Hey guys,

I get hungry every 2 hours or so, I'm 3 weeks out of surgery and on puréed foods. I feel like I'm eating so much, even though I'm probably not. I'm scared I'm going to gain weight simply from being hungry, and eating. I'm not eating a ton of food, but compared to what I have been eating (all liquids, no hunger), this hungry feeling is terrible and I feel like a fatass. Has this happened to you? Please help! Any guidance would be great.

I'm not sure it is hunger you're feeling, rather it is probably acid. Ask your doctor about it, and if it is as I suspect, they should suggest an antacid that should work for you. Have you tried Tums melts? They have done a good job for me, especially at night when I wake up with the sensation. Another suggestion, if you truly feel it is hunger, try sipping on your Protein shake throughout the day. Good luck to you!

You're on purees you are not even coming close to over eating. You probably just need to eat 5 or 6 small meals instead of 3 bigger ones. Log your food and I bet you'r under 600 calories. That's fine. EAT! Until I transitioned to regular food I needed to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks. Now that I'm eating more substantial food I can go on 3 meals a day, but occasionally on a really active day I may still need an afternoon snack.

Thank you both. I honestly feel it is hunger but I haven't been hungry ins I long, I'm never sure.

within a couple days post op I had a ravenous appetite. I thought they didn't actually do the surgery lol but I started taking my omeprazole religiously and the hunger went away! it was def acid... I still get hungry every now and then but it's nothing like it was before

Hi.

It is normal. My surgeon and APRN stated when I started my surgery to have 2 tsp of food every 2 hours. I am now 7 weeks out and I still eat every 2 hours, but I try to now get 2 oz in. I keep loosing weight.

Remember you should be eating more times per day, but much smaller portions. When you get to eat regular food, it is 300 calories for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner and three Snacks at 100 calories which equals 1200 calories per day. Remember to exercise too. Right now I assume you are allowed to walk 30 minutes per day (brisk walking)

You are doing fine.