6 days post OP and all I can hear is this horrendous ear-shattering rumble below. I am drinking all my liquids, and even downed the most disgusting-chunky-protein laced 'chocolate' drink- twice today. Not to mention I am always hungry and craving pancakes. Hell, I even have my first bites of real food mapped out a month from now.Anyone else experience this, and will it subside?

Guessing we all went through something simliar at one time or another. It gets better.

Are you on a PPI - an acid inhibitor like Proselec? Reason I ask is that that baby tummy is still making enough acid for a full size tummy and it can feel just like hunger. Controlling acidy tummy is one of the most important things in controlling hunger in those early weeks.

I am 3 years out and haven't experienced what you are describing since the early days... so yes, it is temporary!

thanks for the reply, feel a bit better about the whole thing. yea I am taking antacids- though they are from mexico and look a little bit sketchy. Maybe I need to upgrade. At 3 years out, do you regret it?

Are you kidding?? I am hanging out in single digit clothes and in the 150s. I am so changed so overjoyed to no longer be 300 plus pounds! My life is transformed.

Good PPI meds are available over the counter. Tums won't cut it.

Do you have follow up care and support?