Ok so Im 3 days post op and I have killer hungerpains!

[Skinnyminded 21]

Ok so Im 3 days post op and I have killer hungef pains!!!! Still on the clear liquid diet. Just crystal light and water/ ice chips. When will the hunger pains subside? My surgery was Tuesd

[Webchickadee 716]

Your hunger pain is very possibly not hunger at all, but acid pain. Did you doctor prescribe a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as omeprazole (Prilosec, Losec, etc.)? You may need this in the beginning and on-going for a while (I still take one x2 daily at 10 months post-op).

[Skinnyminded 21]

Yes.. Just prilosec once daily..so what should do? Should i keep sipping though? It makes me want to strart full Clear Liquids a day early..

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

I am 10 days post op I can relate so I walk drink more Water but I can have both and I put Protein power in it also I can do Jello and I can have Italian Ice also S/F popsicle it has save me get more protein It will help the hunger will past..Good Luck It gets better day by day...

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Just because your stomach is making noises does not mean it is hungry. It has just gone through major surgery and trauma. It is in the healing stage and will act strangely than it has before.

[Webchickadee 716]

Yes.. Just prilosec once daily..so what should do? Should i keep sipping though? It makes me want to strart full clear liquids a day early..

Hydration is key throughout your post-op (and probably for the rest of your life!). The more you drink now, the better you will feel and faster you will heal. It's hard to get alot in so early due to the swelling your poor stomach is experiencing now. Stick to small sips and do it throughout the day. The cup/glass should pretty much be in your hand at all times!

That being said, don't do anything contrary to your surgeon's instructions without letting him/her know what you're experiencing or getting their okay. They are the experts and will know better if it's safe for you to advance through their post-op plan at a rate other than what they originally gave you.

Just because your stomach is making noises does not mean it is hungry. It has just gone through major surgery and trauma. It is in the healing stage and will act strangely than it has before.

Amazon13 makes a good point. If your discomfort is due to stomach "movement", gurgling, noises, cramping, etc. that is a normal response to the surgery. Your stomach was just cut open, most of it sliced out and the remaining bit stapled and sewn shut. It is "pissed off", inflamed and raw! Just about anything you put in there will irritate it now (even liquids and plain water) and you're still producing stomach acid, so that isn't making it feel better either!

Ask you doctor if you should try taking 2 Prilosec tabs (1 tab 2x per day). That may help (don't do that unless you get their okay first). Perhaps one tab isn't working long enough for you.

You will feel better, I promise..........but it's going to take time and patience. Something that's hard to hear when you're only a few days post-op (I know!). In a few months you won't even remember these difficult first weeks.

Follow your post-op plan, call your surgeon with questions or concerns, and keep posting here for feedback and encouragement. We're all with you!

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

Great Post thanks!!

[Skinnyminded 21]

Just because your stomach is making noises does not mean it is hungry. It has just gone through major surgery and trauma. It is in the healing stage and will act strangely than it has before.

No it's not making noises! It's legit hunger pains and possibly acid like the other person posted.

[Skinnyminded 21]

When did yours stop though?

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

As soon as you get full or think you are Stop!! I use my Iphone timer set for 15-20 mins to eat slow then I reset it for 10-15 mins after to give my head time to know it's full you are re wiring your brain on how to eat in your new way of life ask your Nut on how many cals and Protein you need in a day it will help you will know if you eat to much the pain will hit you hard...Good Luck!!

[Skinnyminded 21]

So can you give a brief description of you full liquid diet? Times you eat and what? Vitamin times.. Ect..

Sry im new to all lol new commer..

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

I do S/F Jello in the morning 7;00-7;30am 2 tbsp every 10 min then 7:30-10:30am 16oz nectar 1 scoop with Water 1 oz every 10 min 10;30-12;00 10oz. 1 c both with 1 scoop of Protein scoop. 1;00-2;00pm 12oz.caffeine free hot tea 1oz every 10min 2:30-5:45 20oz Isopure with crystal lite in it or any kind of Protein Shake with water 6;00-7:00pm broth 1 c again every 10 min I do use 1oz.cups to drink out of 7:00-8:15 pm crystal light 1oz every 10 min 8;50-9;30 2oz sugar free popsicle or Italy ice this is a sample my Nuts gave me then I take my 2nd Multivitamin i drink my protein throughout the day you need to get about 32-64 oz Fluid a day...I didn't do Isopure every long i hate the test I like nectar.I have to get 65-7g of protein a day!!Read the book weight loss surgery for dummies help me all so you tube I hope this helps and yahoo.com group chat I hope this help....

[Skinnyminded 21]

Thank you:-)