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butterbean last i checked you didnt have a phd so dont tell me what i should be doing. and being your age you would be focused on what you think and write to ppl. nobody on here is perfect if they were they wouldnt be here including you.

i went through kaiser and on thier menu its 2 oz protien 1/4 cup carb and 1/4 cup veggie. the carb is rice potato sweet potato etc the veggies are whatever i want. ive known me for 47 years and been on so many diets i know the diffearnce between head and regular hunger.

thank you everyone else for your positve feed back.

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lolly im allowed 2oz of protien and i eat my protien first that is a rule anything else if i have room i will eat it. lolly i will ask if i can increase my Protein. thanks

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I stay full longer when I eat Protein based meals. I'll do tuna in a lettuce wrap or grilled chicken with black Beans and I'm full for a long time.

If your wanting to stay full longer maybe try that and see if it works.

But there isn't anything wrong with having healthy small meals every three hours. Some people need it to keep up their energy. But if your looking to go a little longer between meals, like say at work, then try some high protein and see if it helps.

Everyone is different so experiment and see what works for you and your life style.

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lesso thank you for that good advice i will ask my nut about that and also tell her wht ive been going through

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I don't know what your problem is. I was sincerely trying to help, not scold you. I asked some legitimate questions. I know you know yourself, but a lot of things change after surgery. One of those things is the feedback you get from your digestive system over things like hunger, acid reflux and satiety. Good luck.

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butterbean last i checked you didnt have a phd so dont tell me what i should be doing. and being your age you would be focused on what you think and write to ppl. nobody on here is perfect if they were they wouldnt be here including you.

i went through kaiser and on thier menu its 2 oz protien 1/4 cup carb and 1/4 cup veggie. the carb is rice potato sweet potato etc the veggies are whatever i want. ive known me for 47 years and been on so many diets i know the diffearnce between head and regular hunger.

thank you everyone else for your positve feed back.

This seems a tad aggressive! I'm not speaking for him, but I think he was only trying to share some helpful advice. A lot of people post here when they are desperate for answers, so expect to get some!

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im not saying his advice was bad the way he came at me was foul and i dont appreciate it.

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The only thing that made me throw up was the barium swallow. Not fun.

I know I'm gonna sound like a broken record but you're hunger could have something to do with what you're eating. You say you eat 1/4 cup of vegetables AND a 1/4 cup of carbs. What do you mean by "carbs", because the veggies are complex carbs. If by carbs, you mean things like rice and low fat gravy (which is full of sugar) then those foods could easily increase your hunger because they are extremely high glycemic foods. They cause the release of alot of insulin in the blood which drives hunger (as well as fat storage).

At 5 weeks out, I would think you would be more focused on eating Protein. How many grams of Protein are you getting in a day? And how many calories?

that part i should no better i dont need scolding just advice im not a child thats my problem watch how you come across ppl

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And at 5 weeks' date=' you could very easily be having head hunger. And believe me, it feels just like regular hunger. That's the point. It fools you. Just because your stomach is growling does not mean it's not head hunger.[/quote']

Hey butter :). I like that------ butter.....

Anyway- I think this MUST be me but I'm falling for it alllllll the time. I'm convinced it's my belly- I feel like I did pre surgery and am losing the battle :(. I do eat Protein first so that's one good habit. I never take the potatoes or rice etc. usually Protein based meals but I'm struggling I weekends the most. :(.

Plus I have a zit on my nose :)

Squirrel!!!

(just an FYI)

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Justine lololol u just gave me the best laugh... I love randomness and your squirrel was too funny! I love Up :)

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much love justine :)

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much love justine :)

Fellow sleeve sista- back at you. Hang in there now. I see doc on Thursday- and the NUT keeps calling to make follow up appt and I avoid it. Hmmmmm perhaps I should NOT AVOID?!? :). I will call tomorrow -

When do u see doc

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Hey butter :). I like that------ butter.....

Anyway- I think this MUST be me but I'm falling for it alllllll the time. I'm convinced it's my belly- I feel like I did pre surgery and am losing the battle :(. I do eat Protein first so that's one good habit. I never take the potatoes or rice etc. usually Protein based meals but I'm struggling I weekends the most. :(.

Plus I have a zit on my nose :)

Squirrel!!!

(just an FYI)

Justine, you are funny. Are you on solid foods? In the beginning I was hungry but I got less and less hungry the more I ate solid foods. Plus you learn to get the right amount of protein and complex carbs FOR YOU, and it gets easier. Plus, I'll ask you the same questions I asked the OP, what's your daily protein and calorie totals? Not everybody can live comfortably on 600 calories a day. I was put on 1250 calories a day way back at 6 weeks post op. I'm not saying you need that much, but you may need a few more than what you're getting.

Nothing I can say about the zit....

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