Oh No I'm Really Hungry

[Fishing girl 5]

I'm 5 days Post Op. gained 13 lbs when I was released from hospital. Full of Fluid. I woke up this morning back to my pre surgery weight. Took five days to get rid of all the fluid they pumped into me. On clear liquid diet and am so hungry. Is this normal? I'm getting worried. I'm not sure I can make another week feeling this hungry.

[Soyounique 35]

I don't know if it's " normal " .. But I was ravenous! I thought I was gonna scream uncontrollably. or eat something I shouldn't... 😝 it does get a little better as your meal plan includes more choices... In the meantime, force yourself to drink until hunger goes away .. Good luck! 😉

P.S. don't watch food commercials 😨

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Pumped Fluid into you? What kind of surgery did you have? You talking the IV?

My experience was not even close to yours. Not hungry in the slightest. Are you sure you aren't just having head hunger because the majority of your stomach was removed and with that the ghrelin which causes hunger. So I'm not following as to why you could be hungry unless it was head hunger. The day I came home (2 days after surgery) I only manged to ingest half a bottle of a small Gatorade all day and was perfectly okay with that. I didn't even crave food until almost 6 months after surgery.

[Finding_Stacy 263]

I read there are numerous nerves running from your brain to your stomach, and when they sever those nerves in surgery, it takes your brain a couple weeks to realize 3/4's of your stomach is missing. I believe you're in the head hunger phase. Phantom hunger pains sent from your brain to fill up that missing part. It should go away pretty soon.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Hang on in there... once you start on purée it will be a different ballgame.

Kate

[Fishing girl 5]

Thank you for all the responses. I had some blood pressure issues after surgery. Would have high BP then drop. They said I was dehydrated and really pushed the fluids through my IV. I went into surgery at 201 lbs. came home at 213 lbs. took five days to loose the 12 lbs. I'm having no other issues. I'm getting down my fluids and Protein. This is one determined lady. I sip all day. Just find I'm hungry. Your responses have helped. I forgot about head hunger. That makes sense. I will push through but looking forward to soft diet. I'm 63 years old and have always had a ridiculous appetite. I'm sure I will have to fight my head a bit. I only stayed in the hospital one night. I'm very healthy just obese. Looking forward to the next chapter of my life.

Thank you again for all your responses. It helps.

Edited March 14, 2017 by Fishing girl

[Airstream88 361]

Did your surgeon prescribe you an anti-acid medicine like Prevacid? Sometimes hunger can be caused by acid in your pouch.

I had RNY and am on prescription strength Prevacid for 6 months.

[Candy985 15]

I'm 2 months post op and my hunger is returning also it scares the crap out of me I feel like I've been eating so much

[Fishing girl 5]

2 hours ago, Candy985 said:

I'm 2 months post op and my hunger is returning also it scares the crap out of me I feel like I've been eating so much

That's what I'm afraid of. I was told to measure your food to make sure you don't over eat. I have two friends who have had the sleeve procedure one is hungry all the time and has to stay vigilant with her diet and one who is never hungry and has to remember to eat. I'm scared too.

[Sara1981050 25]

I'm been so starving since after my gastric bypass surgery since January 9,2017 but two months later and I eat Snacks not WHOLE! Just Little I have careful what I eat..

I had hardly times for return eat popcorn since I had post surgery two months later bad choice for me too salty popcorn and get gain weight heck no!

[Sara1981050 25]

I'm been so starving since after my gastric bypass surgery since January 9,2017 but two months later and I eat Snacks not WHOLE! Just Little I have careful what I eat..

I had hardly times for return eat popcorn since I had post surgery two months later bad choice for me too salty popcorn and get gain weight heck no!

[Sara1981050 25]

I'm been so starving since after my gastric bypass surgery since January 9,2017 but two months later and I eat Snacks not WHOLE! Just Little I have careful what I eat..

I had hardly times for return eat popcorn since I had post surgery two months later bad choice for me too salty popcorn and get gain weight heck no!

[Fishing girl 5]

17 days post op. I just started soft food. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I'm only down 7 lbs and have been stalled for the last three days with my weight remaining the same. I am hungry off and on during the day, even though I am drinking Water or Protein Drinks all day. I will add that I stopped taking estrogen pills 30 days before surgery and have made the decision to stay off them. The hot flashes are brutal. Could this stall me? If so I'll get back on the estrogen.

[xoxococojay 842]

I think you should consult your dr and nutrition team. Nothing like that even remotely happened to me. I've never heard of anyone gaining right after surgery either.

Maybe they can provide more insight. Good luck to you though.

[Fishing girl 5]

I called and was told I became dehydrated the first night after surgery. So they increased my IV fluids. I think the nurse got carried away. LOL. I came home 13 lbs heavier. Took ten days to get rid of the Fluid. It's been five weeks post surgery I've lost, not counting the 13 lbs of fluid, 9 lbs. seems low to me.

I have appointment scheduled on Monday the 16th. I'm hoping for some help. I'm 64 years old and my BMI was 35, post surgery. I'm very disappointed at how slow I'm loosing. I'm taking in about 600 calories and getting in between 50 to 60 grams of Protein daily.

I do 64 oz of fluids daily too

Just so slow. My friend lost 20 lbs her first month. So my expectations were hoping for that too. Oh well.