I'm 5 days post op and I didn't think I would be so hungry this soon! I'm starting to think this was the biggest mistake I've ever made

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It likely isn't hunger since your stomach is not going to be sending the right signals for some time (it's really really swollen and sore and trying to heal - true hunger signals and especially feeling full is going to be completely off for months).

It is either thirst, misinterpreted pain, acid/GERD (should be taking some form of PPI for the next few months) or head hunger.

And I think everyone comes out of this surgery saying "I made a huge mistake!!" within the first week or two. Things will improve and the weight will start coming off and you'll feel much better about it soon.

Edited June 11, 201610 yr by FrankiesGirl

Drink Protein, it's only your mind that's thinks it's hungry. Your really not. Take a walk, your fine, breath. I'm 5 days also. My mind is playing tricks on me. I just walk or drink Water when I think I'm hungry. I make sure I get my 3 Protein shakes in. And I walk 8 blocks now. Walking helps me feel so much better about myself. Trust me, your not hungry. My email is banderson9294@gmail.com. If you really need help. I'm here for you

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It likely isn't hunger since your stomach is not going to be sending the right signals for some time (it's really really swollen and sore and trying to heal - true hunger signals and especially feeling full is going to be completely off for months).

It is either thirst, misinterpreted pain, acid/GERD (should be taking some form of PPI for the next few months) or head hunger.

And I think everyone comes out of this surgery saying "I made a huge mistake!!" within the first week or two. Things will improve and the weight will start coming off and you'll feel much better about it soon.

Thank You! I hope you're right

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Drink Protein, it's only your mind that's thinks it's hungry. Your really not. Take a walk, your fine, breath. I'm 5 days also. My mind is playing tricks on me. I just walk or drink Water when I think I'm hungry. I make sure I get my 3 protein shakes in. And I walk 8 blocks now. Walking helps me feel so much better about myself. Trust me, your not hungry. My email is banderson9294@gmail.com. If you really need help. I'm here for you

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Thank you very much! It really means a lot

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Stay strong.

You just had a major surgery. You're body is a wee be cranky if not all right pissed at you right now.

Patience with the healing process is difficult, but healing and all that it entails takes time. Try to drink, drink, drink and walk as much as you can. If gas is causing your "hunger", walking will help. It will also help get the ol' endorphins flowing and help keep you mind occupied.

If you still are feeling as you are now come Monday, then give your bariatric team a call. They will probably have a suggestion or two for you--according to your plan.

Have a friend come over for awhile--or you go out visiting. Anything to change up your surroundings.

Please keep posting and letting us know how you're doing.

Prayers going up for some good things to happen.

I am 18 days post op and I felt the exact same way. It is hard to imagine that it will get better but trust me it will. Now, I get frustrated because I can't each as slow nor as much as I want so I am working on that but it is all in phases and each one gets better. Hang in there!!

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Please keep in touch, we had surgery the same day. I think we would be good for each other

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Hi! I'm day 6 post-op and in full liquids and today I felt hungry for the first time! I knew this day was coming so my dietician recommend "cream of potato's Campbell" use the mix with 1 cup of fat free milk and blend everything really well in a blender (it has little chunks of potatoes) it was delicious! And super light and filing Hang in there!

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Edited June 12, 201610 yr by lolarose13

Hi! I'm day 6 post-op and in full liquids and today I felt hungry for the first time! I knew this day was coming so my dietician recommend "cream of potato's Campbell" use the mix with 1 cup of fat free milk and blend everything really well in a blender (it has little chunks of potatoes) it was delicious! And super light and filing Hang in there!

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You just made my day Thanks

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I'm 8 days post op and have the same feeling- I find though as soon as I take my anti acid fast tab that I got prescribed from my surgeon and have a bit of Water it totally goes away.

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I'm 5 days post op and I think I just miss the idea of food I don't think I'm hungry, but it is really hard to tell the difference. I'm also finding sitting down with my family to eat really hard, cause I love the smell of what their eating but I know that eating real food at this stage can actually cause serious harm.

I think that part of why I'm feeling this way is because until you can't participate in the ritual of eating you don't realise how much you miss it.

I'm so looking forward to the baby food stage only 8 days to go yay

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I am five days post-op and today have felt really hungry. My stomach just feels upset all the time and although I've taken many liquids in water, broth, some yogurt I still feel like I'm hungry and my stomach is just making noises. I'm so glad you asked because I thought I was just going crazy and did not expect to be hungry so early on. I am also taking Prevacid but I don't know is anyone else on any medication for acid reflex? What are you all taking? Maybe what I'm on doesn't work for me. I finally gave in and had some refried beans but now I just feel sick. Arghhh why is this so hard?

Edited June 13, 201610 yr by AnaTravella

I am five days post-op and today have felt really hungry. My stomach just feels upset all the time and although I've taken many liquids in Water, broth, some yogurt I still feel like I'm hungry and my stomach is just making noises. I'm so glad you asked because I thought I was just going crazy and did not expect to be hungry so early on. I am also taking Prevacid but I don't know is anyone else on any medication for acid reflex? What are you all taking? Maybe what I'm on doesn't work for me. I finally gave in and had some refried Beans but now I just feel sick. Arghhh why is this so hard?

I feel your pain girl! I've been so hungry so on day 7 post op I snapped and ate some hummus! But I was only able to eat so little before I got full! I didn't feel sick but I did feel very full

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I went out today and brought some juice, tomato Soup, pumpkin soup and thin yogurt. Hoping these will help me with feeling better. So over chicken broth lol

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I'm 7 days post op tomorrow

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