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Also, if you think you are feeling hungry, it could be that

1. You are actually dehydrated

2. It is not actual hunger but head hunger ( you will have to learn how to deal with this by distracting yourself)

3. For sleeve patients it could be reflux but for bypass patients refer to 1 or 2 as bypass cures the reflux issue.

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Cookarue

I too had my RNY on 12/29. I'm going through the same thing, I don't feel hunger at all. So far I've been trying (key word "trying")to do Breakfast and dinner (soft foods) as well as 2 8oz Protein Shakes and 64oz Water. There's just no room or enough hours in the day to get all of that in. Today I didn't meet my Protein goal...not good.

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I've been doing one of the pre-made Premier Protein drinks (30g), then I do the Isopure chicken Soup flavoring (22g). I try to get either Beans or cottage cheese in there at least once. I drink my liquids warm (hot Water and crystal light). I think I'm hitting my liquids goal, but I'm off on my Protein by like 10-20g/day. I don't think that's too bad for as soon out as we are. I love food, trust me, but with all the drinking I've got to get done, I don't really have time for the 30 minutes no drinking before/after eating ESPECIALLY because it takes me like 30-45 mints to eat 3 tbsp of food. I've noticed that if it's warm, it goes down easier. Next Tuesday I can start soft foods, so I think I'll try Turkey chili or some tuna and light mayo. Mostly, I'm really focused on getting the water/liquids in, then protein, then food if there's time/room.

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Your hunger will feel the same as it did before, once you get to the point of feeling hunger (at least mine does). Take full advantage of not feeling hungry at this point in your journey. If I recall, it was a solid 4-5 months before I felt the hunger feeling again. Just like before and on any other diet, if you are feeling hunger, try drinking some Water. Nine times out of ten that will solve the problem. As others mentioned it can also be head hunger, so try to refocus your energy on something else, something that will take your mind off that hunger feeling. Hang in there and good luck!

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Your hunger will feel the same as it did before, once you get to the point of feeling hunger (at least mine does). Take full advantage of not feeling hungry at this point in your journey. If I recall, it was a solid 4-5 months before I felt the hunger feeling again. Just like before and on any other diet, if you are feeling hunger, try drinking some Water. Nine times out of ten that will solve the problem. As others mentioned it can also be head hunger, so try to refocus your energy on something else, something that will take your mind off that hunger feeling. Hang in there and good luck!

Thank you so much for answering the question!! I'm glad to know it doesn't feel any different. I thought I was missing something. Also, very happy to learn I don't have it back yet.

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