madisunshine1 128 Posted August 18, 2016 Okay. I'm 16 days post op. And hungry. Not head hunger. But literally hungry. Craving all healthy and allowed foods. Surgeon says give or take 400-600 calories a day. I'm eating about 500ish now. For example today I've had: (~580 calories) Two eggs Two Protein Shakes 2 ounces of lean turkey burger Half banana & 1/2 tbsp of pb (ALL allowed foods) And no tightness, I'm feeling satisfied, stopping when my "signs" come to stop. I have had ZERO issues with any new foods. No nausea, no "stuck" feelings, no pain, no acid reflux, no heart burn, etc. I'm down ~ 27 pounds. Exercising every day, getting all fluids and Protein in. Is this normal? To be hungry, eat, and feel okay? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LxA 72 Posted August 18, 2016 Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious sleeved on 08/09 day of surgery- 268 lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie24 4 Posted August 18, 2016 Yes it's totally normal to feel hungry, eat and feel okay! That would be normal before surgery or years after! You are eating well and the amount you eating satisfies your hunger! I'm only 21 days post op so I'm not an expert but I've been in the same boat Quick question, not related to your hunger, I haven't been able to exercise yet, I keep trying my I don't have enough energy for it. How did you start exercising? How long? What type? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madisunshine1 128 Posted August 18, 2016 Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious sleeved on 08/09 day of surgery- 268 lbs My food is spread out during the day. Every two hours or so I eat something. Sometimes longer gaps. Measuring food in ounces will be your best bet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madisunshine1 128 Posted August 18, 2016 Yes it's totally normal to feel hungry, eat and feel okay! That would be normal before surgery or years after! You are eating well and the amount you eating satisfies your hunger! I'm only 21 days post op so I'm not an expert but I've been in the same boat Quick question, not related to your hunger, I haven't been able to exercise yet, I keep trying my I don't have enough energy for it. How did you start exercising? How long? What type? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I have a two year old so I get some good workouts just by being a mom to him and his crazy self! Haha. I got cleared to work out one week post op. I walk everyday. Starting out easy. So, I usually walk for 30 minutes a day. Get sweaty, get my heart racing. But make sure you hydrate. We aren't getting as much fluids so sweating can easily lead us to dehydration. I'm in GA and it's HOT!!! So I make sure to drink drink drink. I am able to gulp more now. Which is nice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madisunshine1 128 Posted August 18, 2016 Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious sleeved on 08/09 day of surgery- 268 lbs Also, everyone's post op plan is different. But, pre op, I was eating crazy amounts of food. Probably 3,000-4,000 a day! And now, 600 at most, it's a major decline in calories. Its all how you progress too, some people don't handle certain foods/ stages well. I will probably come across many foods that are no no's to my new tummy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie24 4 Posted August 18, 2016 I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LxA 72 Posted August 18, 2016 Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious sleeved on 08/09 day of surgery- 268 lbs Also, everyone's post op plan is different. But, pre op, I was eating crazy amounts of food. Probably 3,000-4,000 a day! And now, 600 at most, it's a major decline in calories. Its all how you progress too, some people don't handle certain foods/ stages well. I will probably come across many foods that are no no's to my new tummy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks! I agree eating less than a 1000 calories a day vs my pre op eating ack 3000+ is going to be a huge difference and it is already. HW 341 lbs 07/19/16 - 298 lbs 08/09/16 DOS - 286 lbs CW 270 lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madisunshine1 128 Posted August 18, 2016 I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Phew. So hot here! Pace yourself. I have felt dizzy when I stand up quickly but it's subsiding. I drink throughout the day. I just wait 30 min after I eat. I count my Protein shakes as fluids too. Water + lemon Powerade zero And diet lemonade from chickfila have been my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missblonde20 72 Posted August 18, 2016 I feel hungry!! I am 6 weeks out and worried because I can't tell if it's simply dehydration or if I am just actually hungry....I feel 'empty' and hungry, but I HATE feeling that way.....ughhhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 18, 2016 I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Phew. So hot here! Pace yourself. I have felt dizzy when I stand up quickly but it's subsiding. I drink throughout the day. I just wait 30 min after I eat. I count my Protein shakes as fluids too. Water + lemon Powerade zero And diet lemonade from chickfila have been my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Be careful with the lemon Water - lemon is a diuretic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaleko 6 Posted August 18, 2016 I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Phew. So hot here! Pace yourself. I have felt dizzy when I stand up quickly but it's subsiding. I drink throughout the day. I just wait 30 min after I eat. I count my Protein shakes as fluids too. Water + lemon Powerade zero And diet lemonade from chickfila have been my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Be careful with the lemon Water - lemon is a diuretic.Thats really good! I am barely getting anything in because i feel soo full very quickly. I dip up 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and barely make 5 bites from a baby spoon and feel very full. I cant even get an accurate calorie count because i barely put a dent in the minute amount of food i make. My doc told me she doesnt really care about calories. More about protien but wants me to focus in my fluids over the protien first. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaleko 6 Posted August 18, 2016 15 days post op Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suebee411 3 Posted August 19, 2016 Maybe it would help to eat food rather than drinking one, or both Protein shakes? I know it's hard to get your Protein in without them, but perhaps you could add unflavored protein to foods like Soup, oatmeal, pudding. Just a thought, I'm only 10 days post-op. :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mohairbears 37 Posted August 19, 2016 The advice I've been given is do not count calories or eat any diet products. Consume full fat good nutritious foods You are exercising and burning more fuel so you should be concentrating on eating more. If you can eat it eat... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
