Only 4 days post op and STARVING!

[sjkohrs 4]

I had my surgery on Friday (12/2). I am not able to get down my 80oz of fluids per day (including 3 Protein Drinks for 75g of protein), and I am starving. I was never hungry even once during the 2 week liquid diet pre-surgery. I can't wait until this first week is over so I can try pureed food. Is this normal? I know it's stupid, but I feel like the surgery must not have worked.

[Sai 785]

Many people feel similar to how you're feeling, so yes, it is very normal... Including the doubts whether the surgery worked or not. For what I've read and what I've personally experienced, a healing stomach (a swollen stomach), excess acid mimics hunger. I was never told this... And from day 2, I was confused like you were. I didn't know until I did research. My best advice is this: Make sure you take your antacid as directed, make sure you work hard to get your Water and Protein in as your program directs. My hunger dropped off big time on day 16 or 17, some people takes a little longer and others are even faster. Hang in there. Congrats on your surgery!

[Raechel 75]

Trust me I know exactly how you feel! It's crazy because most of my hunger comes at night. During hours that I def shouldn't be eating! It's the worst

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[Moon Princess 55]

I am about a week post op and I feel you! I am going crazy! But can't do much about it x_x it's maddening

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

Take a deep breath. You really need to work at getting fluids in and then your Protein. If you can't meet those goals, moving to purees won't help. Your stomach is very swollen so try to work with it and not against it. The hunger may be driven by excess acid and you can address this with your surgeon. The surgery will work as long as you do your part.

[Sherelle28441 29]

Trust me I know exactly how you feel! It's crazy because most of my hunger comes at night. During hours that I def shouldn't be eating! It's the worst

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I am the same way on pureed food what did you do about being hungry at night if you don't mind me asking thank you in advance

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[Raechel 75]

Trust me I know exactly how you feel! It's crazy because most of my hunger comes at night. During hours that I def shouldn't be eating! It's the worst

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I am the same way on pureed food what did you do about being hungry at night if you don't mind me asking thank you in advance

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Not at all! I try to eat sugar free applesauce. I'm thinking it's because my monthly is like right around he corner, because even after that I'm still starving. Not going to lie though....I did sneak a couple veggie straws one night just because they melt in your mouth. It did help but not trying to make that a habit.

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[augustgirl 58]

Sometimes hunger is mistaken with acid. That happened to me. Once the acid hit it was bad, I had to switch acid reducers and drink maalox. After the acid was gone my hunger was gone. Check with your surgeon or team.

VSG date: 11/22/16

HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

[coretta56 4]

Lawwd me too...I was like why am I so hungry...and mean starving. So I continue to do as directed. I ended up call my dr and he phased me from clear to full liquids and I am much better.

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[sjkohrs 4]

Take a deep breath. You really need to work at getting fluids in and then your Protein. If you can't meet those goals, moving to purees won't help. Your stomach is very swollen so try to work with it and not against it. The hunger may be driven by excess acid and you can address this with your surgeon. The surgery will work as long as you do your part.

I've been getting in more than the 80 oz. Fluid since post op day 3 and I've been getting 75g Protein too, so I have been doing exactly what I am supposed to do. When I'm hungry, I just drink more Water and deal with it. Just curious if it was normal or not. I made a typo in my original post. I meant to say "I AM able to get down my 80oz of fluids per day (including 3 Protein drinks for 75g of protein)."

[Country Girl La 0]

My surgery was 12/1. I can only sip on Water and can do a 16 oz Bottle; also maybe a Protein shake. Each day I can tolerate a little more. I am down 18 pounds since pre-op diet. SW 236. CW 218

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[ajcorrea 2]

I had my surgery on monday 12/5. I used popsicles to calm down hunger. Hurts horrible I know.

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[greatladyanna 11]

I had my surgery on 12/2 also and have been increasing my Fluid intake day by day. I am able to tolerate skim milk with my Protein powder so that's helping a little with the hunger. Also beef broth has been a lifesaver. It's the only clear Fluid that tastes like dinner so it's a nice treat.

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[Marc A. Fellman 5]

I remember a couple times first week thinking I felt hungry, but it's not real hunger, it's just a trick played on your nerves because your stomach is healing. Once you try a couple bites of yogurt or pudding, you'll quickly realize that feeling is not true hunger, and also it went away by week 2 for me.

mentally, you're also not used to the new stomach and still thinking about food the way you did with your stomach pre-op.

Just drink liquids and eat sugar free popsickls. The sugar free popsickles and sugar free Jello would also fill me up when i got that gnawing feelling