Is this Normal???

[diesel66 0]

Today was my 15th day post op. Saw my surgeon this morning and he said everything looked fine and to go ahead and start my "pureed diet."

Well, this am, I tried a loosely scrambled egg and was able to eat about half with no issues. All day I had my liquid diet such as no sugar added juice, strained lentil Soup, Water, etc.

For dinner, I had about 3 oz. of black bean Soup from Trader Joe's with about 2 0z of cottage cheese, which didn't fill me up, so I had 4 oz. of Tomato juice. I was still hungry so I had a full stick of string cheese and had no difficulty holding it down. I guess, i still feel hungry!!

Now I am worried if my sleeve is going to work for me! I am not sure if this is normal. What do you guys say?

[ladiebashful 1]

Today was my 15th day post op. Saw my surgeon this morning and he said everything looked fine and to go ahead and start my "pureed diet."

Well, this am, I tried a loosely scrambled egg and was able to eat about half with no issues. All day I had my liquid diet such as no sugar added juice, strained lentil Soup, Water, etc.

For dinner, I had about 3 oz. of black bean soup from Trader Joe's with about 2 0z of cottage cheese, which didn't fill me up, so I had 4 oz. of Tomato juice. I was still hungry so I had a full stick of string cheese and had no difficulty holding it down. I guess, i still feel hungry!!

Now I am worried if my sleeve is going to work for me! I am not sure if this is normal. What do you guys say?

im like that now and on liquids

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Yes, it's normal. liquids go through your stomach much faster than solids do. Once you hit more solid foods (soft foods/solid foods) you will definitely feel the restriction. Don't panic yet. Stick with the plan your surgeon and dietician gave you and it will work.

[Amanda131 214]

Increased acid can also make you feel a false sense of hunger. You may want to speak with your doctor about taking a PPI or changing things around to see if that helps. Good luck!

Amanda

[italianlady13 80]

i was always calling my doctor asking about this same thing and yes it is normal. I would agree with amanda that it's not really hunger but acid and to take an anti acid or ppi. Don't worry once you start eating soft solids or solid foods you will definately feel the restriction and then your biggest problem will be how to know when you are indeed full! It's all a learning process and you will learn and YOU WILL LOSE!

[SouthernSleever 236]

measure your food this early out. Your nerves are cut in your stomach so it doesn't really know when it's full. I don't think you should be eating string cheese either. Best of luck.

[franny 0]

In the beginning I felt hungry also, but that seems to pass and after a while your hunger wains. I only fee hunger when I have gone a long time without eating. You might be eating too many carbs. The Tomato juice might be irritating your stomach. I can't have tomatoes for 4 months because of the acid and increased acid production will make you feel hungry. Increased acid production tells your body it needs food. Also the apple juice has natural sugar and will give you a sugar surge and when your blood sugar drops you will feel immediate hunger again. If you stick with Protein you will feel less hungry and it will stay with you longer.

[Heatherr 149]

Today was my 15th day post op. Saw my surgeon this morning and he said everything looked fine and to go ahead and start my "pureed diet."

Well, this am, I tried a loosely scrambled egg and was able to eat about half with no issues. All day I had my liquid diet such as no sugar added juice, strained lentil Soup, Water, etc.

For dinner, I had about 3 oz. of black bean soup from Trader Joe's with about 2 0z of cottage cheese, which didn't fill me up, so I had 4 oz. of Tomato juice. I was still hungry so I had a full stick of string cheese and had no difficulty holding it down. I guess, i still feel hungry!!

Now I am worried if my sleeve is going to work for me! I am not sure if this is normal. What do you guys say?

The mushies and liquids slide easier, so you can't eat more. You followed your pureed foods with Tomato Soup (a liquid) It probably helped was the purees right out of your sleeve. That's why you were able to then eat string cheese....er....so I'm guessing. <shrug>

I am able to eat over 1/2 C of cottage cheese and greek yogurt, but last night I tried salmon and could only get down 2.5 ounces and was tight and full. You'll feel more restriction with the more dense foods.

[diesel66 0]

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions, guys! I guess, patience is the key to the game!

Heather, just noticed that you and I got sleeved one day apart(mine was the 3rd). seems like you're doing well!

[thinoneday 445]

I guess, i still feel hungry!!

Not to sound weird or anything, but this statement you put at the end doesn't sound good. You have to stop and "listen" to your tummy, is it truly hungry or is it head hunger? you will battle head hunger for the rest of your life, it's tough to get rid of, but this is where you'll either fail or pass. . . you must be stronger then the head hunger, you MUST control your body, not your body control you. . good luck and you'll do ok. . . liquid stage is tough, but necessary for healing. . . you'll feel better in mushy stage. . .

[Heatherr 149]

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions, guys! I guess, patience is the key to the game!

Heather, just noticed that you and I got sleeved one day apart(mine was the 3rd). seems like you're doing well!

I am doing well, no complaints, but I seem to have hit that early stall early. Grrrrrrrrrrr. I've weighed the same for days and days.

[diesel66 0]

I am doing well, no complaints, but I seem to have hit that early stall early. Grrrrrrrrrrr. I've weighed the same for days and days.

You're not alone... I think I'm on a stall too!