Post op hunger

[Lmoore01 23]

Need help, I was just sleeved on 07/15, I'm on the clear liquid diet for a week, but I am craving real food what should I do how do I handle these cravings

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

First, welcome to the sleeved life.

You mention you are on Clear liquids. How are you doing at getting in your Protein? You might actually be hungry.

How are you doing at getting in your fluids? You might be thirsty.

Are you taking a PPI? You might have stomach acid which can mimic hunger.

When I was at your stage I didn't really have a chance to get hungry because I was sipping something all day.

If you want something to chew, try sugar-free Popsicles and/or crushed ice.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Lmoore01 Try something savory like broth. Drink as much as possible! Get some clear Protein drinks.

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[Lmoore01 23]

Thank you, I do sip when I'm awake. I have been drinking Dannon light and fit Protein smoothie it has 12g Protein, working on my second today. I have broth and popciles, just want to eat a piece of turkey lunch meat and I don't know why. Is there something wrong with me??

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[Lmoore01 23]

Also sorry to sound bumd, but what is PPI?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Thank you, I do sip when I'm awake. I have been drinking Dannon light and fit Protein smoothie it has 12g Protein, working on my second today. I have broth and popciles, just want to eat a piece of turkey lunch meat and I don't know why. Is there something wrong with me??

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Absolutely not! Very normal to crave real food. Stay strong!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Also sorry to sound bumd, but what is PPI?

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An acid reducer - your Dr should have prescribed one.

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[Lmoore01 23]

My doctor only gave me something for nausea, nothing for gas maybe I should go buy some Gasx to help

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[KristenLe 5,979]

My doctor only gave me something for nausea, nothing for gas maybe I should go buy some Gasx to help

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This would be prilosec, nexium or similar. You can get them over the counter.

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[Nikkipit 19]

Can you perhaps make a beef broth? I also crave turkey and overall beef. I was sleeved the same day as you.

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