Hi all I had my gastric bypass on 22nd January and I have had a few complications along the way one being I have a blood clot in my new stomach which I am on injections for and lots of medication.

I just want to know from you lovely people when you had your op did you ever feel the need to eat? Did you get hunger pains? How many teaspoons/tablespoons did you eat per meal and when can you properly excersise?

Thanks All

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It's different for everyone emmamac. I am 6 weeks out and still have no real hunger, but can feel my body get hypoglycemic, and know I need food. After surgery I could eat about 1/4 cup at a time, but even that would vary with the density of food. I was cleared for full activity at 4 weeks, but the energy to exercise eludes me some days, as extreme fatigue is an issue for me. Hope this answers some of your questions. Sorry to hear about your comolications

I started with 2 tablespoons at a time. I am not 4 months out and depending what I eat I can eat about 3/4 cup max! If I am eating meat, it's about 1/2 cup max

I also started out with 2/3 tablespoons to start. Even now at nearly10 months out I only eat about a cup of food at best. My body gives me signs that it's done - either a hiccup or belch. One more spoon/mouth full and I'm going to be sorry. Exercise wise, I was near a week out when I started on the treadmill for small sessions. 5 minutes a couple of times a day depending on the energy level. Once you start eating more normally your energy level will increase. I still don't feel "hungry", I eat more according to a schedule because I know I have to eat. Weird??? Yes, but I don't mind that food doesn't control me anymore, I control it.

If you think your feeling hungry now, it's head hunger. You need to learn how to deal with it, it's something we all experience and have to overcome. It may mean getting up and doing something (walking, laundry or whatever) or maybe just have a drink of Water. You need to remember that the surgery is only a tool, the brain and body need to be trained to work with it.