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Its Only Week 2: Why Am I So Hungry?

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Shemy-away    83

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IVe been pushing Water, I take my Prilosec, I drink broth like its water but I'm so hungry right now! What am I doing wrong??

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Shemy-away    83

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Oh and I've been taking in Protein too as much as I can.

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brandymarie81    108

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eat some jello...seriously...that has helped me get over the head hunger...just to be able to chew on something...or feel like I am eating something....

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Katie713    423

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By now you should be on full liquids moving toward pureed foods from what I've been taught. Mornings might be cream of wheat or oatmeal made with milk or soy milk, creamy Soups for lunch, full Protein shakes in between, and of course lots of fluids.

Your body IS hungry. Of course it is, and it's probably wondering what happened to it's fuel source. This is one reason you lose so much weight in the beginning through this process of healing.

Good luck!

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ProudGrammy    8,322

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By now you should be on full liquids moving toward pureed foods from what I've been taught. Mornings might be cream of wheat or oatmeal made with milk or soy milk, creamy Soups for lunch, full Protein shakes in between, and of course lots of fluids.

Your body IS hungry. Of course it is, and it's probably wondering what happened to it's fuel source. This is one reason you lose so much weight in the beginning through this process of healing.

Good luck!

"Your body IS hungry. Of course it is, and its probably wondering what happened to its fuel sourc. This is one reason you lose so much weight in the beginning through this process of healing." Katie713

Love how you put that - kathy :rolleyes:

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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Rhap you are not doing anything wrong. Like Katie mentioned, you are experiencing real hunger. Remember what I mentioned on your blog?

Likely the only thing that will help the hunger now is only time. Some folks take a little longer for the hunger to go away, and it's usually when you start eating more normal and solid meals. Unfortunately too, there is a small group of folks whose hunger never does go away. I hope this is not the case for you!

Keep pushing, you should be close to your puree's if anything. I'm almost sure you will get help with feeling hungry then. *hugs*

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Shemy-away    83

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eat some Jello...seriously...that has helped me get over the head hunger...just to be able to chew on something...or feel like I am eating something....

Thanks. I tried the Jello things and it doesn't work. Its not about missing the chewing for me, its just about that ravenous feeling I used to get before I was sleeved when I went too long without food. I guess I just wasnt expecting that, especially after this big surgery.

By now you should be on full liquids moving toward pureed foods from what I've been taught. Mornings might be cream of wheat or oatmeal made with milk or soy milk, creamy Soups for lunch, full Protein shakes in between, and of course lots of fluids.

Your body IS hungry. Of course it is, and it's probably wondering what happened to it's fuel source. This is one reason you lose so much weight in the beginning through this process of healing.

Good luck!

My doc told me I have to stay on Clear Liquids until my 2 week appointment which is next monday at 2pm. I'm currently taking in Protein Shakes, so I'm not sure why I have to stay on clears another week but I don't want to break the rules and suffer for it later.

Rhap you are not doing anything wrong. Like Katie mentioned, you are experiencing real hunger. Remember what I mentioned on your blog?

Likely the only thing that will help the hunger now is only time. Some folks take a little longer for the hunger to go away, and it's usually when you start eating more normal and solid meals. Unfortunately too, there is a small group of folks whose hunger never does go away. I hope this is not the case for you!

Keep pushing, you should be close to your puree's if anything. I'm almost sure you will get help with feeling hungry then. *hugs*

Yes, LMD I remember LOL and I'm sorry I'm just panicky today for some reason. This hunger caught me so off guard! I checked my blood sugar this morning and it was 89, which is really a big change from my normal 101-110 fasting.

Thank you ladies for responding! I think I will push more Protein and count it toward my fluids like it was suggested. Maybe that will help hold off my hunger longer.

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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Thanks. I tried the Jello things and it doesn't work. Its not about missing the chewing for me, its just about that ravenous feeling I used to get before I was sleeved when I went too long without food. I guess I just wasnt expecting that, especially after this big surgery.

My doc told me I have to stay on Clear Liquids until my 2 week appointment which is next monday at 2pm. I'm currently taking in Protein shakes, so I'm not sure why I have to stay on clears another week but I don't want to break the rules and suffer for it later.

Yes, LMD I remember LOL and I'm sorry I'm just panicky today for some reason. This hunger caught me so off guard! I checked my blood sugar this morning and it was 89, which is really a big change from my normal 101-110 fasting.

Thank you ladies for responding! I think I will push more Protein and count it toward my fluids like it was suggested. Maybe that will help hold off my hunger longer.

No biggie! This journey is so tough, that's why forums like this are so valuable. :) Excellent blood sugar btw!!

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Ms skinniness    3,003

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I had this after the surgery as well. It will get better with time. And at times when it's time to eat, I am really ravenous. Then I can only eat a few bites. Best Wishes and try to get a lot of Protein in. ;)

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Swimmer    199

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This just started for me a couple weeks ago and I'm about seven weeks out. I have started having a few tums and hunger goes away.

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jhope    11

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:tongue2: Jello really does work. I get to chew it, stay on track and it breaks down the wall that I had up, fat!

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Pookeyism    1,143

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There are sooo many things that could be going on when we first begin to feel hunger again - the cure is generally best focused on over why - and there have been alot of posts that give real good suggestions.

Jello and popcicles and crushed ice (often with a bit of the protien drink sprizzled over it) are all good head hunger cures - they are good real hunger cures, too. Jello and popcicles and chipped ice may be repeated more often, but at 0-10 calories a go, it is really not an issue, calorie-wise.

I noticed when I ate some tobiko (caviar) I really lost my hunger...it is full of Omega's and such, so I think at least one of my real hunger issues was an essential fatty acid deficit.

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Shemy-away    83

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I had this after the surgery as well. It will get better with time. And at times when it's time to eat, I am really ravenous. Then I can only eat a few bites. Best Wishes and try to get a lot of Protein in. ;)

Thanks! I will increase my Protein and see if that helps.

This just started for me a couple weeks ago and I'm about seven weeks out. I have started having a few tums and hunger goes away.

Are you on anything to prevent acid or do you just use the Tums as needed?

There are sooo many things that could be going on when we first begin to feel hunger again - the cure is generally best focused on over why - and there have been alot of posts that give real good suggestions.

Jello and popcicles and crushed ice (often with a bit of the protien drink sprizzled over it) are all good head hunger cures - they are good real hunger cures, too. Jello and popcicles and chipped ice may be repeated more often, but at 0-10 calories a go, it is really not an issue, calorie-wise.

I noticed when I ate some tobiko (caviar) I really lost my hunger...it is full of Omega's and such, so I think at least one of my real hunger issues was an essential fatty acid deficit.

Pookeyism, you may be onto something. I was just reading an article in Consumer reports about supplements and it said that taking fish oil supplements was a good idea for adults and kids. I may add yet another pill to my expanding collection :)

Thank everyone for the support and suggestions. It really helps to know I'm not by myself. :wub:

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chyna86    17

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Im only on week 2 but the hunger im experiencing is all in my head im sure. meat and chocolate and cake O My! Like others have said Jello really seems to hit the spot. Ive heard alot of post sleevers say they experience hunger but its due to the acids bubbling around in your newly empty stomach. Do you take an anti acid daily? Try it

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Shemy-away    83

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Im only on week 2 but the hunger im experiencing is all in my head im sure. meat and chocolate and cake O My! Like others have said Jello really seems to hit the spot. Ive heard alot of post sleevers say they experience hunger but its due to the acids bubbling around in your newly empty stomach. Do you take an anti acid daily? Try it

Yes I take nexium every morning. I have increased my Protein, and that has helped a bit.

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