I got past the hungry stage, THANK GOD

[The New Kel 1,312]

I am 3 weeks post op. I was one of those weirdos who was actually hungry up until almost two weeks post op. I was worried that the part about removing the hunger hormone leptin hadn't happened for me.

Now, for the past week and at week 3, I can comfortably say I no longer feel hunger all day. in fact, I only feel it when I have gone too long without eating, like 4 hours or so. The mental obsession and mentally visualizing food is over. I still get occasional cravings but it's when I truly need to eat. AND, the best part is that I'm not depressed about not being able to eat cheeseburgers, etc anymore. Now I crave healthy protein!

I'm just posting to let any new sleeves know that if you are hungry all the time, most likely it is a temporary condition and it will pass.

Best wishes to all!

Kel

[karen.del 4]

Thank you @@The New Kel for this post.. I am only 4 days post op and I am starving! I am able to drink a lot but it doesn't make me full. You have given me hope!

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[The New Kel 1,312]

Thank you @@The New Kel for this post.. I am only 4 days post op and I am starving! I am able to drink a lot but it doesn't make me full. You have given me hope!

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@@karen.del

I'm glad! I posted for those who are going through what I through, fear of always being hungry. It goes away, I promise!

Good luck you!!

Edited October 23, 2016 by The New Kel

[h.brooks661989 50]

Im 5 days post op and if i drink my tummy rumbles is this normal

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[Meggiesmom 10]

Thank you @@The New Kel for this..very encouraging. I am 3.days postop and i am having hunger pangs and thinking about food.. i know.its all in the mind but its been really rough to be honest

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[alivette 7]

Good to know because I'm hungry but can't eat good and I want all this hungry to go down.

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[mollydeez 25]

Oh my god THANK YOU for this. I am a week post op tomorrow and I feel like I'm crazy for wanting chicken wings and burgers and food. like I know I can't do it but like I can't stop thinking about food or anything. This brought me much relief. Thank you!!

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[Cant Delete Account 4]

Thank you!! I'm 5 days post op and I'm hungry I think. My stomach feels weird and gurgles and I think I feel hunger in the center of my chest. My menu plan does not include jell-o does anyone know why It's not allowed on the full liquid diet phase? I know things will get better and I do feel stupid for complaining.

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[Meggiesmom 10]

Oh my god THANK YOU for this. I am a week post op tomorrow and I feel like I'm crazy for wanting chicken wings and burgers and food. like I know I can't do it but like I can't stop thinking about food or anything. This brought me much relief. Thank you!!

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im in the same boat. Cravings left and right. I thought thr hunger would go away temporarily postop....

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[karen.del 4]

@@Meggiesmom .. I need more reassurance. .. I am now 12 days post op.. on puréed diet and am still hungry!! I feel like every person I talk to says "I can't eat an egg.. I don't want to eat.. I'm never hungry" I am so scared that this is not working for me at all. !

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Edited October 31, 2016 by karen.del

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I'm 21 days post Op today and I don't feel hunger anymore either.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Meggiesmom .. I need more reassurance. .. I am now 12 days post op.. on puréed diet and am still hungry!! I feel like every person I talk to says "I can't eat an egg.. I don't want to eat.. I'm never hungry" I am so scared that this is not working for me at all. !

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Are you on a PPI? I am at same stage as you and can't say I'm hungry. I do still have head hunger but not as bad. I am drinking alot of fluids and eat about 2ozs every 3 hours (4-5 times a day). I wait a good 30 mins after to start drinking. I have about 20ozs of fluids in between meals. What are you eating for puree?

[karen.del 4]

@@KristenLe What's a PPi? I've been eating cottage cheese, hummus, re fried Beans, puréed chicken Soup, egg whites. I've been eating 3 meals a day plus a sf pudding as a snack, 2 Protein shakes and get in all my Water. I do the same .. wait 30 mins after eating to drink etc.

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Edited November 1, 2016 by karen.del

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@KristenLe What's a PPi? I've been eating cottage cheese, hummus, re fried Beans, puréed chicken Soup, egg whites. I've been eating 3 meals a day plus a sf pudding as a snack, 2 Protein shakes and get in all my Water. I do the same .. wait 30 mins after eating to drink etc.

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A PPI is an acid reducer like Prilosec. Increased stomach acid can often mimic hunger.

[Daniella5 33]

@@Meggiesmom .. I need more reassurance. .. I am now 12 days post op.. on puréed diet and am still hungry!! I feel like every person I talk to says "I can't eat an egg.. I don't want to eat.. I'm never hungry" I am so scared that this is not working for me at all. !

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OMG..I GOT SLEEVE LAST WEEK!!!!!!! IM 6 DAYS POST OP..and right now,i,was telling my husband i feel so,hungry. I lost 2 pounds yesterday and i gain 2 today. This,post gives me so much hope....