I'm day 3 post op and IM STARVING!

[TeacherMommy 35]

Like want a cheeseburger starving... Hahaha I'm on broths, Jello and Water only for the first week. I'm hoping once I can add to this, I'll be more satisfied. Anyone else "starvibg"??

Edited October 3, 2014 by TeacherMommy

[timetotakeitoff 18]

Hi teacher mommy!

I had my surgery one week ago today and I am feeling the same thing! I'm very hungry! I have to be to work in a half hour and I am just dragging myself to even get dressed. I just blended myself some healthy request Campbell's bean and bacon Soup, hoping that the carbs will give me a boost! I don't seem to have any problem swallowing nor do I feel "full" after about 4 spoonful's here so far.........Can't call the doctors office til Monday so I'm wondering what's up with this hunger as well!

[Beni 1,484]

They call it "Head hunger." who knew there's an actual term for what you feel right now. Having prowled this board for a while, I have found it to be commonly reported. Not everyone gets it though, at least some say they feel no hunger at all. My NUT warned me about it and all the dangers. Distract yourself in anyway you can and focus on Water and Protein according to what your NUT plan is.

Good luck

[JamieLogical 8,684]

You're hungry because you truly are starving. It will get easier when you can have Protein Shakes and full liquids again. But right now you are getting next to no calories at all, so of course you are hungry.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I went through this for a few days. I wasn't physically hungry but my food demons were out there and they were strong. It went away on it's own a few days ago so hopefully it doesn't last long for you either.

If you feel physical hunger in your stomach, it could be acid. I'm on Protonix from my doctor so I have not had this happen but I've read about it.

[Babbs 14,680]

The worse part of the surgery so far in my opinion. The hunger will decrease once you start more solid food. Hang in there!

[trisey 17]

im 2 days post op and starving as well..... but im terrified to eat....

[It's Allgood 30]

Try to concentrate on your surgery and what you need to do to be ready. My pre-op diet was very low carb so I did not feel hungry. I am 3 weeks post surgery and I still seldom feel genuine hunger. The carbs boost the feelings of hunger.

Good luck with your surgery! I will be looking to see how it goes.

[dark n lovely 70]

Hello everyone. Im 6weeks post op. This is a big change for u! Try the clear Protein Shakes as well as sucking on sugar free mints. The calories in the shake will help with the low energy as the Protein will fuel your hunger. The mints also help curve the cravings. Stay focused and strong. You can do this. U will love the results you will soon see????. This helped me. I'm 44lbs down. Started 239 and now 195.....good luck

[Kathy812 794]

@@dark n lovely, I haven't had my surgery yet. I have it in two weeks but trying to get prepared. What do you mean by clear Protein Shakes? Can you share a few brands?

[dark n lovely 70]

Isopure has a shake that looks like Gatorade. It comes in i believe five different flavors. U can find them at GNC and Vitamin stores.

[dark n lovely 70]

Isopure has a clear Protein Shake like Gatorade. I believe it comes in five different flavors. U can find it at GNC and Vitamin stores. Good luck. I'm sure u will do reat Kathy.

[TeacherMommy 35]

I feel pretty sure that this is real hunger. Besides the fact that my stomach growling sends me into a horrible pain, I am only consuming 30 or 40 calories a day. I know it'll get easier and I won't give in to the "you need French fries" demons. Hahaha

[Beni 1,484]

Isopure at GNC store. They come in glass bottles in all sorts of fun colors, I mean flavors, lol!

[TeacherMommy 35]

I was told clear broth, Water and sugar free Jello for 7 days!!! This has been much harder than the two week liquid diet (preop)