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Why am I hungry?!?!

I'm 12 days post op and feel hungry. I miss chewing and I'm frustrated. Is this normal? I have heard people can't get down water and I'm sitting here hungry?!

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    • Sophie74656
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      I think its just a reaction to not having any solid food. It's probably just head hunger. Once you're able to eat something that requires chewing you'll feel better

    • smcbee79
      smcbee79

      @@vsgbeccab i am in the same position as you and started wondering if my stomach was all still in there. Try bulking up your protein. I started blebding my shakes to thicken them uo and adding some na

    • TinyTink
      TinyTink

      What about chewing on ice chips?

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    My saving grace at 3 wks postop was vienna sausages. Just 1 eaten slowly and I was good. Now I'm almost 3 months and down 55lbs total. So happy I did this.

    I'm 7 days post op and I'm craving Vienna sausages

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    Thank you everyone! My doctor gave the green light for solids yesterday! Yay! I'm hoping this helps with my hunger. I appreciate everyone suggestions and a happy thanksgiving to all!

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