Not sure it's working

[sillykitty 10,775]

I became intolerant of whey, but I couldn't find any vegan alternatives that were palatable. I've done well with Muscle Milk Pro, premade shakes. They're casein based, which doesn't upset my stomach.

[CassO 3]

No!! I felt EXACTLY like that!! Trust me you’ll feel better once you get used to it. It’s still really early and I definitely think it’s head hunger which honestly feels like the same thing lol. I’m almost 5 months out and I’m barely hungry I just know I need to eat! Crazy feeling but worth it! Take care !!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

05/23/2018 09:01 AM, josephsmom said:

This is my 8th day post gastric sleeve, and I just don't think I am having the intended results. Throughout my pre-op classes, I kept hearing that sleeve patients have a complete lack of hunger due to the loss of the part of the stomach that secretes ghrelin. I heard I would have no desire to eat and would have to force myself (with difficulty) to consume the required fluids, Protein, and calories. This is just not happening. I am HUNGRY all the time. I consume the small amounts of purees and Protein Drinks that my stomach will allow; I stop because I begin to feel pain, not because I am no longer hungry., Due to my pre-existing lactose intolerance and IBS, it all "goes through me" very quickly, and then I am HUNGRY again. I think about food ALL THE TIME. Even in the hospital, the morning after surgery, I woke up dreaming of pizza and Italian rainbow Cookies. The only thing preventing me from eating everything in sight is fear that I'll rupture my staple line or have a blockage. I really don't think the surgery is helping me as intended; this feels like a starvation diet and nothing more at this point. Has this happened to anyone else? Does it get better? PLEASE HELP! THANKS!

“This is my 8th day post gastric sleeve”

[xoxococojay 842]

In your case it's head hunger. Talk to your counselor a few more times. Best of luck to you

[Miss_Tee 56]

Friday was the worst day since I started on solid foods. I'm 9 weeks post-surgery and things have been good. A few hang ups here and there but no major problems. I was work and pouch started to sting. I quickly tried to think was it something I ate but I hadn't tried any new food. The stinging feeling turned into a burning sensation. Whatever was in my pouch...it wanted OUT. I had to use the restroom at work...at work y'all.
It was horrible and then I started to get the slimes....all I could think was....Why Me? I went back to my desk and the burning sensation started AGAIN...back to bathroom I went. Woe is me...this was horrible. I don't have acid reflux, GERD, or any similiar issues. The entire night that feeling just sat in pouch. Has anyone experienced this or something similar?

Show someone a little kindness each day~Miss Tee

[Nikki_Nik87 27]

On 6/2/2018 at 6:08 PM, Miss_Tee said:

Friday was the worst day since I started on solid foods. I'm 9 weeks post-surgery and things have been good. A few hang ups here and there but no major problems. I was work and pouch started to sting. I quickly tried to think was it something I ate but I hadn't tried any new food. The stinging feeling turned into a burning sensation. Whatever was in my pouch...it wanted OUT. I had to use the restroom at work...at work y'all.
It was horrible and then I started to get the slimes....all I could think was....Why Me? I went back to my desk and the burning sensation started AGAIN...back to bathroom I went. Woe is me...this was horrible. I don't have acid reflux, GERD, or any similiar issues. The entire night that feeling just sat in pouch. Has anyone experienced this or something similar?

Show someone a little kindness each day~Miss Tee

Hmm I'm not sure what could be causing that since you didn't try any new foods. I have never seen anyone on this site mention any burning sensations. Could possibly be a mild case of food poisoning? I have had the exact opposite issue; Constipation! It has been very difficult and painful to go. But I started taking milk of magnesia and that helped some.