3 weeks post op- serious hunger! Need advice!

[seekerkey 3]

Hey, guys!

I was sleeved 3 weeks ago, and things have been fine until a few days ago! These last few days I have felt constant hunger.

For example, tonight I had a homemade salmon patty. Before it would have filled me up yet here I am, and my stomach is gurgling. It feels like hunger. The kind of hunger you'd feel when you were bored and wanted to graze

Is something wrong with me? Did anyone else struggle with this?

Also, I've been in a stall all week. I go up and down a few pounds. I am finally able to get all my Protein in and today was the first day I was able to get 64 oz of Water in! I am hoping this will help with the stall, but the constant hunger is scaring me.

[JPM514 20]

hunger does come back for some.. I am 5 weeks post op and hunger has come back. I found though that it's not always regular hunger... its different. sometimes it's the acids in my stomach. so step one try an anti acid pill like Ranitdine. words wonders! Take that with sips of Water and it will help. I also sometimes just drink some milk it helps fill my small pouch allowing me to feel relieved and full. I also was going to say that sometimes your body is telling you you need water so like I already said drink a lot of water. when you're sick of water...add the flavors and whatever you can and it will help.

Another thing is how you pointed out "the kind of hunger...when your bored" ...to me this shows maybe it's the head hunger that is just as real as the physical. Try to keep yourself busy. Find new habbits that can replace the eating behaviors. If it helps you could chew gum too.

My walks have been helpful in finding a new hobby and also I watch TV now without wanting food as much. I just drink water or flavored water and watch my TV content now.

hope this helps!

-Joe M.