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I've been on pureed foods since last Thursday. I easily tolerate 1/2 c of pureed 2X a day, plus 2 Meal Replacement shakes. My problem is that I feel like I'm starving. I don't feel any kind of restriction. About an hour or so after eating/drinking an MR shake, my stomach grumbles and I feel hunger pangs. It's not acid or GERD. I need some insight. Will my hunger settle down once I am on more solid foods or am I doomed to always feel hungry? BTW, I am getting in my liquids and Protein. Hopefully I still don't have the ghrelin hormone and I'll always feel this hunger. Veterans, did any of you have these same issue early on? I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow. Thank you!!

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I'm in the same boat, but I think mine is a boredom hunger. I just make sure I'm constantly sipping in between meals.

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At this phase it is most likely what is called "head hunger". The nerves were cut as your sleeve was made so very unlikely you are really feeling anything. Between that and the consistency of pureed foods, you might not feel restriction at this point. When you start having dense Protein like baked chicken, that restriction will kick in.

another possibility for what is feeling like hunger - are you on a PPI? Even if you are, you may need a dosage adjustment. Excess acid often mimics a "hungry" sensation.

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I was the same way then 5weeks out nerves woke now everything I could eat I can't. Maybe 2 to 3 baby spoon bites then it feels like my throat closes and food sits in it even though I felt it go down

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I am on a PPI and taking liquid Carafate, as well. I spoke to one of the nurses at my clinic, and she said I need to add another serving of pureed food to my daily intake. Also, she said once I start on soft foods in 9 more days, my hunger will subside. I'm sure acid is a big part of it but I feel like I'm starving. Good thing I have strong will power right now.

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