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Im feeling pretty sore and I think my stomach is a little confused to say the least. Im not sure if Im having hunger pains or just feeling bloated. Im sure this isn't abnormal, but is anyone else feeling or felt the same way or have any advice?

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Hi There,

I'm on day 4 and I'm having some sensations that I'm trying to figure out.

I believe a lot of it is hunger pangs. I didn't think I would feel hungry right after surgery but I do. I would like to be able to have four instead of three meals so I don't have the hunger pangs as bad. I plan to ask my doctor about it.

Last night I experienced the sensation of being a little too full after drinking a bit too much broth. It was a tightness in the middle of my chest along with a little heartburn. I'm taking care to limit my full liquid meals (yogurt, Soup, pudding) to 2 oz.

I sometimes feel a tightness in my stomach which is relieved by expelling gas. I'm not having a lot of gas at this point though.

These are some of the sensations I've experienced. I guess it's all normal, but it does take some getting used to. Good luck to you!

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Hi There,

I'm on day 4 and I'm having some sensations that I'm trying to figure out.

I believe a lot of it is hunger pangs. I didn't think I would feel hungry right after surgery but I do. I would like to be able to have four instead of three meals so I don't have the hunger pangs as bad. I plan to ask my doctor about it.

Last night I experienced the sensation of being a little too full after drinking a bit too much broth. It was a tightness in the middle of my chest along with a little heartburn. I'm taking care to limit my full liquid meals (yogurt, Soup, pudding) to 2 oz.

I sometimes feel a tightness in my stomach which is relieved by expelling gas. I'm not having a lot of gas at this point though.

These are some of the sensations I've experienced. I guess it's all normal, but it does take some getting used to. Good luck to you!

Thank you for your response. Like you I am sure I will begin to learn what each pain or sensation is. I know that I definitely do not have an appetite as of right now just feeling kind of gassy. I have to eat Clear liquids and juices for a weak and then onto cream Soups etc. then onto week 3-4 soft foods such as mashies, yogurt, and pudding. Good luck on our weight loss journey!

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I am about 3 weeks out. I know everyone is different and I remember having to deal more with head hunger. I was not that hungry and even had a hard time finishing my shakes or yogurt. I thought it was crazy to hear my stomach gurgle and think "I not hungry - why is my stomach growling??" Now - I feel hungry by the time it starts growling at me. There are a lot of things/adjustments to get used to. I notice that now that I am really hungry, I eat bigger bites and eat faster. I guess it is a learning process for everyone. I lost 10lbs but now that I am starting to feel hunger and allowed back on regular food, I went up a pound. SO - I will now start the journaling and measure everything. Best of luck to you.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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