Post op hunger pains

[leearnold 0]

I keep getting these hunger pains like the ones you get when you haven't eaten and it makes you really nauseous. What can i do for them. Im only at like 480 calories a day and 40 grams of Protein. Im 1 month post op for the sleeve. I dont know what to do but take my nausea med.

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[New&Improved 1,780]

Sorry to hear that.. I'm going for bypass next week I hope I don't suffer

[Brent701 438]

Are you taking omeprazole for stomach acid? the reflex strongly mimics hunger. There is no way you are physically hungry 1 month in. if you really think you are hungry go eat 2 bites of something and you will be quickly reminded how tiny your stomach is.

[JessLess 1,163]

For a lot of people, thirst feels like hunger. Have you tried all the permutations of liquids like hot Soup and frozen popsicles?

[ypease 177]

I had that problem for a bit. I wasn't hungry, but my tummy was telling to go EAT!!! I wasn't really hungry, it was mostly head hunger. I was actually dizzy from it all. I called my Nutritionist and talked to her for a bit. She suggested that I stretch out my food (eat a little lunch now and then finish a few mins later), and make sure I was getting in my 64 oz of Water and 70 grams of Protein and not to forget my Vitamins. It worked but for a few days....Ackkk!

[momof3_angels 465]

It might just be your stomach still making noises just because. That is what mine seem to be. But when I think they might be "hunger" related, I drink something. Thirst is often confused with hunger... even for non bariatric people. We just were never taught to try to drink first to see if it is really thirst or hunger, so we usually go for food.