I had my surgery on October 26^th, every day I feel better and more energized. Today was a first time I really felt hungry like starving hungry. Should I be concerned?

I wouldn't be. It could be a few things.

It could be acid. When you have too much acid, it rumbles in your belly just like a growling stomach. It feels JUST like hunger. This is most likely your issue, even if you're already on a PPI, because most PPIs take 10-14 days to start working effectively.

It could also be that your ghrelin levels haven't tapered off yet. It takes a while for some people to lose the hunger.

It could be head hunger. Even though I've not experienced actual hunger since surgery, around day 16-17 of my post op liquid diet I felt like I was starving. Really, what I wanted was to chew food. Once I had the chance to eat solids (well, mushies) I quickly found that I wasn't very hungry, after all.

Or, you could just be one of the very unlucky people that doesn't lose the hunger with the surgery. Not everyone does. I wouldn't assume this is your issue until you've carefully considered the other options. Out of all my research, and all the time I've spent on this board (and OH) lurking and then as a registered member, I've only seen two or three people EVER post that they always feel real, actual hunger post op. Some people still get a "hungry" feeling when they've gone a while without eating, but it's not the same thing. So I wouldn't just assume the surgery was a failure because of this.

Wait it out. If you aren't on a PPI get on one.

Good luck.

~Cheri

I wouldn't be. It could be a few things.

It could be acid. When you have too much acid, it rumbles in your belly just like a growling stomach. It feels JUST like hunger. This is most likely your issue, even if you're already on a PPI, because most PPIs take 10-14 days to start working effectively.

It could also be that your ghrelin levels haven't tapered off yet. It takes a while for some people to lose the hunger.

It could be head hunger. Even though I've not experienced actual hunger since surgery, around day 16-17 of my post op liquid diet I felt like I was starving. Really, what I wanted was to chew food. Once I had the chance to eat solids (well, mushies) I quickly found that I wasn't very hungry, after all.

Or, you could just be one of the very unlucky people that doesn't lose the hunger with the surgery. Not everyone does. I wouldn't assume this is your issue until you've carefully considered the other options. Out of all my research, and all the time I've spent on this board (and OH) lurking and then as a registered member, I've only seen two or three people EVER post that they always feel real, actual hunger post op. Some people still get a "hungry" feeling when they've gone a while without eating, but it's not the same thing. So I wouldn't just assume the surgery was a failure because of this.

Wait it out. If you aren't on a PPI get on one.

Good luck.

~Cheri

I did not start the PPI, thanks for telling me. Will get one today...