2 days post op with hunger

[RedWilly 10]

I had my surgery on Tuesday. I'm on the clear liquid diet. I have been able to drink 64 ounces of Water, sugar free Popsicles, jell-o, and water with bouillon cubes. I feel hungry and I can drink 8 ounces of Soup at a time. I'm stopping at the recommended 4 ounces but I'm struggling. I though my hunger would be under control. I'm hoping when I move to full liquids and can have Protein Shakes this will get better. Does any one have any similar experience?

[ladykatie_ 117]

My appetite comes and goes and the nausea stays for me.

It may be head hunger because you shouldn't be able to handle more than 4 oz. of liquid in your pouch right now. This early after the surgery, I would just call the doc and ask what you should do. Maybe you can just handle the surgery better than most people!

[Chelly 364]

Don't over do the drinking of more then 4oz at a time. Drink very slowly.

You could do damage to your pouch.

Be really careful you don't want any problems to occur.

[RedWilly 10]

I drink very slowly and as soon as I feel pressure I stop. Wait for it to away and resume drinking. My guess is maybe since it's all Water that's why it's going down easier. I also recover very quickly from surgeries. I was up walking an hour after they got me to my room. I will call the doctor though and ask him. Thanks!

[green*eyed*girl 170]

My hunger was back full force on day 5. Things will get better once you are on pureed, and especially when you start solids. Also, I hadf no feeling of fullness til 5 weeks out. On the 6th week I suddenly got incredible restriction. Its amazing!

[RedWilly 10]

<p>My hunger was back full force on day 5. Things will get better once you are on pureed, and especially when you start solids. Also, I hadf no feeling of fullness til 5 weeks out. On the 6th week I suddenly got incredible restriction. Its amazing!</p>

That's great news! You did RNY? That makes me hopeful. Also, I woke up this morning and didn't feel hungry like I did going to bed last night. I'm down 12 pounds since my surgery three days ago! I'm sure it's mostly Water weight, but still it's nice to see the scale moving. Keeps me motivated!

[green*eyed*girl 170]

<p>My hunger was back full force on day 5. Things will get better once you are on pureed, and especially when you start solids. Also, I hadf no feeling of fullness til 5 weeks out. On the 6th week I suddenly got incredible restriction. Its amazing!</p>

That's great news! You did RNY? That makes me hopeful. Also, I woke up this morning and didn't feel hungry like I did going to bed last night. I'm down 12 pounds since my surgery three days ago! I'm sure it's mostly Water weight, but still it's nice to see the scale moving. Keeps me motivated!

Yes, sit tight, it will be all good. First weeks are the hardest. Congrats on your weight loss! oh and yes, I had RNY. Loads of us feels the hunger, and I do not talk about head hunger, but it is actual painful hunger. If you feel hunger drink first. Then wait half an hour and if you are still hungry then eat. (I don't know when will you start pureed stage, I was lucky and my doctor progressed me fast, on day 5 I was on pureed, day 10 solids, and thank god for that!)

[RedWilly 10]

Update: I called my doc and told her how easy the Water and Clear Liquids were going down. She said that was a sign I was healing really fast. She said even after surgery I didn't show signs of swelling. So she took me off the clear liquids and moved me to fill liquids. So now I can have Protein Shakes and milk and such. We'll see how that goes. It's exciting though. I'm in good spirits and not craving too much junk. Lol