3 wks out and can't down any protein drinks but hungry all the time!

[jordan1079 6]

I had a horrible time after surgery. Surgery was Aug 26th....Horrible pain and since I can't keep down liquid medicine I just had to suck it up and deal with it. Could barely sip Water the first week so I lost 18 lbs. I'm dehydrated still, anything sweet like Protein drinks, yogurt, fruit make me soo sick. I've been the exact same weight for two weeks and I'll see the surgeon tomorrow for my first follow up.

Needless to say I never thought this is how it would be. Not happy with the sleeve and don't know why I did this to myself.

Can anybody else idenitfy with anything I've said. I'm sure if things pick up then my feelings will change but I'm hungry all the time and didn't think that was normal!

Help!

[gamergirl 4,609]

Are you allowed full liquids? I have some Protein Soups listed on my blog and they saved our sanity when we were sick of sweet Protein Shakes. Www.sleevers.wordpress.com

[fancy 41]

I was the same way ,IM 9weeks today and 2weeks ago I just started drinking Protein Shake ,it will get better I thought I would never feel normal again I hated I had this done but 9weeks later and 54pds down IM mad I didn't do it sooner trust me just hang in there each week gets a little better

[jordan1079 6]

I'm doing pureed foods but they tend to hurt. I had regular food and felt fine!! My in laws and sliced potatoes, steak and broccoli....obviously I didn't have steak but I had 3 potatoe slices and about two or 3 spoonfuls of broccoli and felt great! But yogurt, baby food, fruit cup or Protein Drink makes me so ill. I do like broth but gets old after awhile and since I'm already dehydrated that's not good. So hope to get lots of help and guidence tomorrow. right now I'm sooo lost on what to do.

[J.Diesel 220]

So sorry you have had a rough time. I was also sleeved on August 26th and I started feeling hungry this week, but luckily our new improved pouches can only take so much. I was nervous too when I started to feel this way earlier this week and I posted if this was normal. The amazing people from here provided great insight.

Remember our bodies have been on a roller coaster and feeling hungry at this point is very normal. Just make sure you follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor and nutritionist.

[NMJG 1,266]

What you may be thinking is hunger could well be acid. Many people mistake it and find that omeprozole or other antacid helps tremendously. It gets better! Really! I think all of us went through some sort of period where we despaired and doubted ourselves. The first month is so hard. Have you tried sour things like buttermilk or unsweetened lowfat kiefer? Even plain nonfat milk will help you get Protein in. Also, you may be eating too fast and that is causing your discomfort. Soft foods are so easy to take in quickly. I still have a battle every meal to eat tiny bites slowly. Try using a baby spoon and time yourself. Your insides are still swollen and healing now. Good luck!

[steph007 1]

All of your posts are very helpful. I'm getting tired of my limed puréed foods and Protein Drinks. I'm glad I had the surgery but some day I wonder. I'm 4 weeks post .

[chass003 15]

I'm 4 weeks out. My first couple weeks I had my crying fits && frustration. 'Why did I do this to myself? Was my sad song. But after some time adjusting mentally && physically. I could barely down fluids or eat but now I'm able. It will take time for your inflammation in your belly from the surgery to heal && you'll be able take in more. You'll be fine!! Just focus on your liquids, dehydration makes u even more sick. Take are of your self.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I'm doing pureed foods but they tend to hurt. I had regular food and felt fine!! My in laws and sliced potatoes' date=' steak and broccoli....obviously I didn't have steak but I had 3 potatoe slices and about two or 3 spoonfuls of broccoli and felt great! But yogurt, baby food, fruit cup or Protein drink makes me so ill. I do like broth but gets old after awhile and since I'm already dehydrated that's not good. So hope to get lots of help and guidence tomorrow. right now I'm sooo lost on what to do.[/quote']

It sounds like you are developing lactose I tolerance. The signs are that both yogurt and Protein shakes are making you sick. I'd try lactaid pills right before the shakes and see if they help.

[mz wallace 0]

YES I WENT THROUGH THE SAMETHING BUT Am getting better by the day and tomorrow would be a month for me I had to go back to the hospital three times and stayed two both time a week lot of test had to be done on me before they found the problem witch was my pancreatitis