I was sleeved on the 14th. I am able to eat and eat and still do not get full. I am so scarred that something went wrong.

Any reccomendations? Has anyone else experienced this? So disappointed.. Not what I expected.

The 14th of November?

Yes.. So confused...

If you were sleeved on the 14th you must still be on liquids. They slide right through and don't give you the full feeling as much. When you get on to soft foods, that's when you'll notice that full feeling.

Good luck. Keep measuring you portions and you'll be fine.

I'm confused, too....what do you mean eat and eat? What are you 'eating' six days out? I'm assuming not steak and eggs

It's okay....your tummy is adjusting. I can't remember who told me this in the beginning, but she said to remember that even though our tummies are much smaller after surgery, that the hormones in our bodies are still floating around (ghrelin) and the hunger will not be gone right away. Also, our tummies are healing and sort of numb, AND on top of all that, you are in the worst time of head hunger and food mourning, which can make you feel 'hungry'.

Are you taking a PPI (acid inhibitor)?

My advice would be to only 'eat' small amounts as you don't want to hurt your new tummy, and just keep saying to yourself over these next couple of weeks that it will get better. Your body, and your mind, has a pretty crazy adjustment now and in the next couple of weeks. Just know that it's temporary, and you will find balance eventually. I promise

The first couple months are the hardest, really, with trying to find your new 'normal'.

Dr Alvarez from Endobariatrics does a great

on this. It is most likely stomach acid making you feel like you're hungry. Ask your surgeon, but he recommends Prilosec, Zantac or other OTC medications over something like TUMS.

I was also sleeved 11/14...I was really hungry on Sunday and yesterday after 8 pm while on clear liquid diet, I am ok during the day. I started full liquids today, so I will see what happens at night.

Good. Luck. Thanks for all the advice.. I was able to get a protein shake down pretty well, someone recommend I bit a peanut butter for flavor.

I was sleeved the same day as you. I'm having hunger issues too. I know some is head hunger but some is real. As said above when your on liquids it's hard to tell restriction. I noticed when I eat thicker soups I feel a bit more full. Praying for good restriction once I get to mushies next week!

I was sleeved on the 14th. I am able to eat and eat and still do not get full. I am so scarred that something went wrong.

Any reccomendations? Has anyone else experienced this? So disappointed.. Not what I expected.

I'm having the same exact issues. I was sleeved on the 14th as well and can gulp Water and Protein shakes. I ate a noodle last night and no problems. I've been super hungry at night and its been hard!!!

I'm confused' date=' too....what do you mean eat and eat? What are you 'eating' six days out? I'm assuming not steak and eggs

It's okay....your tummy is adjusting. I can't remember who told me this in the beginning, but she said to remember that even though our tummies are much smaller after surgery, that the hormones in our bodies are still floating around (ghrelin) and the hunger will not be gone right away. Also, our tummies are healing and sort of numb, AND on top of all that, you are in the worst time of head hunger and food mourning, which can make you feel 'hungry'.

Are you taking a PPI (acid inhibitor)?

My advice would be to only 'eat' small amounts as you don't want to hurt your new tummy, and just keep saying to yourself over these next couple of weeks that it will get better. Your body, and your mind, has a pretty crazy adjustment now and in the next couple of weeks. Just know that it's temporary, and you will find balance eventually. I promise

The first couple months are the hardest, really, with trying to find your new 'normal'.[/quote']

That was VERY HELPFUL and encouraging. Thank you!

I'm glad I found this thread. I to was sleeved on the 14th and am experiencing a lot of hunger. I'm just chalking it up to being only on liquids. The liquids seem to go down very easily...almost too easily. I've read one you progress to puréed a no soft foods, the "full" feeling will kick in. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one experiencing this

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Ok sign me up to this thread I was sleeved on the 13th and I have not felt full I can chugged my protein drinks no problem ... I'm starting to wonder if enough stomach was taken out!!

You both made my day. I feel so much better now. I' ve been really upset wondering if something was not done correctly. I haven't met or spoken to any who has experienced this until now. I' m hoping when we advance, we will experience that beautiful full feeling we have been waiting for..

I was on the 14th and was on mushies for thanksgiving. I feel like I was a me to eat a lot. I'm used to having my band and feeling restriction but I was able to get a cup of mashed potatoes, string Beans, and yams all without no problem. I stopped myself but was looking for restriction. I'm so afraid that something is wrong. I'm looking for a nutritionist for some help next week.

I was on the 14th and was on mushies for thanksgiving. I feel like I was a me to eat a lot. I'm used to having my band and feeling restriction but I was able to get a cup of mashed potatoes' date=' string Beans, and yams all without no problem. I stopped myself but was looking for restriction. I'm so afraid that something is wrong. I'm looking for a nutritionist for some help next week. [/quote']

I don't think there's anything wrong with you, but you did have Protein mostly carbs (potatoes and yams) and veggie. When I eat chicken or turkey I noticed I can eat double the volume when I eat it with potatoes. The carbs seem to go down nicely while the protein, pureed, well-chewed and otherwise, seem to make me feel the stuck in the chest feeling after only a few bites! I could probably eat a cup of pureed carbs but once I add protein, my tolerable meal size goes down to a between a 1/4 and 1/2 cup of food, less if I eat too fast or too big a spoonful! I'm 6 weeks out. I'm cleared to eat everything but to avoid bread. I'ld love to be able to eat everything but my sleeve is still very sensitive so I'm taking it very slow!