Hi everyone: I'm a 50 year old male, had my sleeve in October 2012 and have lost 85 pounds since. Very pleased. However in the last two days I am ravenous. I have no idea where this is coming from. I find myself eating granola bars, chicken, fruit, more granola bars -- like I never feel full and my head tells me to eat to stop being hungry. Has anyone else had a similar experience at 6 months? Thanks.

I try to eat Protein for Snacks like some deli meat or string cheese, Kraft string cheese is not low fat but the tomato basil is awesome tastes like pizza:) I like hummus and tofu also for snacks,

I am 5 months out but I still drink premier Protein shakes they are very filling and good

This is not an easy journey for any of us. We are all learning and changing everyday.

I'm also at the six month mark (10/25/12 sleeve date) and notice that I've suddenly become hungry PERIOD! I've not actually experienced hunger unless it was (excuse me, Gentlemen) my TOM. Not so much lately.

Cottage cheese has been my go-to food, but it doesn't seem to last very long if you're active and on-the-go. So, I'm definitely appreciative of the ideas also. Sweet stuff still doesn't set well with me since surgery, so unless it's fruit, I can't really tolerate it. The same goes for anything with gluten, any grains, breads, etc. I -DO- love my salads (with fresh squeezed lemon as dressing!) but unfortunately, no Protein makes this a poor sustenance choice for us sleevers, I know.

The smaller pouches of tuna and salmon make great snacks/meals, as do the smaller cans of chicken by Swanson. Some people add light mayo, but I add Fage 0% Greek Yogurt for extra protein as well as diced dill pickle for a chicken salad type taste w/o the carbs. Someone said they ate it with cucumber slices, but I can just now eat a 3oz can of chicken, so not sure about it. Also, reduced fat ricotta cheese w/ a little marinara and shredded mozzarella is a good snack, but I'd have to double check MFP to see what my measurements were.

Thanks again, OP for starting this thread! I love seeing all these great ideas and I'm glad I'm not alone in my sudden hunger.

Dense protein with a certain amount of fat will help with satiety. Eating a certain amount of fat is important because it triggers the brain that satiety has been achieved and will also train your body to get energy from fat instead of glucose (warning: broscience response). Do not eat carbs if hungry!! They will only make you more hungry. Dense proteins and good fats first.