Hungry Every Two Hours

[pjackson0523 158]

Does anyone else have this problem. I eat, but, then about two hours later, I'm starving. Is there anything out there that is REALLY filling? I'm so freaking hungry all the time. But, other than that, I'm loving the sleeve.

[gamergirl 4,609]

When were you sleeved?

[CrissyRing77 232]

Are you getting all your Proteins in?

[marfar7 1,528]

Same here. 4 mths post op, only able to eat a few bites then I'm full. Hungry 90 minutes later.

A couple wks ago hubby and I were traveling. Ate Breakfast at about 9 am and by noon I was starving. Not wanting to hear "Ur hungry again?" from hubby, I kept my mouth shut. Till he decided he was hungry. Then I told him that I was afraid of telling him I was hungry for fear that he'd tease me and "make me feel fat" by being hungry so soon. He told me not to be afraid, that he's only just kidding. That he's proud of me and so supportive.

I'm embarrassed that I'm hungry so often. Thanksgiving should be fun. I will be able to eat maybe 5 bites of food but then 90 minutes later, be hungry again. I probly should up my Protein intake, lower my carb intake and that might keep me fuller for longer.

I just noticed ur surgery was Oct 21st. At 4 weeks I was continuously hungry, never filling up on the full liquids I was on. Got my hunger back on day 10.

To u lucky ducks who lost ur hunger (whether for good or just temporarily): I salute u. Enjoy it while u can

[pjackson0523 158]

Same here. 4 mths post op, only able to eat a few bites then I'm full. Hungry 90 minutes later.

A couple wks ago hubby and I were traveling. Ate Breakfast at about 9 am and by noon I was starving. Not wanting to hear "Ur hungry again?" from hubby, I kept my mouth shut. Till he decided he was hungry. Then I told him that I was afraid of telling him I was hungry for fear that he'd tease me and "make me feel fat" by being hungry so soon. He told me not to be afraid, that he's only just kidding. That he's proud of me and so supportive.

I'm embarrassed that I'm hungry so often. Thanksgiving should be fun. I will be able to eat maybe 5 bites of food but then 90 minutes later, be hungry again. I probly should up my Protein intake, lower my carb intake and that might keep me fuller for longer.

I just noticed ur surgery was Oct 21st. At 4 weeks I was continuously hungry, never filling up on the full liquids I was on. Got my hunger back on day 10.

To u lucky ducks who lost ur hunger (whether for good or just temporarily): I salute u. Enjoy it while u can

I'm five weeks out now and my doctor allowed food at 2 weeks post op. SOFT FOODS. But pretty much anything I wanted. For dinner I had tilapia and green Beans. 2 hours later, a deviled egg. And now here at 10, I had half a Fiber tortilla and cheese...Somedays I get my Protein in and I still have the issue.

[pjackson0523 158]

Sleeved on Oct 21. Five weeks out.

When were you sleeved?

[gamergirl 4,609]

So that early our constant hunger is a sign of acidity. You should really be diligent about taking your PPI, if you aren't already. Many many people complain of "hunger", but then take the PPI and find it gone. It's worth a try because if you are eating solid Protein and can get in 2 oz, it may not be hunger As long as you are staying under your docs caloric requirements though, at first you may have to eat more often if you can't hold much at a time. So take your PPI and document your intake and somewhere in there, you will find fhe sweet spot.

[Cindy vsg 7]

I was sleeved 10/24 and was having hunger soon after eating too. I found that if I wait an hour after eating to drink, rather than the 30 mins my Dr said, I don't get hungry for 3-3 1/2 hours.

Cindy

[pjackson0523 158]

So that early our constant hunger is a sign of acidity. You should really be diligent about taking your PPI, if you aren't already. Many many people complain of "hunger", but then take the PPI and find it gone. It's worth a try because if you are eating solid Protein and can get in 2 oz, it may not be hunger As long as you are staying under your docs caloric requirements though, at first you may have to eat more often if you can't hold much at a time. So take your PPI and document your intake and somewhere in there, you will find fhe sweet spot.

Take it twice a day since day 5.

[gamergirl 4,609]

Take it twice a day since day 5.

Perfect. Are you eating enough calories in a day?

[Cindy vsg 7]

How many calories should we be having at around 5-6 weeks out?

[EarthyGoalie 253]

I'm not sure how many calories we SHOULD be having around 6 weeks out, but I was averaging at about 500. And now I'm averaging at about 600.

I heard that if u drink too soon after eating, you will be hungry much faster. So if u are drinking soon after, wait a little longer.

Also, I totally understand you, because I too am always hungry. If anything, I get hungry much more than before the surgery. I'm glad that at least I get full quickly without being able to pig out on something. I do take the but it's not acidity. It's definitely hunger for me.

[gamergirl 4,609]

How many calories should we be having at around 5-6 weeks out?

I would say don't go above 600-800 calories.

[cubbies76 132]

Are you getting liquids in every day? Also, are you chewing your food and eating slowly? If not, you could be getting full quicker than you should with less quantity of food. But then it digests and you are empty again.

[cubbies76 132]

I would say don't go above 600-800 calories.

That seems to be the norm. I'm six weeks out yesterday and have my Vitamin blood work today with my doctor. I'm going to ask him how many calories I should be eating because my goal in MFP is 850 and it seems like it isn't difficult to get there with normal food, and that worries me. I'll share what he says, of course with the caveat that everyone should listen to their own doctor and not necessarily what mine says.