I'm Starving!

[cangudz 27]

I literally feel deep hunger pains every time I sip Water and my shakes!!!! I was sleeved 2-5-14 please tell me this is going to stop and I'll start feeling satisfied instead of empty. All I feel now is regret wondering did I make the right decision?! #superfrustrated

[Dr-Patient 831]

Be patient, girl. Not even a week out.

It likely isn't hunger pangs when you sip at this point. Your stomach was just cut, it's still swollen, tissues need to heal. The discomfort is post-op discomfort and spasm of your stomach's response to what's coming down. . Trust me it ALL gets better.

Again...you just had surgery. Be patient.

[Sassy Pants1 186]

It totally gets better. Really. Honestly.

[Kaysp 14]

R u taking anything like Prilosec & also Gas X strips that melt in your mouth really help.

[cangudz 27]

Be patient, girl. Not even a week out.

It likely isn't hunger pangs when you sip at this point. Your stomach was just cut, it's still swollen, tissues need to heal. The discomfort is post-op discomfort and spasm of your stomach's response to what's coming down. . Trust me it ALL gets better.

Again...you just had surgery. Be patient.

Thanks so much.... that is encouraging!!!!

[cangudz 27]

R u taking anything like Prilosec & also Gas X strips that melt in your mouth really help.

Actually yes, I just took them both and I'm starting to feel better! Thanks!!!!

[cangudz 27]

It just starts to wear on your mind and emotions.....this is still surreal to me!

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

It just starts to wear on your mind and emotions.....this is still surreal to me!

I hear you! My first week was no cake walk either. Now five weeks out, aside from the feeling of being full after two bites, I don't feel like I've been sleeved at all. Every time I saw a "it will get better" post, I wanted to claw my eyes out . Little by little you will get the hang of your sleeve. Everyone moves forward at their own pace, you'll do great! Congrats on your new sleeve!

Edited February 12, 2014 by FitnFabfor2014

[cangudz 27]

I hear you! My first week was no cake walk either. Now five weeks out, aside from the feeling of being full after two bites, I don't feel like I've been sleeved at all. Every time I saw a "it will get better" post, I wanted to claw my eyes out . Little by little you will get the hang of your sleeve. Everyone moves forward at their own pace, you'll do great! Congrats on your new sleeve!

Yeeessssssss....n it's like I keep reading comments wondering if I'll have the same results or just be hungry for the rest of my life!!!!

[lynn2win 142]

and that's coming from a dr...Dr Patient that is

Be patient, girl. Not even a week out.

It likely isn't hunger pangs when you sip at this point. Your stomach was just cut, it's still swollen, tissues need to heal. The discomfort is post-op discomfort and spasm of your stomach's response to what's coming down. . Trust me it ALL gets better.

Again...you just had surgery. Be patient.

[gohelpyourself 377]

I literally feel deep hunger pains every time I sip Water and my shakes!!!! I was sleeved 2-5-14 please tell me this is going to stop and I'll start feeling satisfied instead of empty. All I feel now is regret wondering did I make the right decision?! #superfrustrated

Hi There: Had the same problem and discussed it at my follow up appointment today. The Physician Assistant explained it this way she said

"We removed a large part of your stomach. You stomach is in shock. It is 80-85% smaller and needs to do the work of a normal sized stomach. Those spasms will lessen over time when your stomach finally realizes it can do the same job with less power"

Makes sense and I am almost 9 days post op and they are so much better. Now only sometimes when I swallow do I feel it. Not gone completely but doesn't happen every single time something hits my belly like it did before.

I was super worried about this too. I hate the feeling. Bentyl helps (did they prescribe that for you?)

[cangudz 27]

Hi There: Had the same problem and discussed it at my follow up appointment today. The Physician Assistant explained it this way she said

"We removed a large part of your stomach. You stomach is in shock. It is 80-85% smaller and needs to do the work of a normal sized stomach. Those spasms will lessen over time when your stomach finally realizes it can do the same job with less power"

Makes sense and I am almost 9 days post op and they are so much better. Now only sometimes when I swallow do I feel it. Not gone completely but doesn't happen every single time something hits my belly like it did before.

I was super worried about this too. I hate the feeling. Bentyl helps (did they prescribe that for you?)

No they didn't....I have Ranitidine!

[gohelpyourself 377]

Hi There: Had the same problem and discussed it at my follow up appointment today. The Physician Assistant explained it this way she said

"We removed a large part of your stomach. You stomach is in shock. It is 80-85% smaller and needs to do the work of a normal sized stomach. Those spasms will lessen over time when your stomach finally realizes it can do the same job with less power"

Makes sense and I am almost 9 days post op and they are so much better. Now only sometimes when I swallow do I feel it. Not gone completely but doesn't happen every single time something hits my belly like it did before.

I was super worried about this too. I hate the feeling. Bentyl helps (did they prescribe that for you?)

No they didn't....I have Ranitidine!

I'm sorry. That Bentyl is an anti-spasmotic and it helps so much. Maybe call your surgeon tomorrow if it really bugging you and ask for an anti-spasmotic like ie. Bentyl. Ranitidine is just Zantac.... They gave me Prilosec (same type of drug).

[Dr-Patient 831]

Yes, Lynn, I am .

[Z28ChevyCamaro 45]

I literally feel deep hunger pains every time I sip Water and my shakes!!!! I was sleeved 2-5-14 please tell me this is going to stop and I'll start feeling satisfied instead of empty. All I feel now is regret wondering did I make the right decision?! #superfrustrated

I have the same exact problem. I'm hoping switching from Clear Liquids to full liquids this week helps. But jeesh! My stomach was cramping and spasming so much! It literally hurt!