when I do eat its still there. I don't see my doctor until the 28th

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Based on your description it is hard to figure out what you mean

How far out are you?

What phase?

What are you eating?

Are you taking small bites, chewing thoroughly and eating slowly?

Are you taking a PPI?

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@@Inner Surfer Girl I am 3 weeks out, I'm pureed's right now. The "pain" will come whether I have Water or applesauce. and I don't know what PPI is sorry

A PPI is for acid. My surgeon prescribed one for me to take in the first 6 months after surgery.

Did you have a hiatal hernia repair?

What does your surgeon say about your symptoms?

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@@Inner Surfer Girl I was taking dexilant for acid reflux before surgery, my doc told me to just continue that. Yes I had a hiatal repair and this just started yesterday, I haven't been able to call them because their office is closed on Friday's

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Is it actually "pain" or is it just a weird feeling?

Post-op, I had this weird, 'hollow' feeling that could have been hunger but wasn't...

I had it constantly, whether I'd eaten or not...

It wasn't pain...

Wasn't even discomfort..

But it was definitely something...

Oh my gosh. I so have this!! Didn't know how to explain!!

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@@Inner Surfer Girl I was taking dexilant for acid reflux before surgery, my doc told me to just continue that. Yes I had a hiatal repair and this just started yesterday, I haven't been able to call them because their office is closed on Friday's

Do they have a 24-hour on call number?

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As I'm slowly eating things, which now is only maybe once a day, but my doctor gave me something to help me eat. I am confused as to if I am having hunger pains or pains when I eat. To me they both have seemed similar but I am not sure. Now I am eating dinner and when I chew then swallow I get pains shortly after, but if I don't eat the pain is still there. So I am not sure the pain is there because I'm hungry and I'm getting food in or is it pain telling me to stop. When I chew I always wait at least 40 seconds before I put more food in.

Your doctor "gave you something to help you eat"? What is it?

I think that if you are this unhappy and in pain, you should call and talk to the "on call" doctor. I think you'll feel better just talking him/her. --especially since they are aware of your problem enough to "give you something to help you eat".

I sincerely think you should call and get some advice from them.

Feel better, friend.

Post and let us know what you find out.

Prayers going up.

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oh good- I am glad you're at the doctor's office. I am just now seeing this, but please let us know what they tell you.

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It turns out that I have acute pancreatitis, my doctor just called me and I am going to be admitted in the morning.

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Ouch! Ouch! and then---Ouch!!! :(

I am soooooo glad that you called. That is nasty stuff.

Now, go and get better!

Really, feel better, Friend. Post often and let us know how your journey is going. We care--yep, we do.

Prayers going up for fewer bumps in the road and a smooth , joyous path in your future.

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