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, 201411 yr by TeacherMommy

the growling hunger pains could be gas disguised as hunger. i get them sometimes and i take gas x and the empty stomach growl goes away

@@TeacherMommy I feel mine is "real" hunger too. I can tell the difference between that and gas. And I take Protonix too. You can't have protein shakes along with your jello, broth and water? I was advised to start those right away, I make them with unsweetened coconut milk. It takes the edge off the hunger and gives you protein, vitamins and nutrients! That sounds odd that you can't have them, unless there were complications, you need calories and nutrition to heal!

Also, thank you to everyone who posted on this thread. I had no idea about the clear isopure. I will for sure get some of that to have on hand. And someone suggested sugar free mints, too. Thanks for that.

You know, there were a few times in

my first couple of weeks when I just had crazy head hunger. I was in bed a lot watching tv and it is constant food ads! I wanted fried chicken so bad it was ridiculous. But it was short-lived and I'm not having those thoughts now a month out. I think your head messes with you (that's a highly technical term) and your body is really changing. I think these thoughts will pass soon for you. As for the feelings if hunger and pain and rumbling, I had some of that. But I knew I could not eat. It got better after about a week. Your stomach does crazy things the first week.

Edited October 5, 201411 yr by JCP

Timetakeitoff and other newbies, you will not get the full sensation on liquids. You will know you consumed too much when you cramp or have diarrhea. The full sensation will come when you get on soft foods.

Eat popcicles, and get chicken noodle soup mix it up and then drink the broth,and drink crystal lite, I thought I was going to starve also but it's just we are so use to eating and snacking its in our brains,I'm having a hard time getting my water in I just can't drink enough liquids I'm 3 weeks out down 28 lbs, but in lifted something the other day and now I'm having sharp pains in my stomach area a little worried

@@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?

My surgeon directed me to have only Clear Liquids for 2 - 3 days after surgery. You still need 60 - 80 grams of protein/day. I couldn't get that much in right after surgery. I used Isopure ready-to-drink clear Protein drinks with lots of protein. I got mine in Vitamin Shoppe. If it tastes too strong, I suggest diluting it and keeping it very cold.

I'm 3 days out and I am not hungry at all!

hydrate and it could be possible that you are having some reflux that mimics hunger pains, and of course, years of eating weigh on your brain and your brain is the one that may be hungry. each day gets better. hang in there...

I am second week post-op and I

feel as I am STARVING as well..........I am really sick of these Proteins shakes, any other suggestions. I am very excited about the pds I am sheading everyday.

Just joined and I read your post. How are you feeling today? It will get better. The wanting to chew is strong. I'm 4 yrs out head hunger NEVER goes away.

I'm three weeks out and still crave chinese food, pizza and a big fat juicy steak. I have yet to have a Protein shake I enjoy, they all taste horrible to me, and I'm still craving food, real food.

Edited October 6, 201411 yr by Cody's mom

Hello ladies. Believe when i tell u those who are farther in their post op surgery understand how u are feeling. It does get easier. Food will smell delicious and temptation will still be there but stay focus on why u decided to have the surgery in the first place. Try sugar free mints and hard candy but remember not to chew...lol You will continue to do just fine. Good luck!!

Glad to know others are hungry too. I will keep plugging along. Thanks so much for all the advice.

I am 7 months out from the sleeve and I have been hungry since I have had the surgery. I still have to be very careful not to eat to fast and to limit my meals. I found that drinking hot tea (decaf of course) helps in between Snacks and meals it also helps me with my fluids. I hear others say they are never hungry. I wish that was true for me.