Where did all this hunger come from?

[NoOrganicForMe 40]

I too still feel hungry, my actual hunger did not completely vanish, however, nothing like pre-op. what I started doing is taking 3 Fiber choice Prebiotic chewable fiber, chew slowly, then follow with Water 30 min later. It really helps me ward off stomach pangs.

[NoOrganicForMe 40]

Sorry, I meant 3 chewable fiber choice Prebiotic fiber sugar free fiber tablets strawberry flavor... Why is it my kids only bug me when I want to post a reply and ruin my train of thought ?!?

[fattie 53]

I was thinking about this last night and forgot to mention when you are thirsty it will feel like hunger to. Make sure to get your fluids in and see if that helps as well. Good luck.

[LadyKatie 61]

I've been really hungry too. I am still on 1 oz of food at each meal but between I'm super hungry especially at like 7 at night. I don't want to eat multiple meals, but I'm uncomfortable if I try to eat more than the 1 oz at my meals

[fattie 53]

I've been really hungry too. I am still on 1 oz of food at each meal but between I'm super hungry especially at like 7 at night. I don't want to eat multiple meals' date=' but I'm uncomfortable if I try to eat more than the 1 oz at my meals[/quote']

Try and eat like every 3 hours, even if it is multiple times. That will help with your hunger. I dont know how far out you are, or what stage you are at. If your still on liquids drink an extra Protein shake. If on soft or mushy still drink another Protein Shake. Or maybe add your Protein powder to yogurt or sf pudding.

[LadyKatie 61]

Try and eat like every 3 hours' date=' even if it is multiple times. That will help with your hunger. I dont know how far out you are, or what stage you are at. If your still on liquids drink an extra Protein shake. If on soft or mushy still drink another Protein Shake. Or maybe add your Protein powder to yogurt or sf pudding.[/quote']

Thanks I will try that! I can pretty much have anything but grains and raw vegetables right now. I've been making sure my food has a lot of Protein and Fiber to keep me full, but I think my body is still adjusting

[LouiseC 1,029]

What about your intake of fats? I often see people who are struggling with hunger talk about Protein and fibre but I rarely see them talk about fats. You need to be getting good quality fats in, mono unsaturated fatty acids. Avocado, olives and olive oil, seeds, especially flaxseed, or seed oils if it is too early for you to have the seeds. These do more for satiation and are essential in helping your body burn your visceral fat.

Edited to add a list o easy to access MUFA foods. The foods are calorie dense so sparing use is advised, but they do increase your feeling of fullness as they are fats and fats are a filler. But they are good fats so will help your journey to health in moderation.

Avocados,

Nuts, such as almonds, cashews, pecans and macadamias,

Nut butters,

Olive oil,

Olives,

Peanut oil.

Flax oil

Sunflower oil

Canola oil

Green olives

Almond butter

Peanut Butter

chocolate chips

Avocadoes

Seeds

Macadamia nuts

Dark chocolate

Peanuts

Soybeans

Tahini

Pesto sauce

[chinamama 104]

Oh my goodness I am craving fat foods. Peanut Butter, avocado (which i HATED Pre-op). I could suck down 500 cal of those foods in 10 minutes.

[LadyKatie 61]

What about your intake of fats? I often see people who are struggling with hunger talk about Protein and fibre but I rarely see them talk about fats. You need to be getting good quality fats in' date=' mono unsaturated fatty acids. Avocado, olives and olive oil, seeds, especially flaxseed, or seed oils if it is too early for you to have the seeds. These do more for satiation and are essential in helping your body burn your visceral fat.

Edited to add a list o easy to access MUFA foods. The foods are calorie dense so sparing use is advised, but they do increase your feeling of fullness as they are fats and fats are a filler. But they are good fats so will help your journey to health in moderation.

Avocados,

Nuts, such as almonds, cashews, pecans and macadamias,

Nut butters,

Olive oil,

Olives,

Peanut oil.

Flax oil

Sunflower oil

Canola oil

Green olives

Almond butter

Peanut Butter

chocolate chips

Avocadoes

Seeds

Macadamia nuts

Dark chocolate

Peanuts

Soybeans

Tahini

Pesto sauce[/quote']

Your absolutely right. I always try to have a little of the good fats in each meal but being so early in the process there is little I can ingest in the good fats. I can do Peanut Butter, olive oil, and canola oil at this point.

[Lilechka 17]

I'm so glad you brought this up because I feel cheated too! I was told the hunger would subside but I DO feel hungry! Sometimes taking an antacid helps, but also, we're on much lower calorie diets. Some hunger seems natural. That's why I think we should really try to hit around 1200 Calories a day.