Hungry

brather · October 27, 2016

It is normal to be hungry at 3 weeks out? The past 2 days I have been really hungry.

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KristenLe · October 27, 2016

Be sure you are taking a PPI (acid reducer) and drinking plenty of fluids. Increased stomach acid can mimic hunger - and dehydration can as well. Are you able to eat anything at this stage?

brather · October 28, 2016

Purée stuff, but when I do eat I don't want but a couple of bites.

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eso · October 28, 2016

I'm at three weeks and I do get hungry. Drinking Protein shakes and Decaf tea seem to help. Also popsicles are nice because I feel like I'm actually eating something, not just taking liquids.

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gl12282 · October 29, 2016

I was really hungry for months afterwards. In the end I just got used to it and accepted that although the surgery often took away hunger, it didn't always. However over time (I'm now 5.5 months post op) it has definitely got better. I still get hungry sometimes but definitely less than in the first few months.

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