Hungry...or gas pain?

[mari12282 9]

Today is my last day on Clear liquids I had not felt hungry at all since surgery bt since last night I been getting a pain not sure if its hunger pain or its gas is that weird???? Feel a lil crazy right now and frustrated can't really tell what my body is feeling

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Edited October 5, 2016 by mari12282

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@mari12282 It may be stomach acid or actual hunger. Make sure you are taking a PPI and drink plenty of fluids.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

What kind of pain and where?

[butterfly23 423]

I had lots of pains I thought were hunger until I got my PPI regimen down, then gone! Now over a year out of VSG I don't have to take any PPIs.

[mari12282 9]

Sry what's PPI

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@mari12282 an acid reducer - usually you're prescribed one post-op.

[mari12282 9]

Oh yes I take one twice a day

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@mari12282 Being only on Clear Liquids - it wouldn't be unusual for you to be actually hungry. Are you able to have Protein shakes? That might help.

[mari12282 9]

Yes I don't like it bt I'm taking it...my Dr put me on lifeplan it a Protein shake that includes all my Vitamins as well

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[mrssoupmix 61]

I just started my Prilosec this morning. It was a capsule and I was a little nervous about it. Nexiums are MUCH smaller. But the nurse said I should be taking them. I am hoping this will alleviate the gurlging feelings in my stomach. I swear I am keeping my hubby up at night, SO loud! I am thinking they must be gas pains/noises, because I rarely feel hunger, other than "head hunger" which I deal with, but is getting better. Other than the grilled burgers my family enjoyed last night.... ugh... sippin' my broth, sippin my broth.< /p>

You might have some acid, but it could also just be legit hunger. Keep pushing your liquid (I am doing TERRIBLE at this) and your Proteins (ditto.) But I just keep plugging away.

[Lori Orr 29]

@@mari12282 It may be stomach acid or actual hunger. Make sure you are taking a PPI and drink plenty of fluids.

What is a PPI? I forget...

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Lori Orr an acid reducer - Proton-pump inhibitor

[Lori Orr 29]

I need to find a thread focusing on post-op meds and Protein shake suggestions!

The coordinator said we were going to discuss payment and meds next time we speak. Are we given a script for PPI? Or is this something we buy over the counter at the drug store?

[KristenLe 5,979]

I need to find a thread focusing on post-op meds and Protein shake suggestions!

The coordinator said we were going to discuss payment and meds next time we speak. Are we given a script for PPI? Or is this something we buy over the counter at the drug store?

Usually you're given a script. Alot of people like Premier Protein shakes (pre-made). I have to use Bariatric fusion for my pre-op and they're really good - I'm just getting sick of the sweetness quickly. I went to my pre admission testing yesterday and they reviewed what meds I take now and what I need to stop and what to take morning of surgery. Pre-op teaching tomorrow and I was hoping they'd give us our scripts for post-op.

[Lori Orr 29]

Wow, this is really full speed ahead now! I am really excited for you. Thanks for all the information.