I'm 6 days post-op. I've read that you don't get hungry or get cravings post surgery. ???? This girl is hungry. Every time I smell food. See food. Think about food I wish I could eat. I know I'm about to get a bunch of responses about "head hunger", but I legit feel the same hunger as I did pre-op. The good news is that 3 sips of a Protein shake makes it go away. The bad news is that 20 minutes later I'm hungry again. Anybody else?

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@@LowBMISleever I feel you!! I was 16 days on liquid and by today I was so excited only to realize the tuna is just too much lol

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Cravings def don't go away with the sleeve, but the hunger and Cravings you're feeling now are very normal for someone with very limited calories. Don't worry, you're doing fine.

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All these posts have been so helpful, I'm a lil over 2 weeks post op and have been experiencing hunger pangs/cravings too! I've added some soft/puréed foods but my stomach doesn't seem to like them to much as it's causing some runny stools, sorry for the TMI, did anyone else experience this once adding soft foods?

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Yes. I'm 5 months out today but I had problems with diarrhea once I started eating food. Still do occasionally (not dumping and haven't seen a pattern). I get hungry at meal times too but am easily satisfied with 2/3 -1 cup of food so it's easy to stay on track.

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All these posts have been so helpful, I'm a lil over 2 weeks post op and have been experiencing hunger pangs/cravings too! I've added some soft/puréed foods but my stomach doesn't seem to like them to much as it's causing some runny stools, sorry for the TMI, did anyone else experience this once adding soft foods?

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I didn't get to soft foods until week 4 and didn't have any issues. Maybe your stomach isn't ready yet.

All these posts have been so helpful, I'm a lil over 2 weeks post op and have been experiencing hunger pangs/cravings too! I've added some soft/puréed foods but my stomach doesn't seem to like them to much as it's causing some runny stools, sorry for the TMI, did anyone else experience this once adding soft foods?

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Are you allowed soft foods already? You may not be ready.

@@KristenLe yes after my 2 weeks liquid diet I could begin soft foods/puréed as tolerated, since I've not been tolerating it to well I've some what gone back to liquids but still trying to follow my plan and introduce the food back into my system, the symptoms have been less and less each day this week so I think it's getting used to them

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Not sure which Vitamin Water you are drinking but many of them are loaded with sugar. Be sure you aren't drinking one with sugar.

Also several people mentioned this but didn't see that you responded - are you taking a PPI / acid reducer? Acid mimicks hunger sometimes. I took Zantac in addition to my PPI for the first few weeks and it would knock the "hunger" feeling out.

Yep everything has been going straight through me, but I am at 3 weeks post op and it is getting better! I get a bit gassy but not running to the toilet anymore @@Mrs.Snipes

Yep everything has been going straight through me, but I am at 3 weeks post op and it is getting better! I get a bit gassy but not running to the toilet anymore @@Mrs.Snipes

At least we know we're not alone, good luck to you on this journey!

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@@Daisee68 Definitely Vitamin Water Zero!! and my dr prescribed me something to take called inhibitron f (omeprazol) which is supposed to protect stomach lining from acid. Is that the same as a PPI?

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@@LowBMISleever - Yes that is a PPI but may not be strong enough. If you continue to have issues, you might ask him if he can prescribe a stronger med (I take Pantoprozole). I still took a Zantac in addition to it. I'm not recommending that as medical advice but might be worth asking your dr about. The 2 meds work differently and have worked well together for me. Just might be worth asking.

Sounds like good advice. Will do. Thank you @@Daisee68!

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@@LowBMISleever, Some people get hungry, some people get head hunger, some don’t have any hunger. It’s all normal!

What you’re describing is perfectly normal. Since it’s so soon after surgery, I would just keep doing what you’re doing – just try to get in all the Protein and fluids you can so you can hit your goals and recover faster from surgery. Also, it’s good that you’re aware of your hunger and what it feels like and when it goes away. Being able to recognize hunger and understand your body will really help on your journey!

Thanks @@Alex Brecher. Looking soooo forward to 8/5. Ricotta bake & refried beans! (Literally never thought these particular foods would excite me so much!)

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