Day 10-why do I feel so hungry and lightheaded?

[jujube 42]

Day 10 of the liquid diet. I have felt real good and have basically not really been hungry until today. I have had a Protein Shake and some blended thin Soup with added Protein and I feel like I could eat a horse right now. Any suggestions?

[Recycled 2,182]

pre or post op.

[lnelson796 117]

Had that happen too. Call your doctor, let them know, and see what their options are. My doctor allows you to substitute in 3 ounces of lean meat for one Protein Shake if you really need it. Doesn't sound like much but it makes a huge difference in how you feel.

[jujube 42]

pre or post op.

Post op

[Branmuffin 190]

Are you on an acid med? You really need to be if not. It mimics hunger and will tear you up in the head

[jujube 42]

My Dr said I don't need acid meds. I asked Monday when I went to get my drain out. Is it ok to just go buy some over the counter? Prevacid??

[Branmuffin 190]

I would. It helps me tremendously. I can't believe they didn't give you a prescription! If your insurance will pay for it I'd call the dr office back and request it.

[Kindle 8,667]

My doc had us on Omeprazole 40mg daily mandatory 2 months. Even with that I would feel "hungry" early on and liquid Maalox helped. I'm two weeks past the recommended two months of Omeprazole, but I'm still taking the OTC 20mg Prilosec to "wean" myself off the PPI. Prilosec, Zantac, Prevacid, Maalox, Rolaids, etc, could all potentially help with your "hunger pains". As for the lightheaded ness, are you getting enough fluids? I was super lightheaded and dizzy when I was getting dehydrated.