Help, am I full?

[caramelbaby10181 30]

Im day 5 post op. I was able to eat and keep down Tomato Soup with a little sharp cheese on it. OMG, best tasting meal in weeks. The entire time Im eating it, my stomach is gurgling. It didnt hurt or anything but I dont know what it means. When I got to the end of my bowl, about 1/4 cup, my stomach is still growling at me, then I feel a slight full sensation or is it a hungry sensation? Why cant I tell if Im full or still hungry? What does it feel like?

[joatsaint 2,814]

I don't eat Tomato Soup, but I am told the acid from tomatoes is an irritant to your sleeve. That may be causing the stomach growling. I know that when my stomach doesn't like something, like today when I had a few grapes, my stomach started growling and I felt a few gas bubbles in the back of my throat.

My full sensation is a bit of pressure at the bottom of my throat inside my chest. I start burping right before I get full as well.

[popsicle_20721 27]

I had this problem, but learned that it was likely acid reflux and not hunger. It turned out that folks were right about this. I started taking acid reflux pills like prevacid or prilosec and then finally the prescription my doc prescribed for me e.g. omerpozale (?). This helped quite a bit. At first I was taking the pills in the am, but because of the hunger feelings following my evening meal (what little I could eat LOL) I started taking another pill in the evening. Now I am learning the difference between being hungry and having acid reflux. I think what was confusing me is that I wasn't having the usual symptoms of acid reflux like food coming back up, I was actually feeling like I was hungry ALL THE TIME. Things are much better now.

[mactrio 41]

5 days post op I was on strict Clear Liquids only and not even Protein Drinks. I'm 8 days post op and was just cleared yesterday to do Protein drinks and creamy Soups. Nothing acidic like Tomato Soup though. I can barely manage a few teaspoons of creamy bean Soup.

My dr prescribed Prilosec (OTC) 40 mg daily for stomach acid. My tummy gurgles but I'm not hungry at all. I have to crush the pills and then mix with applesauce.

[cbd 78]

Everyone is differant. I was cl liq for three days then full liquid for the next week. No matter what I ate or drank...the first few weeks my stomach made lots of weird noises. It does get less. Good luck

[ISleevedIt 379]

I'm almost 2 weeks post op and can eat and drink anything. I'm on full liquids since day 3. I hope I'm not hurting my sleeve, but I drink 3 Protein drinks/soup a day and am getting 8 - 10 cups of Water a day. I hope I'm not drinking too much, but i want to make sure I stay hydrated. I think the fullness comes more when we can start eating solid foods...maybe puree. I guess I'll find out in 2 days when I get to start pureed foods.

Oh, yesterday when I had my post-op appt with the surgeon he said I was well hydrated and that I was doing well and can move on the puree in a few days.

Like joatsaint, I feel a fullness/pressure at the base of my throat and I burp also. I think this is a sign that I'm eating too fast, but maybe it's a sign of fullness also.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

I don't eat Tomato Soup, but I am told the acid from tomatoes is an irritant to your sleeve. That may be causing the stomach growling. I know that when my stomach doesn't like something, like today when I had a few grapes, my stomach started growling and I felt a few gas bubbles in the back of my throat.

My full sensation is a bit of pressure at the bottom of my throat inside my chest. I start burping right before I get full as well.

NOw I am experiencing the reflux feeling. Like its dancing between my stomach and throat. I am on prescription reflux meds, starts with a 'O', and have been since I came home from hospital.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

5 days post op I was on strict clear liquids only and not even Protein drinks. I'm 8 days post op and was just cleared yesterday to do protein drinks and creamy Soups. Nothing acidic like Tomato Soup though. I can barely manage a few teaspoons of creamy bean Soup.

My dr prescribed Prilosec (OTC) 40 mg daily for stomach acid. My tummy gurgles but I'm not hungry at all. I have to crush the pills and then mix with applesauce.

Ive been 0n ful liquids since day 3 but just now being able to drink them comfortably.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

This is so frustrating.

[popsicle_20721 27]

Ive been 0n ful liquids since day 3 but just now being able to drink them comfortably.

[popsicle_20721 27]

This is so frustrating.

I know it doesn't feel like it, but it does get better. I had a pretty rough time in the beginning but things are beginning to get much better. Just do the best you can. I know that's not much but don't stress yourself comparing your progress to others. Just try to keep yourself hydrated. If popsicles are the best you can do then do popsicles.

[caramelbaby10181 30]

I know it doesn't feel like it, but it does get better. I had a pretty rough time in the beginning but things are beginning to get much better. Just do the best you can. I know that's not much but don't stress yourself comparing your progress to others. Just try to keep yourself hydrated. If popsicles are the best you can do then do popsicles.

Thank you. I dont do popsicles, but I am having trouble getting my Protein in because the smell of it has beccome sickening. Ive drank so much of it over the past few weeks, I dont even want to make it anymore. Ill try again tomorrow and see how I feel... I know it will get better, im just impatient. Thanks for the encouragement Popsicle.

[mactrio 41]

I hope you feel better. If the Protein drinks are too yucky, try milk with higher protein & lower carbs. Good luck

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

I sure wish I could do a popsicle. NUT says Surgeon doesn't want the chance of biting and then the solid hits the staple line. I do bite my popsicles and ice cream.

Yes, hold on. I have 8 week altogether of clear and full liquids. Can't even get to pureed until week 9. What 2 months. Don't you think I will be a little bit sick of it all. YES I WILL! LOL

[TexasMiss 314]

I told my mom today, I feel funny. She asked, are you in pain? Nope. Just feel...I don't know what I'm feeling. I'm 6 days post op, and don't know is that a I need to eat feeling? Did I sip to fast? Am I full? I'm thinking that will change when I get to more solid foods because the signals aren't too clear now lol.