How is this possible? I was under the impression the hunger hormone was removed when they took out 85% of my stomach. I was looking forward to not being hungry...to not being tempted. Whenever the hungries get to me, I've been good and had a SF Popsicle, or SF Jello, or had more Water. I've been good. Next Thursday I graduate to soft foods, from full liquids. Someone please tell me I will be satisfied more and the hungries will subside.

In 2 dys I will be 3 weeks post op. I've been eating solid food but I've been chewing it over 30 times before I swallow it. Can't eat but3-4bites before feeling like its gonna come out my throat. I'm doing great . And feel great.

I had my VSG just 14 days ago and I can tell you that my hunger comes and goes. I emailed my Dr's team and they advised I was probably not getting enough Protein. Sure enough, when I increased my protein it helped the hunger subside. I also have to remind myself to constantly sip Water. Its easy to forget to do. I also have to stay on a strict schedule for eating. If I miss a meal / snack by an hour or so it can seriously exacerbate the situation.

So for me, adding protein, sipping water constantly, and staying on my prescribed dietary schedule helps keep my hunger in check. If I miss anyone of those things I will feel like I have not eaten in weeks.

Hope this helps!

I totally agree with @scrosler. I'm sipping on water all day get as much protein as I can and eat sugar free pudding and jello. I haven't felt hungry yet. I was sleeved on 4/27. Good luck.

I had my sleeve on 28/4 and like others I am super hungry. I spoke to the nurse and she said that a rumbling stomach isn't necessarily a sign of hunger. Even though I've stuck mostly to fluids only I did eat a cereal bar yesterday (I felt like I could've eaten 10!). I haven't felt full or sick or had any acid. It does make me wonder if there are only 5 holes in my stomach and the joke is on me!

@@Foxesoz IKR! I thought the same thing!! I ate an egg today for breakfast though, and couldn't get the whole thing down...so I think it's working now that I am on soft foods and getting more than 30 gms of protein,

Wtheck?! I'm 9 days post op and ate a whole egg this am with little fanfare. It took about 12 minutes. A stomach cramp or 2 but not bad. Admittedly, I started with a low BMI so it may be that my Dr gave me a bigger pouch.

I reported hunger to my doc about two weeks out, and he told me that after WLS, hunger is usually thirst in disguise. So m ake sure you're getting enough fluids, and after a while, that weird hunger will go away. Hang in there!

I reported hunger to my doc about two weeks out, and he told me that after WLS, hunger is usually thirst in disguise. So m ake sure you're getting enough fluids, and after a while, that weird hunger will go away. Hang in there!

Yes this is VERY true even without surgery. About 7 years ago, when I really started gaining weight my doctor told me the same thing. I said to myself, "What does he know? Im really hungry!" Ughhh... Cant turn back time but can learn and move forward!

Hi,

I am 7 days out and fill the same way. my binder says to half 1/4 cup of protein shake for a small meal . I can sip a cup I take my time but have no problems at all.

I am with you my worst fear is it will not work. hopefully next week when we can have some cream of wheat we will fill some fullness!

Good luck

My sleeve is working properly as of today. I think it was a late bloomer. I should name her something to that affect. lol But I felt the fullness at breakfast. Could not finish my scrambled egg, but I could the other day. (weird). I am getting in all my fluids, I am measuring, and getting in my protein, and I feel great. FINALLY!!!!

I spoke to the nurse again about my hunger and like all of you she said it's probably thirst. She also recommended that I take the antacid tablet in the morning. I don't know if it's coincidence but Today I'm not hungry at all!,

Yay! I think for all of us our biggest fear is it won't work but if you look through the forums for most people it does work.