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Oh Wow! I am looking forward to what others will say about this too. Maybe also post this in the Vet's Forum. Maybe they can help.

Wow! We are all losing!! Good for us.

Thanks Kimmie!

Yes! I am not alone! Thanks for responding. Grammy, yes, I was hungry when i was fresh post op and it is still the same. What do I do about it? I eat very small meals or Snacks when I get too hungry (I stay on plan). I also try to stay busy and that really helps me to not think about it all the time. But I cant say that Im not disappointed. I have lost 44 lbs tho!

I am 3 1/2 months post. i have lost 44 lbs. No problems with the tattoos so far (knock on wood).

Sometimes hunger is real hunger. It's not all in my head. Ghrelin is produced Mostly by the fundus of the stomach. It is also produced in the pancreas, hypothalamus, kidney and the pituitary gland. (Wikipedia) "Some studies have found an increase in ghrelin, some have found a decrease, and others have found no change in ghrelin following bariatric surgery". From Changes in ghrelin levels following bariatric surgery: Reviiew of the literature" Tymitz, et al, Obesity Surgery, 2011, January 21(1), 125-130.

There seems to be a lot of misinformation about whether or not we can still be hungry after weight loss surgery. I'm tired of being told that it is all in my head. Especially by people who have not yet had surgery. those of us that still get hungry need some encouragement and understanding I am 3 1/2 months post op and still get hungry. So I thought I would pass on a little info. Although most of the ghrelin we have circulating in our bodies comes from the fundus of the stomach, it is also secreted from the pancreas, hypothalamus, kidneys, and the pituitary gland. (Wikipedia). "Some studies have found an increase in ghrelin, some have found a decrease, and others have found no change in ghrelin following bariatric surgery". From Changes in Ghrelin Levels Following Bariatric Surgery: Review of the Literature. Tymitz, k., Et al. Obesity Surgery, 2011, January, 21(1), 125-130. It is still possible to be hungry. Listen to my stomach. But if you don't believe me-- please do a bit more research for yourself.

I am soooo sorry!!!!! I meant to say that ghrelin is also produced by the pancreas!! It is also secreted by the hypothalamus.

Ghrelin is also produced in the spleen. Real hunger is possible. It's not always head hunger. Please try to understand that and try to be compassionate because it sucks to have spent all that money and still feel hungry. I have lost 44 lbs in 3 months...the hard way.

You are looking so good!!

I was sleeved December 26, 2012. Height: 5'5" SW: 244 CW: 200 Lost: 44 lbs I'm curious. I feel like my weight loss has been so slow. Maybe it will help to know how others weight loss is coming along. Btw I do have some preop and 3 mos postop pics in my gallery. See if you can tell a difference.

I am 3 1/2 mos postop. I still have trouble with water. It feels heavy or something. I have better luck with cold crystal light lemonade or warm tea (not too hot).

Are you taking an acid reducer. If not call your doc. I take Prilosec twice a day and it totally controls the heartburn. Feel better!

I agree! I went to Chico's and got two new outfits that look great. I feel fantastic today lol.

I take Abilify and have had no problems.

You look amazing. And it looks like you've been exercising too!! Nice tone!

I had the shoulder pain really bad. the only thing that helped me was a heating pad. Give it a try. Feel better!

I started eating salad at about six out. I am 3 1/2 mos postop I eat salad frequently and have no problems with it. I have found that romaine lettuce and others like it are easier to chew well, compared with iceberg.

I like belly dancing. A fun and sexy way to get in some exercise. :)

I've heard that we are supposed to avoid rice because it swells in the stomach. That just doesn't make sense to me. So I have had rice on several occasions. I enjoy it and have no adverse effects. I am 3 1/2 mos postop.

Kimberly2222

- wearing skinny jeans - putting a thin picture up on facebook - running into an ex-husband when i get to goal - getting hit on - going up 3 flights of stairs without passing out - taking a bath and having my tummy be submerged and not poking out of the water - skinny sex!

Sorry, the above link is for an extensive list of shake recipes. maybe changing up the shakes would help. Also, Soup is good because it has Protein and there is such a good variety out there. My pre op diet consisted of 2 shakes per day and one serving soup. The variety really helped.