Hey everyone! Just started this thread for the post op octosleevers of 2012. I had my surgery yesterday and all is well. Gas pain is terrible but I've been walking around. Full fluid dinner tonight. Sippin on my oh, cream soup and pudding. They saline locked my IV, catheter is out and I love walking around. Nausea and pain are so far under control. I'm giving myself 3 hours to finish this meal

I am 7 days post op....I know I shouldn't weight myself everyday but I can't help it. I'm down 9 lbs in this short amount of time. I also have been so hungry. I try to drink more to get rid of the hunger pains and it still doesn't work. Any ideas to help stop the hunger pains would be greatly appreciated' date='[/quote']

I am 8 days out and have had the same problem. But I've learned it's "brain hunger". And it's true. I'm on full liquids and have been making smooth, puréed veggie soups. And believe me, if I eat too much, I get chest pains, even if I still feel hungry.

Keep reminding yourself of "brain, not belly". ☺

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I am 8 days out and have had the same problem. But I've learned it's "brain hunger". And it's true. I'm on full liquids and have been making smooth' date=' puréed veggie soups. And believe me, if I eat too much, I get chest pains, even if I still feel hungry.

Keep reminding yourself of "brain, not belly". ☺

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I'm still just on the liquid....powerade0, chicken broth, water and my protein drinks....thanks for reminding me of the brain hunger.

I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. I was just progressed to soft foods(fish and moist meats). I've been stuck at 242 for about a week. I'm still getting less than 500 calories a day. Could my body be in starvation mode?

Uve probably hit the dreaded 3 week stall. I'm 3 weeks out today. Stuck at 248. Although I'm weighing everyday so seeing stalls more often. Are u weighin everyday? I know I'm the pot calling the kettle black but try to weigh every week instead, probably will never see a stall

Uve probably hit the dreaded 3 week stall. I'm 3 weeks out today. Stuck at 248. Although I'm weighing everyday so seeing stalls more often. Are u weighin everyday? I know I'm the pot calling the kettle black but try to weigh every week instead' date=' probably will never see a stall[/quote']

Unfortunately, yes I have been weighing myself every day. I'm going to do my best to only weigh myself on Saturdays. You are probably right...it's the dreaded 3 week stall.

Everything is ready to go for tomorrow have to be a the hospital at 6:00am EST for my 7:30 surgery time!! The only thing I am going to miss the most is seeing my lil boy!!! But is is going to be taking good care of cuz he is going to be at nana house!!! Now getting last min things together and going to try and get some sleep!!!! Soo excited and scared!!! Good luck and best wishes to all!!!

Everything is ready to go for tomorrow have to be a the hospital at 6:00am EST for my 7:30 surgery time!! The only thing I am going to miss the most is seeing my lil boy!!! But is is going to be taking good care of cuz he is going to be at nana house!!! Now getting last min things together and going to try and get some sleep!!!! Soo excited and scared!!! Good luck and best wishes to all!!!

Best of luck you will do great!! 5 day post op here :-)

I am soo HUNGRY!!!, I am 5 days post op and this growling in my stomach feels like real hunger to me. What exactly is the difference between HEAD hunger and REAL hunger? I have been reading everywhere and cant really find the definition. I am not allowed to go to full liquids till Friday, I need substance or I'm gonna cry.! I feel lightheaded and weak. Sorry for the rant.

Sign me up! I'm an official Octosleever! Surgery today went well. I've been walking the halls & eating ice chips most of the day. No nausea yet. So far so good :-)

Sleeved on the 18th Nd I'm hungry today!! Dreamed of chicken and string cheese lol!!!! Full liquids start Friday ugh feels like forever!!

I was also sleeved on the 18th. I was feeling the hunger yesterday and have been handling all clear liquids great so I called my nutritionist and she told me to go ahead and move to full liquids and take it slow. It was great to have 3 oz of a protein shake at lunch and like 2.5oz of strained cream soup at supper. It is going down smooth. Good luck on your journey.

I am soo HUNGRY!!!, I am 5 days post op and this growling in my stomach feels like real hunger to me. What exactly is the difference between HEAD hunger and REAL hunger? I have been reading everywhere and cant really find the definition. I am not allowed to go to full liquids till Friday, I need substance or I'm gonna cry.! I feel lightheaded and weak. Sorry for the rant.

So you take an anti acid. The feeling you have may be your stomach acids and not hunger. Check with your doctor to see what the say about an antiacid. I take one 2x a day and it has stopped and now I really know when I'm hungry.

Last night was my first night at home. Went pretty well. Managed to make it through the night without any pain med. Took some this morning though. Heating pad helped. Not sure how I am going to get my fluids in. Don't want any and makes my stomach spasm, even with small sips.

Three weeks post op and i started on soft foods. You ladies were not wrong, 1/2 a cup of cottage cheese takes forever to eat. I feel like i juat ate two double cheeseburgers. Also far my overall weight loss is 23lb. Doea anybody know where i can get some protein pudding?

Pre op. 200

SD. 190

1st week. 185

2nd week. 180

3rd week. 177

Have not exercised at all, not even walked but that is about to change today.

Hey everyone! 2 wks post op today! Still eating soft foods. HAD lost 15lbs but gained about 3 back! Wth.....not eating much, not very hungry! Hope my body decides to release whatever It's holding on to!! :-(

So you take an anti acid. The feeling you have may be your stomach acids and not hunger. Check with your doctor to see what the say about an antiacid. I take one 2x a day and it has stopped and now I really know when I'm hungry.

Yes, I do take an antacid in the morning and even after I take it I'm still hungry. I'm going to call my doc and see whats up. Maybe he will let me go to shakes or pudding. Or maybe the antacid isnt strong enough. I'll call him and see. Thank you for your help.

I am 20 days out today and feeling mostly normal. Struggling to get in more than 500 calories a day. My dr's office's plan is centered around the shakes. Of course I cannot stand them, but still get plenty of protien in. Haven't lost a ton of weight post-op but my pants are looser and my dresses are longer (less badonk to go over). I found out that tomatoes make me feel ill, otherwise the mushies phase is going well.

Anyone going through the early hard bits, it gets better really fast. Hang in there Octosleevers!