My surgery was May 6th and I am struggling with my protein the liquid protein that I like to take is making me sick and I feel myself getting hungry or thinking about food too much....I keep drinking SF lemonade and SF koolaid and regular bottles of water but im still with munchies, n?ot to mention my cycle just came on.....ughhhh am I alone?? What are you other newbies eating at 3 weeks

The hunger you are experiencing is called head hunger. You are not actually hungry. The Brain has not caught to the surgery. Not sure what stage you are on, but my surgeon said the first couple of week staying hydrated was most important. Don't advance too quickly as you will find foods you will not eat again. Eggs are not fun coming up - that is the food I advanced too quickly on.

I know, I am trying very hard to stay away from eggs....grits and eggs is my breakfast just about everyday prior to may 6th...I think I will just keep trying to drink this water. Thanks for the advice.

Just remember head hunger is a strong advosary. It will play so many tricks on you.

I thought hey I got this liquid thing down I think I can advance. I have not been sick or had nausea I got this! Oh boy was I wrong. The eggs hit my stomach and my pouch said you damn fool I will show you.

About two weeks later I thought to my self man I really really want some turkey. I was on the puréed portion and thought well if I chew this enough I will be good. Same thing happened.

The hunger you are experiencing is called head hunger. You are not actually hungry. The Brain has not caught to the surgery. Not sure what stage you are on' date=' but my surgeon said the first couple of week staying hydrated was most important. Don't advance too quickly as you will find foods you will not eat again. eggs are not fun coming up - that is the food I advanced too quickly on.[/quote']

Thanks for the information. My surgery was May 27, I have lost 33 lbs. I try eggs and it hit my stomach like a rock. I have a problem with smells. I dumped for 3 hours after sitting around 2 restaurants. I crave salt, so I suck on chips every now and then. Is this normal? I'm overwhelmed and its only been a month. I need help!!!