I am four weeks PO today, and for the past week I am constantly hungry. I know most people say they are never hungry so I am confused. Anyone else?

I'm only a week post-op and I'm almost always hungry.

Could be excess stomach acid that "feels" like hunger.

Are you taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), such as omeprazole (Prilosec)? If not, perhaps talk to your surgeon about trying that first to see if it helps. Then if it doesn't resolve, investigate further.

Some days my appetite is pretty high and some day I have very little appetite. I do agree that some times hunger could be excess acid and A PPI does help.

Good luck

Could be excess stomach acid that "feels" like hunger.

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My gastric reflux has become a lot worse. Hmmm thanks!

I am four weeks PO today, and for the past week I am constantly hungry. I know most people say they are never hungry so I am confused. Anyone else?

Yes, I and four week PO as of tomorrow and I talked with my NUT and she told me that I need to get in more Protein.

Yes' date=' I and four week PO as of tomorrow and I talked with my NUT and she told me that I need to get in more Protein.[/quote']

Thanks for the tip. I know I'm not getting enough protein or Water.

I am four weeks post op today as well and I am not hungry.

A second vote to check into a PPI. You won't necessarily feel the burning you'd associate with reflux or heartburn. The first sign is that rumbly, unsatisfied tummy.

I'd give it a shot. It's also not uncommon for people to feel "hungry" until they're on solid foods. I never felt real hunger but by the end of my month on liquids I was desperate to chew food.

~Cheri

I am 7 weeks out and every meal is different for me. Sometimes I can't eat hardly much at all then other times I feel like I can eat quite a bit.

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I am 7 weeks out and every meal is different for me. Sometimes I can't eat hardly much at all then other times I feel like I can eat quite a bit.

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Tinahall: I am 8 weeks out and I notice the same thing. I sit down to eat a delicious meal, and boom -- 4 bites and I am done! I bring a lot of food home. It's such a surprise sometimes. Oh well, wouldn't trade my old life for my new one.