comingupmilhouse 21 Posted May 24, 2019 Hey y'all-- I'm two months post-sleeve and something a little odd's been happening lately (maybe the last week, though the past few days is when I've really been paying attention). I get hit with just massive, intense hunger pains; they seem to radiate out of my stomach. It doesn't make much sense, though, since I will have eaten at least an hour before. (I've also been sticking to the high Protein, low carb diet, so this isn't a sugar crash or anything.) A nurse at my surgeon's office told me that it's likely thirst (huh!), and if drinking doesn't make it go away, then I can turn to a little snack like nuts. But she said it is most certainly thirst. Interesting: I mean, often when this happens, my mouth IS dry... But I'm not sure why the hunger pains don't go away after I drink something--perhaps a sign I'm really, really dehydrated? I HAVE started exercising in the past week, maybe I'm more dehydrated by that than I realize... Anyone else experience this?? Is this maybe stomach acid, too? Oh, who knows. Any feedback is appreciated! Also, unrelated but I just want to say: Two months as of Sunday; 38 pounds lost in pre-op diet, 41 pounds since surgery. 27 pounds from now I'll finally cross 300lbs, and oh my god, y'all. I got a long long way to go after that, but it's incredible that something that was only a dream two months ago is within reach. Makes these weird hunger pains worth enduring 1 gabybab reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted May 24, 2019 yes - dehydration can cause that - so can stomach acid. Are you on something for that? Many clinics put people on some kind of prescription antacid for the first 3-6 months. 1 comingupmilhouse reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comingupmilhouse 21 Posted May 24, 2019 Yes, they did, though I had zero issues that first month, so I was told, "Use as needed from here out." I guess the need has arisen, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaytissle55 180 Posted May 25, 2019 I was told the same thing about the acid in stomach and being thirsty when you get really strong hunger out of no where.. I drink Water and it seems to help with the hunger.. Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FindingMeWithin 19 Posted May 25, 2019 How ironic, I’m 10 weeks out and I feel the same way. Sometimes within an hour how eating. It almost makes me feel a little nauseous. I know that sounds weird. I was told dehydration could be the cause. The nausea could be my Vitamins? Not sure but definitely things that are different from the beginning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
