Hunger Signs?

[jane 2]

I am on my 6th day pre-op and was wondering how you guys know when you're hungry. For the first few days I didn't feel anything at all, so sipping was automatic. Yesterday I had some yogurt in the evening and that was okay. But this morning I felt this horrible feeling that felt like it was coming from the base of my stomach, like a twisting, knotting, want to throw up feeling. It was quasi-painful and made me double over. Is this how I'm going to know I'm hungry from now on? I'm assuming it's hunger because there is nothing else wrong with me and the feeling is going away as I eat my egg. Just curious on the thoughts of others. Thanks.

[dbrjredd 0]

I am on my 6th day pre-op and was wondering how you guys know when you're hungry. For the first few days I didn't feel anything at all, so sipping was automatic. Yesterday I had some yogurt in the evening and that was okay. But this morning I felt this horrible feeling that felt like it was coming from the base of my stomach, like a twisting, knotting, want to throw up feeling. It was quasi-painful and made me double over. Is this how I'm going to know I'm hungry from now on? I'm assuming it's hunger because there is nothing else wrong with me and the feeling is going away as I eat my egg. Just curious on the thoughts of others. Thanks.

I had that feeling and was told it was acid. I was given Prilosec & it did get much better. I noticed you said you were already eating an egg!! Are you able to eat already? I have to be on full liquids til 3 weeks post op & today is only my 9th day. I would LOVE to be able to eat an egg.

Rhonda

[jane 2]

I had that feeling and was told it was acid. I was given Prilosec & it did get much better. I noticed you said you were already eating an egg!! Are you able to eat already? I have to be on full liquids til 3 weeks post op & today is only my 9th day. I would LOVE to be able to eat an egg.

Rhonda

Hi Rhonda! I am on the Cornell Sleeve Diet, which is published here: http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

I am able to eat egg as long as it's poached, scrambled, or as egg salad I think. I had a scrambled egg this morning. It took me half an hour to eat it but it was sooo good. I'm not able to eat real food though.

[dbrjredd 0]

Hi Rhonda! I am on the Cornell Sleeve Diet, which is published here: http://www.cornellwe...gastrectomy.pdf

I am able to eat egg as long as it's poached, scrambled, or as egg salad I think. I had a scrambled egg this morning. It took me half an hour to eat it but it was sooo good. I'm not able to eat real food though.

I sure wish I could go by your diet instead of mine! I looked at it & it's a lot different, but I LIKE it! I wonder why all dr's have to be different? If my dr says its NOT good to eat stuff like that until after 3 weeks, then why does yours say it is? It's just confusing to me & I wish my dr. could've used your dr's diet! LOL

Thanks 4 sharing with me!

Good luck with your recovery.

P.S. As for the hunger feeling....I'm not sure I know what it feels like now because my stomach rumbles all the time. Therefore, I'm not sure if it's hunger pangs or acid. I hope it gets easier to determine over time. Keep in touch!

Rhonda

[NtvTxn 1,262]

For two weeks, I couldn't have anything that wouldn't go through a straw!! I had sugar free Jello and sugar free Cool Whip, unbeknowst to him I think....the dietitian has that on the ok'd things to eat, but he is really cautious about his staple line, or at least I am guessing that I why it is liquids only.