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

I wondered if you were on a really restricted liquid diet and that was why you were starving. The doctor will probably love how many liquids you are getting in. I tend to believe the other posters who say acid feels like hunger. I know from my own experience that not all PPI meds work on all people. Sometimes you have to try a few before you find the right one. I seem to be fine with Prilosec but it does not work for my husband. He has to use Protonix. Maybe your PPI is not working.

I wondered if you were on a really restricted liquid diet and that was why you were starving. The doctor will probably love how many liquids you are getting in. I tend to believe the other posters who say acid feels like hunger. I know from my own experience that not all PPI meds work on all people. Sometimes you have to try a few before you find the right one. I seem to be fine with Prilosec but it does not work for my husband. He has to use Protonix. Maybe your PPI is not working.

Thanks I'm going try the poi prescribed I was told to only use if I needed it. I thought that meant if I have heartburn but from what I have been reading its seems like everyone say the the hunger in the beginning is acid, I hope they are right! Lol thanks for posting!

All the old tummy feelings seem to mean something else now. I guess we have to learn what the new meanings are.

If u are feeling lightheaded it could be you are dehydrated.