Hunger?

[foxymomma 91]

Do you ever feel hungry? I feel empty at times and I must be getting it confused with actual hunger pangs that are caused by hormones.

[foxymomma 91]

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[KristieAtkinson 589]

Yes, I feel hungry quite often. I felt it at the hospital after surgery! But I try to drink Water first cuz sometimes my brain mistakes thirst for hunger.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I still feel hunger just like any normal person, I just can't eat as much. I also have learned that hunger can be controlled much easier if I don't eat any high glycemic carbs like potatoes, bread, Pasta or donuts (donuts....yum). Those foods actually increase cravings and hunger, while dense Protein helps decrease the hunger.

[doreen70 268]

I was constantly hungry immediately after surgery. My tummy felt like it growled at me all the time. Water and Protein didn't satisfy me. Once I was able to eat real food, the hunger went away. I am satisfied after eating.

[foxymomma 91]

My doc said I would no longer feel hunger. He said that my body will feel weak if I'm not getting enough to eat but the "hunger" I'm feeling is just in my head

[bascott73 8]

I'm having the same problem! I'm 8 weeks post-op and ever since I went back to work last week (between 6 weeks of sick leave and vacation time), I have found that my "stomach" actually growls when I'm sitting at my desk working. It makes me so mad because when I was home and relaxed, I didn't have this problem at all. I've been trying to make sure I'm getting as much Protein in as possible during the work day, even supplimenting with a Protein Shake either mid-morning or mid-afternoon whenever I feel those "hunger pangs" coming on. It does seem to help, but it's so frustrating.

[Rileysmama 6]

I had this too my nut. said eat often.high protien Snacks every 2 to 3 hrs dont let ur self get to that overwhelming hungry feeling

[foxymomma 91]

I started work back and we don't get ANY breaks. I eat Breakfast and try to find time to drink and have a Protein Drink (while working) but I don't get my 3 meals in. Yesterday I had one meal and 1 1/2 Protein Shakes and had 230 calories. Today I feel so weak and dizzy.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Do you ever feel hungry? I feel empty at times and I must be getting it confused with actual hunger pangs that are caused by hormones.

I was sleeved in June 2010 - you described it perfectly, empty. That's my new 'hunger'. I say "I'm hungry" but it isn't anything like others feel. Empty, the new norm. I had bloodwork done recently, all the yearly stuff, so I had to fast. Waiting until 10:30 AM was no problem. I could have waited until noon. I love this! I hope it lasts forever.