This is Horrible...

[RobertD16 47]

I had my sleeve june 27th...I was not hungry for a week after surgery...Now I am literally starving...I dream about food I am so hungry...I have lost 18 lbs since surgery which is nice but I am slightly regretting it...I just hope the outcome will be worth it in the end...I can't wait till I can eat a normal meal again...Also can anyone tell me when the started exercising after surgery..I know that will help me drop it faster...One more question anyone have any tips on a good broth to use because they all have so much sodium.

[kmorri 1,689]

You really shouldn't be hungry.....are you taking something for acid. Stomach acid will feel like hunger. If you're not taking something for stomach acid talk to your doctor about prescribing one for you.

Regarding broth you can buy the low sodium version or you can make your own. I didn't do very much broth. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has a good chicken broth flavored Protein powder....I used that a few times.

As far as exercise I started that in the hospital with walking and basically just continued to add to the distance I walk per day....I'm 7 weeks post op as of yesterday and I'm back up to 10,000 steps per day now.

Good luck to you!

[Christinamo7 4,042]

hungry feels more like empty for me now - but I have from the beginning felt real hunger. it is just manageable for me now compared to before surgery when it nagged at me all the time. and I am not talking about the head hunger or acid.

I was up and walking right away - and I was cleared for other exercise/lifting things as tolerated at my 4 week check up. and you have to be working with your team if you start working out hard, as too much of a calorie defect can halt your weight loss also.

[RobertD16 47]

As of right now I am eating maybe 100 cal. a day if that... most likely less...I am drinking mostly just crystal light and half a cup of Protein Shake 3 times a day. I just started eating broth yesterday. As far as hungry I don't if it is my mind but I think about food all the time and I do get very hungry as well.

[kmorri 1,689]

Are you having difficulty drinking your Protein shakes? Is that the reason you're drinking such a small amount?.....How about other fluids? How much liquid are you getting in?......Dehydration can also make you feel hungry.

First work on getting your Fluid intake up to at least 64oz a day....then work on getting in your Protein. Did your team give you goals for Fluid and protein?

Are you on the full liquid stage?....My full liquid stage included Greek yogurt....if it's part of your plan yogurt may help you.

[RobertD16 47]

They want me to have 80 ounces a day...Right now I am prob only drinking 60...

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

As of right now I am eating maybe 100 cal. a day if that... most likely less...I am drinking mostly just crystal light and half a cup of Protein shake 3 times a day. I just started eating broth yesterday. As far as hungry I don't if it is my mind but I think about food all the time and I do get very hungry as well.

If you are as far out as you are and only getting 100 calories a day you are probably hungry and maybe even thirsty. It doesn't sound like you are eating or drinking enough.

You have got to get in all of your Protein and fluids as soon as you can. What is your protein target? Mine was 100 grams. That would mean drinking at the very least 3 1/2 premier Protein shakes a day.

Calories are less important right now than protein, but 100 calories is extremely low.

Edited: because typos and to add.

I didn't do a lot of exercise other than some walking until I was cleared to get in the pool at about 4 weeks. I do about 95% of my exercise in the Water.

[kmorri 1,689]

80 is good just keep working on getting that all in.....you're only one week out it will get better I promise! Are you still on Clear liquids. or can you have full liquids? .....

[RobertD16 47]

they told me today i can start puree food...That seems kind of odd is it normal to start puree food so early? Anyone have any suggestions as to what they ate?

[becomingmandikaye 262]

they told me today i can start puree food...That seems kind of odd is it normal to start puree food so early? Anyone have any suggestions as to what they ate?

A lot of that hunger pain probably is acid. If you're already on a PPI, try Tums when you feel it. I promise it will help.

As far as pureed foods go, I didn't have a puree stage, but I did have some thicker Soups like Tomato bisque or broccoli cheese or potato (I would puree those last two).

[kmorri 1,689]

My plan had me start pureed food on day 8....so you're good. that should help your hunger as well.....Progresso Soups ran through the blender are nice a tasty............refried Beans.....scrambled eggs..tuna or other flaky fish...you get lots of goodies now. Slow cook some chicken in the crock pot so it falls apart and that's good at this stage too......just remember eat Protein first. I know for me I started to feel 100% better once I was able to eat some real food......good luck and keep us informed on how you're doing.

[krazy kat 107]

Make your own bone broth using beef bones, carrots and celery...add spices and drain...Pinterest has tons of recipes.

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[RobertD16 47]

I had a egg this morning idk but maybe I ate it too fast but it made my stomach hurt and made me feel like throwing up...it is weird that one egg can fill me up...i use to be able to eat 7 eggs with lots of bread.ha ha

[xenatrio 4]

My date was the 27th of this month too and I have been starving I told my doctor that I took the Prevacid as he has described and he told me that it was indeed hunger because I have been consuming less than 250 calories a day and I am install mode so my body will not burn any fat I have been consuming under 300 calories for the last 3 weeks in total since I am about 9days post-op I have gone from 238 to 220. I know people say that you should not be hungry but you should check with your doctor first to make sure it could be acid or it could be hunger in my case it was Hunger

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[kmorri 1,689]

I had a egg this morning idk but maybe I ate it too fast but it made my stomach hurt and made me feel like throwing up...it is weird that one egg can fill me up...i use to be able to eat 7 eggs with lots of bread.ha ha

Isn't that crazy......the first time I had a scrambled egg I wasn't able to finish it!! I can eat a whole egg most of the time now..LOL I love my sleeve!