I'm only 6 weeks out but I'm hungry all the time and losing is harder than it ever was with the band. Has anyone out there been very successful with the band and not the sleeve ? I'm really worried about this.

are you taking an acid inhibitor - PPI drug?Absolutely necessary the first few months post op sinc acide feels like hunger.

It is common for revision patients to lose a bit slower expecially if you are low bmi. How much do you need to lose still? As a percentage of your excess weight - are you really doing that badly?

I'm not taking anything except my vitamins. I haven't had any heartburn at all post surgery since my doc fixed my hiatal hernia. Would I have any problems besides the hunger feeling ? I'm not doing terrible and yes I am a low BMI patient but I just feel like its so much harder than it was with the band and that scares me long term. I never felt hungry with the band.

I am telling you - and I know I am not a doc - but i am SO sure about this. You need to be on a PPI this early out from your revision. It may not FEEL like heartburn but I assure you that gnawing hunger is in fact acid.

Keflex Susp

10ml every 12 hrs for 7 days.

Sinergix sublingual

1every 8hrs for 3 days.

Tecta (Omeprazol)

20ml every 12hrs for 30 days

Any of these are considered PPI?

I will pick one up today ! I'm willing to try anything !! Thanks cowgirljane !!

Is there and OTC one you can recommend ?

Keflex Susp

10ml every 12 hrs for 7 days.

Sinergix sublingual

1every 8hrs for 3 days.

Tecta (Omeprazol)

20ml every 12hrs for 30 days

Any of these are considered PPI?

Omeprazole is a PPI. And band07, yes, this is available over the counter. My doc has his patients on it 60 days post op.

That is a very valuable info. Strange though how acid would feel as hunger

It is standard post sleeve med. Your tummy is producing acid for a big stomach and you only have a small one. Give it 60-90 days minimum. Some stay on it longer.

Edited November 3, 201312 yr by CowgirlJane

I agree about the acid feeling like hunger. I'm 6-1/2 months out and I'm still on Prevacid. I was pretty miserable until I figured it out.

It ticks me off that not all surgeons are doing this scrip as standard - i suspect that vast majority of people need it those first weeks and even months and there is no good reason in my mind for people to suffer this discomfort. Some people develop a chronic problem - but they are the exception. I stopped taking my PPI around 3 months post op if I remember correctly.

Anyway, try this and if you are still feeling constantly hungry, check that you are getting enough Water. If you still feel that way... I have more ideas but honestly, i think it is the acid.

I picked up some today and will start in the morning

I am telling you - and I know I am not a doc - but i am SO sure about this. You need to be on a PPI this early out from your revision. It may not FEEL like heartburn but I assure you that gnawing hunger is in fact acid.

She is absolutely right!! When you eat you are medicating. It is so individualized how fast you lose, don't get discouraged. Take a PPI.

I hope I remember this when I have mine in January.

I am so grateful to chat to you people here. I went to my lapband doctor after I had it removed and even before complaining about this feeling in my chest after I eat. He keeps saying it's not band related. Reading to all the things you post here I had a thought, maybe I have acid build up daaaaa. I went to see my family doctor and she totally agrees. I am on tectA. Let's see if this subsides.