So I am almost 4 weeks post op. I am on mushies and can get full on not much food. But I feel hungry quite often. At least I think it is hungry. Could it be something else, like acid? I especially feel this in the middle of the night when I am laying down. But it doesn't feel like how acid felt before. I am on prilosec 40mg once a day, maybe I need to switch to something else? Or am I really hungry. I just ate maybe 45 minutes ago and I'm feeling "hungry" already. Any advice?

I have had this same problem. For me, it is acid. I take Protonix once a day and Pepcid AC every time I eat.. I sometimes have to take a Pepcid at bedtime also b/c I get that "hungry" feeling. Once I take the Pepcid, it goes away in 15-20 minutes. My doc said the acid production takes several months to decrease to match the amount of food I am now eating.

UGGG!! I am so very afraid of this!!

I have had hunger issues FOREVER!! Not head hunger, but real physical hunger. This was my BIGGEST complaint when considering surgery. I want this to stop!!! This is the reason I got up to 280lbs. I am always hungry and so I eat to stop it.

I can eat and then shortly after, feel that hunger again. I have been on Nexium for years, so hardly think it is acid!!

I am so afraid that I will still feel starving all of the time after surgery! Many say theirs goes away, but I fear I will be one of the few that their's stays. I pray and pray that mine will diminish. I will be sleeved Monday! YAY..i guess we shall see.

Kelly

I have heard others say they take something for the acid and that works for them

Just replied in another thread: Tums. If you're already taking an oral pill, add one to two Tums when the rumbles start. Rolaids also works but my local store is out. Regular strength Gaviscon is also supposed to be wonderful, but it doesn't seem to come flavored and I was was too chicken to try the regular.