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I had my surgery on the 5th. I am dying with these hunger pains, and started shakes, which actually seem to make me sick. I had a little Peanut Butter today to see what happens and its like I can eat the jar. Nut says she would like me to go 2 wks just on shakes but I feel like im gonna die. Im weak sleeply and even when not thinking about food in pain. I.wake up at not in tears cause.of being so hungry. Ok, I get it my body is used to eating whenever I wanted but now I need it and cant get it. Im worried I am going givin and just.eat. Soft foods atleast. I havent weighed myself nor am I in a rush too, nut I dont wanna gain after having vsg you kno. Anyone close by me going througj this to... Hudson valley ny

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Are you taking antacids? I hear that helps with people who have hunger pains early on.

My Doc prescribed two weeks of them.

Mary

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i taking classes right now throu kaiser i dont know if u took any classes but they told use to take all the vitiamins that the dr told u to take and your protien shakes ..you can do it :) good luck

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i taking classes right now throu kaiser i dont know if u took any classes but they told use to take all the vitiamins that the dr told u to take and your protien shakes ..you can do it :) good luck

Ty....I hope so

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Are you taking antacids? I hear that helps with people who have hunger pains early on.

My Doc prescribed two weeks of them.

Mary

Dr. gave me prilosec. I do take them. Even sitting here now my stomach is talking to me im so hungry. N this is all the time

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Felt the same way...I ended up trying yogurt and pudding cause I was so hungry. Do make sure to take those meds, as some of that is the acid. I'm not recommending eating...but I know what you mean. I was lactose intolerant for the first two months after surgery and I needed to take lacy aid prior to having dairy. I ended up giving in at about 8 days post op.

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Hang in there ! It gets better! I had my surgery on the 6th and it has been quite a road. In reality this could be "head hunger " that is plauging you. Remember your stomach is very small and it cannot hold very much right now. The rumbling andgrumbling are normal but dont necessary mean hunger. Make sure you are getting 70 grams of Protein and 30 grams of carbs. Your body needs this to function! Your stomach is very volitile right now and very sensative. The staples could possible be compromized and cause a dangerous leak if you should decide to eat solid foodso early. I am not your doctor but I want to make sure you are ok! I know it is hard but you will be sohappy if you can just hangin there and let the ghrelin get adjusted . You can do it!

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I was sleeved on the 4th. I am still having stomach spasms. They hurt a little. Are you having those? Mine seem to be worse when my stomach is empty. If I drink some Water or Protein, it gets better. Are you mixing your protein with water, milk or silk? Have you tried different flavors? My tummy feels so much better when there is something in it. What else are you allowed to have? I can also have crystal light and Decaf coffee/tea and V8. I had a bit of a meltdown on day 6 because I did not think I could stand one more cup of protein. My husband listened to me wail and brought me some Tomato Soup. One ounce of Tomato Soup. That fixed me up. I really, really want some mashed potatoes or some scrambled egg or a damn cracker, but I put off going there for just one more day. Pretty soon, I will legitimately be able to try those things. I think that this is a trial that we all have to pass through. We had to do this because we have proven ourselves incapable of exercising appropriate control over food. Drink your protein and your water and tell yourself that you are goin to stay strong one more hour. Call a friend or go for a walk. Busy your hands. This will pass.

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I'm so sorry you're struggling. Just really try and remember not to advance your diet faster than your NUT wanted you to. Have you tried powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup? It was a good Protein source and very easy to get down. At least if you can get your Protein in you will be satisfied longer. Remember too, make good choices. If you find yourself turning to Peanut Butter, stock the reduced fat version so you are not sabotaging yourself.

Hang in there.

Thanks for sharing. It does get better, I hope for you that is sooner than later.

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i taking classes right now throu kaiser i dont know if u took any classes but they told use to take all the vitiamins that the dr told u to take and your protien shakes ..you can do it :) good luck

I recently finished the 6 month program with Kaiser and had my appt with the surgeon's dietician. The dietician told me not to take Vitamins until 2 weeks out when I can start soft foods. This is because many people get nauseous with Vitamins and no real food.

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My surgery was on the 4th and I'm having the exact problem! I want to eat some yogurt no fruit or cottage cheese or somehting soooo bad! It's true when I get a drink of something my stomach feels better and the hunger pains stop. But I want just one bite of something so bad! Funny just a few days ago, I thought ha I could do liquids forever and food did not appeal to me what so ever! But now that I'm feeling better, its a different story. Think I'll try some Tomato Soup and see if that helps hold me off of some mushy food! I wonder if we can have egg drop Soup yet? I can't get my Protein in either! They make me wanna throw up! Trying to last 6 more days then maybe some greek yogurt will help me get some protein and maybe a poached egg or avacado.

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Determined, I never thought I would crave an egg so much. A few days ago I was totally uninterested in food too. Then, all of a sudden, I felt a strange feeling in my tummy and I became obsessed with having one bite of something. I am better today, but I was knocked off my high horse for sure. Let me know how you are doing.

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I was sleeved on the 5th I'm starving!

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30 years,

Is there anything you are allowed to have that appeals to you?

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It all kind of appeals to me (probably just because i can have it) I can have only clear fluids anything see through no lumps. I like broth both chicken and beef, I love Popsicle brand tropical ice pops sugar free everything of course. Jello all flavors some time Jello will give me a full satisfaction for a little bit. I love anything hot mint teas have been great. G2 Gatorade mix (not pre mixed) the power you mix yourself with pedilite makes me feel less dizzy.

I also think the starving feeling is from the air in my body my body just grumbles all the time... i use a heating pad and place it In different locations on my body this actually takes my head off the hunger releases some air and makes me feel much better, and walking makes me feel great but I am so light headed I get nervous.

Does this help? Now how do I not feel starting and light headed???? Lol

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