2 months out with hunger

[RobynPlus2 3]

im 2 months out and still feel hungry.. not as much as before the surgery but I definitely need to eat, I thought the feeling of hunger would just disappear?? Is it possible I have stretched my pouch out or is this feeling still normal?

[winning_by_losing 107]

From what I have read it all depends on the person. I've read stories where people just aren't hungry period, then others where they have the same feeling of hunger as before the surgery.

What i've noticed personally is that on the occasion where I go back to my old lazy ways (skip a workout, sit around watching TV, etc...) I feel much more hungry. The only time I've truly felt hungry when I keep myself busy is when I don't get enough Fluid. I think my body tricks my head into thinking anything "different" feeling is automatically hunger.

[RobynPlus2 3]

yes I agree sometimes I need to just drink some Water and the hunger goes away but then sometimes I actually need to eat something. I just don't wanna turn to snacking cuz im sure that's the worst thing to do

[DaronB 103]

Glad you started this topic. I'm still pre-op but was having this conversation just this evening that I'm afraid I will still get hungry after surgery. Some people that I know that know people that have had surgery tell me these people still get hungry and eat. One person was even gaining weight back.

I agree, though, I think everyone reacts differently to everything. I think you just gotta find something within healthy means that works for you. Add more Water, more Protein, try to stay active and don't even allow yourself to think about eating when and if you know you shouldn't be.

Edited July 17, 2014 by DaronB

[Amyllf2 206]

I think it also depends on your reaction to hunger. I am 3 months out. I would rarely say I'm hungry, but I my stomach does feel different at some points and makes noises that my brain associates as hunger. If I ate the proper meal and I get those noises, I ignore them because I take that to be head hunger. Now, if I didn't eat enough Protein the meal before, then it's hunger and I deal with it. Sometimes just drinking helps. Sometimes a change of scenery helps. Sometimes I have to move a meal up to fix the problem. On rare occasions I end up with 3 meals and a snack.

Have you met with your nutritionist to see what you are eating and how you can make your meals last longer? Mine says a good high Protein meal eaten over 25 minutes will last at 5 hours.

[RobynPlus2 3]

yes I have met with my nutritionist at 1 month out I go back next month for my 3 month. I have started the gym more intense the past 4 days and it seems to be helping a lot. im even down 3 lbs since im trying to stick to 3 meals a day but I usually end up needing a cheese stick between lunch and dinner

[NicoleSW 78]

yes I have met with my nutritionist at 1 month out I go back next month for my 3 month. I have started the gym more intense the past 4 days and it seems to be helping a lot. im even down 3 lbs since im trying to stick to 3 meals a day but I usually end up needing a cheese stick between lunch and dinner

My program recommends six "meals" a day. Then they give the criteria for how much Protein and Fiber you should eat at each "meal" and the limit of fat and sugars at each meal. It made a lot of sense to me and it's supposed to help with 1. Making sure to get your protein and fiber and 2. Keep you from getting to that hungry feeling. Seems like every program is so different! it sounds like you are doing all you can to stay on track! If it's head hunger hopefully you get over that hump soon!

[Baconville 578]

My rule has been that if I think I am feeling hunger and it is not meal time, I drink first. We have to wait 30 minutes after drinking to eat so it really helps to make sure that it is food I need. 45 minutes is not going to kill me to wait for my meal or a snack. I have actually rarely needed to eat, normally drinking Water takes care of it. Make sure you are getting your recommended Protein at every meal, that will help too. It sounds like you are really working your plan. That is key. Keep up the good work.

Carol

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

My doctor and nutritionist also recommend snacking. I have 3 meals and 3 Snacks a day. My "meals" are pretty lightweight -- usually between 150-200 calories and my Snacks are smaller -- maybe 75-150 calories. I don't always get all the snacks in -- if lunch is a little late I might not have the afternoon one, for example.

Even just a plum or a spoonful of Peanut Butter for me counts as a snack. I can't imagine going 5 hours without eating even though I don't feel hunger, I think it would make my energy bottom out too much.