I have reached my one week post op mark and it's crazy how much my life has changed. My weight on the day of surgery (1-22) was 208 I am now 207. A total of 11 lbs down in one week. ????

My body:

*I am still very exhausted from surgery. I do walk a lot but I have to coach myself a great deal before I get up and move.

*Pain is still a issue however I stopped taking my pain pills three days ago. I don't like how strong the pills are so I either just take some OTC Tylenol or just deal with it. The shoulder pain is the worse and I'm still having pain when Fluid reaches my stomach.

*Cold feet is now a new issue. Never had cold feet before but every single day and night since surgery my feet are freezing. Yesterday I started using a heating pad on my feet to keep them warm.

*My arms seem to go numb after laying on them for a few minutes. I am constantly adjusting myself when laying down.

*Lastly, the feeling that I'm hungry is becoming stronger every day. Today was really bad. I was almost at the point of crying because I felt so hungry but a few ounces of my Protein shake and I was better.

Every day that I am successful with this life long diet is such a inspiration. It proves that my desire to be healthy is greater than my need for food. If I can do it you can do it too!! Good luck everyone!! ????

5 days post op why am I so hungry? I thought this was not supposed to happen?

It's called head hunger. You'll be alright, you're body is in pain so you're pain wants food to comfort it- all in your head. Just stick to your protein and liquids.

I'm 5 days post op and just starting to feel hungry which is kind of freaking me out. I have had 72g protein and 41g carbs = 522 calories (2 protein shakes and 1 Greek yogurt) I'm sipping crystal light thinking it is head hunger but it doesn't feel like it. Did your hunger go away? I'm scared that my sleeve isn't working.

How much are you able to consume at one time?

Is it possible you are mistaking pain or air bubbles for hunger?

If I had consumed even half of that at 5 days out I would have been stuffed. Are you hungry for FOOD, or in general?

Edited February 10, 201610 yr by kristennichole

I am also very hungry. 8 days post op. Can eat anything.