Hunger from hell

[FAT2LESS 45]

To Every one out there who is 4th month plus post VSG ...i am experiencing this hunger all the time i never use to be like this every half hour to an hour i have to put something is in my mouth granted i can only bite 3-4 times on most things but still scares me is this my metabolism pickin up or is it me thinkin im hungry

BigBodyBombFace

[Berry78 4,261]

Are you still on acid reducers? If not, try going back on them.

If you start with an empty stomach, how much can you eat in a meal (weight and type of food please)?

[Berry78 4,261]

I sneaked a peak at some of your other posts. You've mentioned eating crackers and a mini bagel a while ago. If you are still eating wheat, that has to stop. WHAT you eat is more important than how much or even how often at this point.

I have a markerboard in my kitchen. On it I have written:

1. Coffee/vitamins/milk: 9g Protein

2. Breakfast smoothie (spinach, fruit, coconut water) OR pint of low sodium V8

3. 1 ounce nuts: 7g protein

4. Egg with beans: 14g protein

5. 4oz meat: 28g protein

6. 4oz cottage cheese: 12g protein

Total 70g protein

As I get hungry through the day, I check the foods off my list. Sometimes I have my meat first and smoothie at 7pm. It doesn't matter. I just push to get it all in.

I'm 9 weeks out, so as I have room, I'll add more non-starchy vegetables.

Having a set menu frees me up so I don't have to wonder what to buy at the store, or what my next meal will be. I keep substitutions to a minimum.

[AnA92212 577]

Are you drinking enough Water? Many times we think we are hungry, but our body is just dehydrated.

[redfire_angel75 62]

7 hours ago, Berry78 said:

I sneaked a peak at some of your other posts. You've mentioned eating crackers and a mini bagel a while ago. If you are still eating wheat, that has to stop. WHAT you eat is more important than how much or even how often at this point.

I have a markerboard in my kitchen. On it I have written:

1. Coffee/vitamins/milk: 9g Protein

2. Breakfast smoothie (spinach, fruit, coconut water) OR pint of low sodium V8

3. 1 ounce nuts: 7g Protein

4. Egg with beans: 14g protein

5. 4oz meat: 28g protein

6. 4oz cottage cheese: 12g protein

Total 70g protein

As I get hungry through the day, I check the foods off my list. Sometimes I have my meat first and smoothie at 7pm. It doesn't matter. I just push to get it all in.

I'm 9 weeks out, so as I have room, I'll add more non-starchy vegetables.

Having a set menu frees me up so I don't have to wonder what to buy at the store, or what my next meal will be. I keep substitutions to a minimum.

Love this idea!!!

[Berry78 4,261]

I ran through the other macros. The carbs in the smoothy are outrageous, so I'll concentrate on the v8

[FAT2LESS 45]

I sneaked a peak at some of your other posts. You've mentioned eating crackers and a mini bagel a while ago. If you are still eating wheat, that has to stop. WHAT you eat is more important than how much or even how often at this point.
I have a markerboard in my kitchen. On it I have written:
1. Coffee/vitamins/milk: 9g protein
2. Breakfast smoothie (spinach, fruit, coconut water) OR pint of low sodium V8
3. 1 ounce nuts: 7g protein
4. Egg with beans: 14g protein
5. 4oz meat: 28g protein
6. 4oz cottage cheese: 12g protein
Total 70g protein
As I get hungry through the day, I check the foods off my list. Sometimes I have my meat first and smoothie at 7pm. It doesn't matter. I just push to get it all in.
I'm 9 weeks out, so as I have room, I'll add more non-starchy vegetables.
Having a set menu frees me up so I don't have to wonder what to buy at the store, or what my next meal will be. I keep substitutions to a minimum.

I have not had a bagel since then im not a big carb eater any more by the time i start on my meats theres no room for sides i mostly snack on fruit and cheese or nuts

BigBodyBombFace

[tpasun 55]

Are you still on acid reducers? If not, try going back on them.
If you start with an empty stomach, how much can you eat in a meal (weight and type of food please)?

How would acid reducers help with the frequent feeling of hunger? I'm about 10 months out and have been getting hungry a lot for the last few months

[Berry78 4,261]

IF the stomach is producing too much acid, or if the stomach is actually inflamed (gastritis), acid reducers will help. Both of those situations DO result in feelings of hunger. (I think it is a protective mechanism by the body.. food absorbs the acid, and therefore is itself a temporary acid reducer.)

If acid/inflamation isn't the problem, then the acid reducer won't help, and it is good to explore what else might be the cause.... I. E. Not enough food, head hunger, too much exercise, too many simple carbs, etc.

Some amount of hunger is normal. But being hungry every 30 minutes is not.