Does your stomach growl?

[KendraLynne 38]

I'm 15 days post op and idk if my stomach is growling or if its something else? feels like my stomach but I'm not sure. My stomach hasn't growled this whole time. Surgeon said when they remove the stomach it removes the part that tells your brain you're hungry so therefore you will forget to eat? Anyone know?

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[TinaKimani 64]

I'm about 22 days post op and I have the same thing. It's like a growl/gurgling situation. A friend told me it could be gas build up but I'm really not sure.

You're definitely not alone though.


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[Mandybb 183]

I had the same thing and asked the doc what it was. It's louder when I haven't eaten in awhile or ate something my tummy is struggling to get down. He said it's not hunger but the sound of digestive juices. It's normal and loudest on an empty stomach. However, I do get hungry when I go too long without Protein, especially when working out. I get tired super fast and sometimes even dizzy. So you are completely normal! I noticed it stopped making so many noises when I could eat solid foods again.


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