I had my VSG on July 7 - weighing in at 244. Tomorrow is the three week mark and I weight 221!. No complications so far. I also had my gall bladder removed with this surgery. Though pleased with the weight loss, the recovery has been a little slower than I expected. I am 61 and have had 4 C-sections; bounced back so quickly from those that I thought this would be the same experience. (Of course, that was 30 years ago). I still want to nap everyday!. I have to go back to school on August 7 and need my energy.

As far as how things are going today, I feel hungry much of the time. Some of this I think is "head-hunger". I see a commercial and want to eat like I used to. I crave a hamburger and fries. I am on soft foods and when I take a bite or two, the hunger is abated. Shortly after however, I am hungry again. I have eaten one bite too many on a couple of occasions and have had that gripping pain in my chest. Still learning to read my body signals better. I long to take a giant gulp of Water or tea to quench my thirst. I look forward to the day I can do this. I am anxious to learn more about the successes you have had.

I'm not sure I have experienced head hunger. I also feel hungry about two hours after a meal, but I think that's because I get full so fast whenever I eat. The rest of my body doesn't agree with my stomach. I don't snack, so I'm actually hungry more often now than I was when I was dieting pre-surgery. The difference is that it's much easier to stay on program now. Even though I'm hungry, I know I can't really eat much, so I have little enthusiasm for food.

I was sleeved May 7th. I get hungry. Most of the time its mild but sometimes its bad. I have to admit to snacking on greek yogurt or cheese. I found that some of the hunger was acid reflux.

I appreciate your input regarding acid reflux. I haven't been taking my PPI as regularly as I should. I am taking it today and hope to be less hungry soon.

I was sleeved May 7th. I get hungry. Most of the time its mild but sometimes its bad. I have to admit to snacking on greek yogurt or cheese. I found that some of the hunger was acid reflux.