I am 7 weeks post op... I'm hungry all the time...in the beginning I lost 36 lbs...now i've gained back 5 lbs...I got tired of liquids but I did it...the soft foods sucked and I got tired of them and started to try other foods...I am not at a stall I am still loosing and gaining...but im freaking hungry all the time and I don't kno what to do...im going insain I want the weight off but damn I didn't think it would be this hard...somebody please tell me what too do...im gonna call and make an appointment too see my doctor cause it shouldn't be like this ((

It's good that you're nipping this in the bud now- definitely give you props for that! I guess my next question is if you are on any kind of antacid- usually the kind of hunger you are describing is acid reflux, not hunger.

-Kendra

Are you taking any stomach meds for excess acid? Excess acid feels just like hunger. They really help.

Yes I am but I don't take them everyday...I never knew that acid reflux felt the same as hunger omg...u feel like such a idiot

I mean I feel like such an idiot...TYPO

I mean I feel like such an idiot...TYPO

Great thing is you posted and asked! Can't tell you how much information this forum has given me. Good Luck!!

Great thing is you posted and asked! Can't tell you how much information this forum has given me. Good Luck!!

Thank you hun...im gone get it together...I promise I am

What do your daily meals consist of and how many calories are you consuming daily now?

Stomach acid can definitely fool you into thinking you're hungry post op. So will thirst. Make sure you're getting in enough water. Also, eating processed carbs will increase appetite and cravings. Dense protein will leave you feeling full longer. Lastly, head hunger is a bear. We develop habits of eating that are hard to break. Your head sends you a signal to eat and in the past you've always obeyed it, I know I did. But next time it happens, stop and take a real good self assessment and ask yourself are you really hungry or just wanting to eat. Those are 2 different things. I'm 8 months out and I still sometimes catch myself wanting to eat when I'm not physically hungry, nor do I need anything.

I had to switch from Nexium to Prilosec in the beginning. It made a world of difference. Also being hungry is not a bad thing. Just make sure to keep the right foods within arms length. I eat all day long. Everyone swears i eat more now that i am skinny. I always have somethng in my hand...Yogurt..Banana..Protein shake...it will get easier!

Stomach acid can definitely fool you into thinking you're hungry post op. So will thirst. Make sure you're getting in enough Water. Also' date=' eating processed carbs will increase appetite and cravings. Dense Protein will leave you feeling full longer. Lastly, head hunger is a bear. We develop habits of eating that are hard to break. Your head sends you a signal to eat and in the past you've always obeyed it, I know I did. But next time it happens, stop and take a real good self assessment and ask yourself are you really hungry or just wanting to eat. Those are 2 different things. I'm 8 months out and I still sometimes catch myself wanting to eat when I'm not physically hungry, nor do I need anything.[/quote']

Thanks for the advice...also my water intake is great that's all I drink...I love water so that's no problem at all...I will ask myself from now on am I really hungry or is it something else...I go see my doctor next Tuesday @ 2 so I will sit down and talk to him about everything...im making my list for him....thanks for your advice ))

I had to switch from Nexium to Prilosec in the beginning. It made a world of difference. Also being hungry is not a bad thing. Just make sure to keep the right foods within arms length. I eat all day long. Everyone swears i eat more now that i am skinny. I always have somethng in my hand...Yogurt..Banana..Protein shake...it will get easier!

I think thats a great idea...low fat healthy Snacks in arm reach...I know it will get easier...I just be glad when I reach that point...thanks for your helpful advice ))