I kind of can't believe it. Only 6 months ago I was uninsured and ended up in the er not even able to swallow saliva. My first appt with my surgeon was 7/12 and my band was removed 9/12 and as of 11/5 I am the new owner of a sleeve!

The buyers remourse is subsiding and I'm moving around better. I just can't kick these hunger pains! They're brutal. I told my dr to remove every bit of Grehlin that he could because I never wanted to feel hunger again. Unfortunately I think they're slow going. I'm on full liquids now and I sware I can't get satisfied. I'm trying to keep up on my liquids but it's hard because I spend more time eating Protein shakes, Soups, puddings and jellos. I am still taking anti nausea and omeprazole hoping that would help curb my hunger. It's not.

Am I supposed to feel satiety at all during this liquid phase? Or do I just deal until I move on to puréed and softees next week? Not gonna lie, it really sucks! But I've lost 6lbs since Tuesday and the best part is knowing they're never coming back! So excited to be a loser with ya all !

Kayla

My hunger came back on day 10 post op (4 mths ago). I was on full liquids for 4 weeks. I won't lie, it was really hard. I ate alot of split pea Soup and I will vomit if I ever see it again! 3 days before my soft diet was to start, I planned my 1st meal. Refried Beans with a pinch of cheese, taco sauce and a dab of sour cream. It was amazing. Like eating steak and lobster. Not sure my dr got any Ghrelin out of me, even tho he took 85% of my stomach. I see so many people on here with no hunger and I'm jealous.

By now, I'm sposed to be eating 3 meals a day, no snacking + 1 Protein shake if I need it. I eat maybe 6 bites at mealtimes. I've done the math - 3 meals of 6 bites + protein shake= 400 calories. I'd starve if I didn't eat Snacks. And I'm hungry within 2 hrs of eating. Sometimes I feel like a pig if say, my husband and I were traveling a few days ago. I had eaten Breakfast (cereal) at 10 am. By 12:30 I was starving but scared to say anything for fear I'd hear "You're hungry AGAIN? U just ate". I told him of my fear (after he mentioned he was hungry and we stopped for lunch) and he laughed and said he was just joking when he said that. Not to fear him.

He's gained weight since my surgery. He eats alot of my leftovers. He told me today that I have to quit offering him my leftovers.

I keep a baggy of almonds in my purse for those times where I'm starving and I may make an unhealthy choice. Works with about 8-10 almonds.

Good luck to u. As a matter of fact, I ate dinner about 90 mins ago (about 5 bites of leftovers steak and 3 bites of broccoli) and I'm now hungry again. 1 burger is about 4-5 meals for me.

Hello to all. I was sleeved yesterday with Dr. Ariel Ortiz and it was great. On clear liquids. I read about the head hunger. I was told the sleeve will talk to me. So I am listening and learning. I am reading the Emotional first aid kit.