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A few random thoughts in no particular order - Does your doctor have you on a PPI acid reducer medication such as omeprazole? Excess acid can mimic hunger. In the early post op time, our sensations of hunger, satiety, fullness, etc are altered due to what has been done to us, so these feelings are not a good gauge as to what we need, This also means that any appetite suppressor would unlikely work on whatever you are feeling. Many experience "head hunger" which is more psychological than physiological hunger. There are literally hundreds of protein supplements out there, so it is likely a matter of keep looking to find one that suits you, or try a different approach to it. I never go along with the ready to drink products, but found that I could adapt most any powder to something that I could use. Unflavored powders can be added to soups or broths (and there are chicken broth flavored ones out there, too), flavors can be added, temperature and consistency changed, mix with water, milk, fake milk, etc. There are clear liquid varieties such as Isopure which I cant take on their own, but mix in with Jello quite well; my wife makes a smoothie with vanilla powder in some juice and a banana and frozen strawberries (may be a bit early for them, though - ask your doc). Unflavored powder added to oatmeal, cream of wheat or even mashed potatoes are classics; make protein pudding with powder of your choice.

This interview with Lyle McDonald about how women can lose more fat!! It's totally eye opening!

Generally capacity increases over time and eating until full years out may put you at risk for overeating/ excess cal intake. At 18+ months out, my capacity is way different than in the early stages. Also hunger may return. I manage mine by eating healthier low cal sugar free versions of foods whenever possible and salads when I'm ravenous. I only indulge rarely these days instead of everyday. You may have to be very diligent now while you don't have either an increase in capacity or extreme hunger prompts to really nail down making a habit out of portion control, but you can do it! Luckily you have a tool to help you in the initial stages to make the transition easier! The lifestyle change is real for a lot of people to maintain instead of gain. Good Luck 💙

Busy GastricSleeve Day. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I have 3 appointments 1 is not for the sleeve. I go to see my own therapist first appointment, then nutritional class and then the psychiatric testing results , this is the one I am nervous and worried about. I so hope I pass with all my issues. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

Usually there will fit in more into the sleeve or pouch with time. There seems to be a growing in portion size up until to a certain point as it seems (everyone ist different though) and then there won't be much change. Dr. Weiner has interesting videos on this.

Are you drinking enough? Dehydration can cause headaches.

It took a couple months to get my energy and strength back to pre-op levels. Now at almost 10 months out, I have more energy than I’ve had in over 29 years.

At one month I felt pretty good. Now at 7 weeks I’m feeling pretty much myself.

Yes, I agree with everything Mousecat said 😂.. I'm 4 months post op, and I feel sooo much better this month than last month. I am somewhat back to having fun with my friends on the weekends, but normally I would consume loads and loads of Vodka and beer... So, my new normal is 1 to 2 Michelob Ultra. Normally I would just lounge around watch tv after work, our new normal is to walk about 40 minutes after dinner. Normally I wear a size 2X and jeans 18-20, I now can fit into a L-XL and size 12 jeans! whoo hooo.... I like the new Normal Me! Give it time. You will feel all sorts of weird stuff after the surgery but always remember why you did it..... You got this!

Post- op three weeks. I am ready to loss more Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app