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Its good you realized it was just PMS and it will pass. Four days after surgery I started getting the same thing. I actually havent been able to gauge how this sleeve will work for me because Im so rediculously hungry all the time. It really sucks. If you have had your sleeve for a bit I assume things will go back to how it was before! Hang in there!

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Glad to hear it! I was suprised by how well I did last week when I had my surgery too. I guess I was lucky because they didn't perform a leak test!

Congratulations!! So very exciting

Thanks Irish eyes, Im shocked the number was so high with how bloated I am, I hope I can pull some more good numbers this month

well, i was 4 days out of surgery and cravings hit like a ton of bricks. I thought my surgery didnt work. I was even more hungry than I had been presleeved. Ive been miserable thinking the surgery was a waste of time. then it hit me, its pms. SO relieved I could cry... well I did cry. I guess the severity of your craving depend on how they are now but I did a search on here for "pms and hunger" and a lot of the girls said it was worse after surgery. I am just so happy I wont feel like this forever!

Just on my first week post op and I lost 16.8 pounds.

I am a week out of surgery today and 3 days ago I got the worst hunger, I seriously wanted to eat EVERYTHING. I have been so upset thinking that this surgery might have been a mistake and totally beating myself up. While reading your post I had a breakthrough, I too am pms-ing. I felt like a ton of bricks were taken off my chest when you mentioned this in your post, I realized that IS whats wrong with me. I always get insanely hungry during this time. I was so worried I was always going to feel like this since my surgery is so new but now I know it will pass. You have no idea how much this post meant to me, Thanks for sharing your experience and making me realize what was going on with me !! Best of Luck to you!

Definitely not just you, I really was hoping there was some type of cure for it but maybe its just a side effect of the surgery :/

Thank you so much for sharing! I will have to inquire about an adjustment to my setting also.

I have had the worst pickle craving, I think the skin might be hard to digest though. I totally want that for my first real meal too!!

I am constantly salivating. It isn't thick and it isn't while im eating. Im just constantly salivating :/ I keep thinking im starving and I think it has to do with the saliva out put. Im a week out today. How far are you out cuaya? and has this happen to anyone else?

Perfectly put into perspective!! I whole heartedly agree!!!

I teared up while reading your update, I am so incredibly happy for you!! Thank you so much for sharing your story, its really hard to admit when your having problems and get off track but just know it took a ton of strength to share it and it will help many of us on our journeys <3. NO ONE can prepare for the mental part of this, regardless of age. It is shocking when we come face to face with what a big part food plays in our lives. Its especially hard for those of use who have a severe addiction and turn to it for any and every thing life throws at us... Keep up the excellent work Purple!!! I am going to add you as a friend so I can follow you progress!

I was sleeved sept 27 exactly a week ago this morning and Im down 16.8 lbs since surgery! Thanks for the protein suggestions, I really appreciate it! Thats very interesting about the acid. I will make sure I take my pills. Its really hard to distinguish so early out what is going on in this new mini tummy of mine! I woke up this morning and I am back on track. got in a 20 min walk and my first water bottle! I dont what came over me yesterday but I am back in a good frame of mind and ready to get this weight off The support of all of you has been truly helpful and encouraging, beyond words... Thank you <3

I feel you so much. Today my dr. allowed me to eat soft foods and I went over board. My portion sizes were too big, i felt starving all day and I ate 5 saltines. I never thought I would behave this way. Tomorrow is a new day and I have to get back on track and I am sure you will too. its really hard figuring out when your full, jeeze the entire eating again is hard. I really hope things get back on track for you. Please keep us updated (((((((huge hugs)))))))))

Im not sure how that works. Seems like you would be able to. My Dr. said before hand he would remove 85 percent but im not sure that actually happened. I started soft foods today and I can fit way too much in the sleeve comfortably. That really scares me. Really think about it. Might not be as effective if its bigger?

Did you have any hunger the first few weeks? Does eating those really small portions become habbit?

Welcome! This is such a helpful site, Best of luck on your journey!!

I found this last night and I was SHOCKED by how many yummy creative recipes were on here with less than 5 grams of carbs. I hope this helps!! http://yourlighterside.com/low-carb-gluten-free-main-dish-recipes/

Thank you so much for sharing! I went out to buy protein and I was suprised by how high the calories were. 170 for 30grams and they all had some sugar at rite aid. I decided to order online instead. Are there any low calorie sugar free brands that you all might suggest?

Very true, I just got released today on soft foods and full liquids. I need to go buy protein shakes since I can start them today.

The pain wasnt so bad, I think you will be suprised! The biggest issue I am having now and it just showed up is wanting to eat, constantly. It seems like most people dont feel hunger for a while though so thats good! As far as the surgery and recovery though, it was so much easier than I had expected. Dont give up and good luck!!

I am with Jaded, I really hope this gets easier...