This is crazy. I'm about 5 days post op and I "think" I'm hungry! I want to eat! Anything but fluid!!!!! Is this normal? Is this just me being completely over the fluid stage?? I refuse to fail, but dang this is aggravating!!! I'm drinking 2.5/3 shakes daily to get my protein in. I have tried unjury unflavored and chicken soup flavor to try and get some variety, it was NASTY. So I'm stuck with sweet shakes, broth, and water with whatever flavoring I use. I need some words of wisdom from those of you that have successfully found their way around/through this DULL stage.

Unfortunately in this stage, things can get seriously awful. Try to remind yourself that it's not forever. try shaking things up a bit... Maybe take a sip of pickle juice for a different flavor? I also put a tsp of ketchup in my chicken broth and mixed it well. Gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. You could also try brewing your own home made decaf iced tea with some mint or citrus in it. maybe heat up some VERY diluted apple juice and add in some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice! Add some pumpkin pie spice to a vanilla protein shake or even some decaf coffee! This is the stage where creativity is key to survival! Hahaha good luck! You can do it!!

Yep you are 100% normal. Your next stage will more than likely be the surge of hormones. That stage is fun - you still can't really eat and now your hormones are going nuts! So you end up crying and then crying a little more. Then your next stage is your first stall. During that stage remember you are normal and you will start losing again. Finally you start to feel better and better everyday.

It is a journey, and one I am thankful I have gone through. Stick with it and ask questions on this site. Remember we have all been through or going through it at that time. I am 15 months post op and can't believe how much my life has changed.

Thank you ladies very much, just needed to hear that my crazy is my new norm for a while! Back to the grind, love the support and advice here.

Head hunger is horrible, and if you give into it, like I have, you definitely know it. My pouch lets me know within minutes and thank goodness I have a waste basket next to me when it happens. Not fun, lesson learned. When your head signals you better stop eating, I now do.