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Hey everyone,

9 months post up, had gallstones so bad and one got stuck in my bile duct...had 2 procedures and had my gallbladder removed. Was in the hospital for 7 days. Finally home and can eat but holy crap I feel like a zombie and need to eat everything. I eat and get hungry instantly. Wtf is going on?? Anyone experience this constant hunger after having gallbladder removed as a WLS patient?

Does this go away?

Did you gain weight after?

How are you dealing with it?

Please let me know!!

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I'm not sure this will be helpful, as I had my gallbladder out decades before the bariatric surgery, but I don't recall any particular hunger issues associated with the surgery. I had gained weight; I continued to gain weight, but I think that was more to do with eating the wrong things and not exercising at all, basically.

I'd suggest giving yourself a week or two to stabilize, but if it continues to be an issue, consult your doctor and nutritionist.

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1 hour ago, sleevedshereen said:

Hey everyone,

9 months post up, had gallstones so bad and one got stuck in my bile duct...had 2 procedures and had my gallbladder removed. Was in the hospital for 7 days. Finally home and can eat but holy crap I feel like a zombie and need to eat everything. I eat and get hungry instantly. Wtf is going on?? Anyone experience this constant hunger after having gallbladder removed as a WLS patient?

Does this go away?

Did you gain weight after?

How are you dealing with it?

Please let me know!!

How long have you been out of the hospital?

The whole not eating much before/after surgery and being around disgusting hospital food for a week could have you starving and your body just trying to catch up.

If it was a month ago or something well that's a very different story

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How long have you been out of the hospital?
The whole not eating much before/after surgery and being around disgusting hospital food for a week could have you starving and your body just trying to catch up.
If it was a month ago or something well that's a very different story


Today is day 2 out of the hospital. Everything I eat, I’m dying of hunger like 20 min later looking for the next thing to eat. I feel like a zombie lol I’m hoping this is temporary! Scared of weight gain!!


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41 minutes ago, sleevedshereen said:


Today is day 2 out of the hospital. Everything I eat, I’m dying of hunger like 20 min later looking for the next thing to eat. I feel like a zombie lol I’m hoping this is temporary! Scared of weight gain!!

I wouldn't be too worried at that point sounds like rebound hunger to me

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Sleevedshereen, did that sensation end. I had my gallbladder removed last week and had the same issue. im 7weeks post op RNY. I was worried also. please let me know

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Yes it did! It was just rebound hunger. Ate so much the week after my gallbladder surgery lol

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Sleevedshereen, thanks for responding. I was worried.

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