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I am really curious as to when hunger comes back after surgery? Please share!!

Interestingly enough, two days after this post hunger hit me like a ton of bricks Im not sure if its head hunger or physical hunger but it is rough. I am able to start full liquids and super soft foods today so I really REALLY hope it helps. I was wishing the hunger wouldnt come back but I am so relieved to see sucess stories even when it comes back! Thanks for sharing!!

Dr. appointment went well, they actually said I could start on soft foods, crazy! I was 17lbs down since surgery last thursday which seems insane. The head hunger has really got a hold on me though, the last two days I feel like im starving. I really hope the protein shakes and soft foods curb it but I have a bad feeling it is all in my mind. Time to do some serious soul searching and reflecting on why I did this in the first place so I can stay on the program as planned. I dont think anyone can prepare for the head hunger, its a monster...

Ya I definitely will! I am hoping he will move me to full liquids!!

Ya I was kind of suprised too. I wish I could atleast have some liquid protein. I feel so depleted and fuzzy brained. Im kind of worried about driving myself to my Dr. appoinment tomorrow because of how I feel. My husband insist I stick to the plan but I would really like to intake some type of liquid nutrients.

I hope things keep progressing so well Teatimed! Astephenson, this has been such a relief! I hope you also have a speedy recovery! I have lost 13lbs in the last five days (insane) and I was able to get 8 off with the pre op diet so I am excited. Only thing is this Clear liquids started taking a toll on me yesterday. I need Protein and Vitamins, im so out of it. Cant wait til this week passes and I can have Protein shakes and start my Vitamin regimine.

Delicious!

Can't wait to try this!!!

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

I have over 150 lbs to lose also. I saw two different PA's at my surgeons office and they both strongly pushed the bypass on me. I freaked out for the week before surgery. Obviously I wanted to have the weight come off but I really started weighing the pros and cons. Even if I lost 60% instead of 75% of my excess body weight I would not have to deal with malabsorption with the sleeve. I had my surgery thursday morning and I am so very happy I stuck with my original choice. I have healed up so quickly and pain was so minimal to what I had thought it would be. Ive lost 12 pounds in 5 days. It really boils down to if you are commited to following the nutrition plan you will get your weight off. It might be more of a "strugle" since we dont have the malabsorption but if you do it right, you can get to your goal! Follow your heart!! Best of luck to you.

Couldnt brown urine mean blood in the urine? Makes me worry. Does your insurance have a 24hr oncall nurse you can call? Hope things get better for you Asap

Yum!! Once I am allowed protein powder I will have to try, Thanks

I really hope you feel better soon. Hang in there!

My dad made a joke about me setting the metal alarms off in the airport and I started thinking, how will these internal staples effect us in the future? From the picture they use a LOT of staples to hold our stomachs together after reducing them. SO can the staples come loose over time?

LOL, the metal detector was a joke. The worry in my statement was the staples coming loose and causing injury!!!

Thanks Mom2five! That is reassuring. I was hoping they wouldnt come lose and cause damage. That makes sense they will be held in place by the scar tissue.

Im not worried about the metal detectors since I dont fly (my dad was just being silly) but I was hoping they would possibly dissolve over time?

how about sugar free jello and popsicles?

That is reassuring to learn that when the hunger comes back, it isn't the same as before the surgery. I would get weak and extremely moody when I got hungry. I was a nightmere to be around :/ As for stimulating the appetite, I actually have no idea. I didn't ever think that would be a problem but I can see how that would make meeting your daily goals very difficult. Hopefully someone on here will have an answer for you AMW157. That has to be rough.

I feel the exact same way Jordann! I just had surgery thursday morning and I cant believe how my biiggest addiction (food) which was always on my mind, has now become the furthest thing from my mind. I have found this process to be so much easier than I had thought although still early, getting through surgery and the week that follows was terrifying but things have been moving along very well! I hope for you the best on your journey! The sleeve is such an amazing tool and definitely can make dreams come true! Keep us posted on your journey

Looking great!! Wish I had some info on dating but Im clueless. I hope you meet someone wonderful though

Good to know, Thanks Frza!

I didnt want anything but tea and water after surgery. I found the hospital broth and crystal light gross. I just went to the store and picked up Knorr Homestyle Stock and Ensure Clear Liquid peach flavor. The broth is seriously the best tasting broth I have ever had and I found the clear ensure to be tasty and it has 9 grams of protein. Its hard to find things easy to drink after surgery but these two are winners in my book!

WOW, such good work!! I started the same weight as you and just had surgery sept 27th. I hope I will be as succesful as you have been. I am curious, have you followed the meal plan exactly as the surgeon gave you? Are there any things you have been doing that has made you so succesful?

Thanks for the info Sleevedreamz!