Can low protein cause me to always feel hungry?

[Aginn10 82]

I’m always hungry like STARVING, but don’t want anything. Nothing sounds good. I know I’m doing bad on Protein, it’s so hard to get it in. I read that could cause that “never satisfied” feeling, anyone else experienced that?

[Doreen0716 105]

I did when i didnt have all my Protein so to get it up i started pouches of tuna theres 17 grams a,pouch add an egg thats 6 more almost half the daily protein, plus my doc told me if my protein stays low its,a higher chance of hair thinning out

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[Aginn10 82]

Yes my hair is thinning. I DO love those tuna kits and they are so easy! Thanks for reminding me!!

[Waler 330]

The short answer is yes. Protein helps keep you feeling fuller longer because your body processes it slower. Also consider that excess stomach acid can also make you feel hungry, and believe it or not in some cases dehydration can as well.

[Aginn10 82]

@Waler when you say excess stomach acid, is there any way to know if that is possibly part of the problem?

[Waler 330]

most people, not all, are put on some sort of acid blocker for a month or two after surgery. I would say give your doc or nut a call and see what they recommend. That is probably the best way to handle it, that way you get thing the way your doc feels is best for you.

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

On 27/10/2017 at 3:17 AM, Aginn10 said:

I’m always hungry like STARVING, but don’t want anything. Nothing sounds good. I know I’m doing bad on Protein, it’s so hard to get it in. I read that could cause that “never satisfied” feeling, anyone else experienced that?

Are you going to tell us your daily eating or are we ment to guess out of thin air what might be making you hungry with no idea what your eating or if you are eating enough lol

Edited November 1, 2017 by dreamingsmall

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

1 hour ago, Waler said:

most people, not all, are put on some sort of acid blocker for a month or two after surgery. I would say give your doc or nut a call and see what they recommend. That is probably the best way to handle it, that way you get thing the way your doc feels is best for you.

My program is acid blocker 2 times a day for 6 months 1 a day for 18 months, standard protocol for everyone at the hospital.

[Sullie06 1,013]

I would for sure ask about a PPI because in my experience it did help. My surgeon had me stop taking it after my 9 month appointment because he says he doesn't like people on it long term. My hunger has increased a bit but I'm also further out from surgery so it may be actual hunger.

[jaminator 262]

not enough Water can make you feel hungry too.

[pminshew 9]

Yes, not enough Protein (60-80mg was what I was recommended) will make you hungry. I’m almost a year out and have gone back to some bad habits (sweets, very little protein) so I saw my Bariatric nutritionist and she was adamant about getting my protein in and not worry too much about carbs and calories. I’m still in my losing phase, but I swear when I get in a ton of protein I not only feel better, but I go right back to eating super small portions.