Night time hunger

[alindsey 230]

I get so hungry at night!!!! I'm 3 weeks out! Starving at night I hate that. I stay pretty satisfied during the day but Come 9pm I'm ravenous!! Any tips!? Some of it may be head hunger but sometimes it doesn't go away!

[maryluu 6]

@@alindsey what are you eating during the day maybe your not taking enough Protein

[alindsey 230]

I eat veggies and cottage cheese Beans and shakes! I get around 80-90 grams of protien! Maybe it's a head hunger issue I just have to keep ignoring it

[Malagal 6]

Me too, alindsey. For me, it's longtime habits interfering. I always did my snacking and overeating at night, so it seems my body is programmed to get hungry at that time. One way I'm getting around this to be sure I eat dense Protein for dinner. This is probably not possible for you right now since you're only 3 weeks out, but when you're cleared to add more solid foods, try having 3 oz. of chicken or pork for supper with steamed broccoli. This is very dense food that stays with me while giving me protein without a lot of calories. I cook up a few chicken breasts or pork loins at once, cut them into 3 oz portions and store them in the fridge. If I find myself getting unbearably hungry after dinner or later, I eat one of these slowly...for about 120 calories, it takes care of the hunger issue quite nicely. If I don't want those extra calories, I use pickles or baby carrots (some bariatric patients have a hard time tolerating these, but I do just fine with carrots).

[VanessaWeaver 5]

I went through the exact same thing. I might go all day long without more than a few bites but I was starving every night!! It's ok to eat whenever your body says it's time. You're still in control. Just make sure that whether the calories are being consumed at night or during the day that you are staying within the guidelines that your surgeon has set for you. If this really bothers you, maybe try exercise at night and see if that changes anything?

[alindsey 230]

Great advice guys!!! Thanks so much!

[lmhelmick 79]

I'm the same way... I'm not even off of liquids yet and it kills me to see my family late night snacking. My plan is no Cal foods. Cucumber, pickles, and such..hoping that works for me

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm the same way... I'm not even off of liquids yet and it kills me to see my family late night snacking. My plan is no Cal foods. Cucumber, pickles, and such..hoping that works for me

If you are really hungry make sure you get some Protein, too. You could add a cheese stick or some yogurt. Just plan to have an evening snack and you can make good choices.

[Debbieduck4 399]

Can you maybe also save some of your calories for night time when you know a snack attack will hit? Maybe plan for a healthy snack like cottage cheese and veggie sticks, or string cheese and a few almonds. That way you can be ready and not end up eating something off plan.

[debbie36 1]

2 days post up. Can I drink skim milk with carnation instant Breakfast. Not much choices 7 days post op. Suggestions guys? Feel pretty good, tummy sore and bad taste in my mouth.

[alindsey 230]

2 days post up. Can I drink skim milk with carnation instant breakfast. Not much choices 7 days post op. Suggestions guys? Feel pretty good, tummy sore and bad taste in my mouth.

Pretty much all I was having 7 days out was Protein Shakes Water and occasional broth or cream mushroom soup! I was full off my shakes though.

[lmhelmick 79]

2 days post up. Can I drink skim milk with carnation instant breakfast. Not much choices 7 days post op. Suggestions guys? Feel pretty good, tummy sore and bad taste in my mouth.

You should definitely talk to your doc about this. My doc does 1st week all Clear Liquids. Keep your docs path. Good luck