I am four days post op, and I count the minutes until I get my next 4 oz of protein shake or 1/4 cup of broth or sugar free jello. My nutritionist said I should take 20 minutes to finish these "meals". I am able to inhale the 4 oz without any pain or problem in about 2 seconds. I am totally starving and have zero energy. I ready other posts about people not being able to finish their 1/4 cups of broth etc after surgery. I am wondering if my doctor really did anything to my stomach?

Don't worry. Is just because you're on liquids. once you start solids you will feel it.

I felt that same way at that time. It did get better. But, I am much hungier than I thought I was going to be. They kept telling me I wasn't going to feel hungry. But, I get REALLY hungry and have to eat to be OK. I never experienced hunger like this pre-surgery. Maybe because I fed my stomach so much.

Not everyone struggles with fluids. Some people do not have as much post-op swelling and they can fluids down easier. It doesn't mean you won't have restriction when you start solid foods.

And not everyone loses their hunger. Are you on a PPI, such as Prilosec? If not, you may have excess stomach acid which makes you feel hungry. Ask your Dr. about a PPI if you are not taking one. If you are taking a PPI, you may need a different one. Some people are stuck with the hungry feeling, but most report it is better when you can eat solids.

Lynda

Not everyone struggles with fluids. Some people do not have as much post-op swelling and they can fluids down easier. It doesn't mean you won't have restriction when you start solid foods.

And not everyone loses their hunger. Are you on a PPI' date=' such as Prilosec? If not, you may have excess stomach acid which makes you feel hungry. Ask your Dr. about a PPI if you are not taking one. If you are taking a PPI, you may need a different one. Some people are stuck with the hungry feeling, but most report it is better when you can eat solids.

Lynda[/quote']

I agree. When I forget to take my ppi I am ravenous. That's what reminds me. I do get slightly hungry at meal times now two months out but generally other hunger feelings are just acid.

You're on clears - of course you feel hungry. It's pretty common, actually, and persists until you're on solid foods and chewing again.

Four days out you still have ghrelin in your system, you're probably still making too much acid even if you're on a PPI (can take 10 days to really take full effect) and you're used to eating...but now you're on a clear diet.

It's normal and will pass.

And everyone is different. Some people immediately on solids could eat what I was still struggling to eat a year out. We're all different.

~Cheri

The sleeve verses the by-pass is that your stomach is still secreting acid and will still help break down your food so that you get more value out of what you eat......

Some of the hunger feelings are probably in your head....I was sure I was going to slowly and steadily die with eating so little or drinking so little at first....And I always felt hungry....I could only go by what I ate before...

Now almost 10 months out I do feel hungry before a meal.....but am satisfied with what I eat.....

You will get there too....Have patients..I know I had to learn some....LOL

I am four days post op' date=' and I count the minutes until I get my next 4 oz of Protein shake or 1/4 cup of broth or sugar free Jello. My nutritionist said I should take 20 minutes to finish these "meals". I am able to inhale the 4 oz without any pain or problem in about 2 seconds. I am totally starving and have zero energy. I ready other posts about people not being able to finish their 1/4 cups of broth etc after surgery. I am wondering if my doctor really did anything to my stomach?[/quote']

I was the same way so my doctor told me to go ahead and have cream Soup, pudding etc. that helped a lot and I was able to tolerate the whole can of soup with no prob. Then the following week he had me add cottage cheese, string cheese and yogurt. I have had zero trouble with anything and am 8 weeks out now. Some can just move forward and tolerate more than others. Feel blessed that you are doing so well

Congrats!!!!

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