Okay. I'm 16 days post op. And hungry. Not head hunger. But literally hungry. Craving all healthy and allowed foods. Surgeon says give or take 400-600 calories a day. I'm eating about 500ish now.

For example today I've had: (~580 calories)

Two eggs

Two Protein shakes

2 ounces of lean turkey burger

Half banana & 1/2 tbsp of pb

(ALL allowed foods)

And no tightness, I'm feeling satisfied, stopping when my "signs" come to stop.

I have had ZERO issues with any new foods. No nausea, no "stuck" feelings, no pain, no acid reflux, no heart burn, etc.

I'm down ~ 27 pounds. Exercising every day, getting all fluids and protein in.

Is this normal? To be hungry, eat, and feel okay?

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Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious

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Yes it's totally normal to feel hungry, eat and feel okay! That would be normal before surgery or years after! You are eating well and the amount you eating satisfies your hunger! I'm only 21 days post op so I'm not an expert but I've been in the same boat

Quick question, not related to your hunger, I haven't been able to exercise yet, I keep trying my I don't have enough energy for it. How did you start exercising? How long? What type?

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Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious

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My food is spread out during the day. Every two hours or so I eat something. Sometimes longer gaps. Measuring food in ounces will be your best bet.

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Yes it's totally normal to feel hungry, eat and feel okay! That would be normal before surgery or years after! You are eating well and the amount you eating satisfies your hunger! I'm only 21 days post op so I'm not an expert but I've been in the same boat

Quick question, not related to your hunger, I haven't been able to exercise yet, I keep trying my I don't have enough energy for it. How did you start exercising? How long? What type?

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I have a two year old so I get some good workouts just by being a mom to him and his crazy self! Haha.

I got cleared to work out one week post op. I walk everyday. Starting out easy. So, I usually walk for 30 minutes a day. Get sweaty, get my heart racing. But make sure you hydrate. We aren't getting as much fluids so sweating can easily lead us to dehydration. I'm in GA and it's HOT!!! So I make sure to drink drink drink. I am able to gulp more now. Which is nice.

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Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious

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Also, everyone's post op plan is different. But, pre op, I was eating crazy amounts of food. Probably 3,000-4,000 a day! And now, 600 at most, it's a major decline in calories. Its all how you progress too, some people don't handle certain foods/ stages well. I will probably come across many foods that are no no's to my new tummy.

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I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking?

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Hmm I was under the impression that I'd be eating a cup of food for like 6 months post op. Definitely will follow this thread because I'm curious

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Also, everyone's post op plan is different. But, pre op, I was eating crazy amounts of food. Probably 3,000-4,000 a day! And now, 600 at most, it's a major decline in calories. Its all how you progress too, some people don't handle certain foods/ stages well. I will probably come across many foods that are no no's to my new tummy.

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Thanks! I agree eating less than a 1000 calories a day vs my pre op eating ack 3000+ is going to be a huge difference and it is already.

HW 341 lbs

07/19/16 - 298 lbs

08/09/16 DOS - 286 lbs

CW 270 lbs

I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking?

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Phew. So hot here! Pace yourself. I have felt dizzy when I stand up quickly but it's subsiding. I drink throughout the day. I just wait 30 min after I eat. I count my Protein shakes as fluids too.

Water + lemon

Powerade zero

And diet lemonade from chickfila have been my favorite.

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I feel hungry!! I am 6 weeks out and worried because I can't tell if it's simply dehydration or if I am just actually hungry....I feel 'empty' and hungry, but I HATE feeling that way.....ughhhh

I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking?

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Phew. So hot here! Pace yourself. I have felt dizzy when I stand up quickly but it's subsiding. I drink throughout the day. I just wait 30 min after I eat. I count my Protein shakes as fluids too.

Water + lemon

Powerade zero

And diet lemonade from chickfila have been my favorite.

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Be careful with the lemon water - lemon is a diuretic.

I'm in Georgia too!! And it's so freaking hot! I've been trying to walk my dog but the first week and a half I couldn't make it more than like six houses up my street without feeling faint, I feel like I'm never hydrated but I try super hard. I can't gulp yet, well I tried a few times, one time I felt okay but he second I fell like uck in my stomach. How are you spreading out your drinking?

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Phew. So hot here! Pace yourself. I have felt dizzy when I stand up quickly but it's subsiding. I drink throughout the day. I just wait 30 min after I eat. I count my Protein shakes as fluids too.

Water + lemon

Powerade zero

And diet lemonade from chickfila have been my favorite.

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Be careful with the lemon water - lemon is a diuretic.

Thats really good! I am barely getting anything in because i feel soo full very quickly. I dip up 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and barely make 5 bites from a baby spoon and feel very full. I cant even get an accurate calorie count because i barely put a dent in the minute amount of food i make. My doc told me she doesnt really care about calories. More about protien but wants me to focus in my fluids over the protien first.

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15 days post op

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Maybe it would help to eat food rather than drinking one, or both Protein shakes? I know it's hard to get your protein in without them, but perhaps you could add unflavored protein to foods like Soup, oatmeal, pudding. Just a thought, I'm only 10 days post-op. :-)

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The advice I've been given is do not count calories or eat any diet products. Consume full fat good nutritious foods You are exercising and burning more fuel so you should be concentrating on eating more. If you can eat it eat...

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16 days post op? I'm still pre-surgery but as far as I know I will be on full liquids for 2-4 weeks. How are you able to eat real food already? Just curious.

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