Why am I hungry?

[frenchyprof927 29]

I am almost 3 months post op. I feel hungry all the time. My calorie goal is 600-800 a day but I've been closer to 900-1000. Carbs are definitely my weakness. I have a really hard time getting enough protein- sometimes I get really nauseated by meat and Protein powders make me vomit.

When I drink Water if I feel hungry it makes me nauseous.

My starting weight was 313 and I am now at 270. But I have been at 270 for about 2 weeks.

[blizair09 3,250]

How many carbs are you having per day? That is probably part of your issue...

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

The more carbs you eat the hungrier you are going to be. meat keeps you full.

Think of you sleeve as a muscle, if you don't exercise is won't work as well. So if you don't eat meat, you won't be able to eat meat.

900-1000 Calories are fine if you are under 25 grams of carbs a day, and exceeding your Protein goals

It also sounds like you could use a PPI if you aren't already taking one.

Edited March 17, 2017 by OutsideMatchInside

[frenchyprof927 29]

The more carbs you eat the hungrier you are going to be. meat keeps you full.
Think of you sleeve as a muscle, if you don't exercise is won't work as well. So if you don't eat meat, you won't be able to eat meat.
900-1000 Calories are fine if you are under 25 grams of carbs a day, and exceeding your Protein goals
It also sounds like you could use a PPI if you aren't already taking one.

What is a PPI?

[frenchyprof927 29]

How many carbs are you having per day? That is probably part of your issue...

I range between 50-100

[blizair09 3,250]

Just now, frenchyprof927 said:

I range between 50-100

I'd get them below 25. I have kept mine below 20 for almost a year now. It has been key to my success.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Net carbs 25 grams or less, you can subtract the Fiber.

It sounds like you are suffering from Gerd in addition to making bad food choices.

Available proton pump inhibitors include:

• omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC)
• aspirin and omeprazole (Yosprala)
• lansoprazole (Prevacid, Prevacid IV, Prevacid 24-Hour)
• dexlansoprazole (Dexilent, Dexilent Solutab)
• rabeprazole (Aciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle)
• pantoprazole (Protonix)

Edited March 18, 2017 by OutsideMatchInside

[carolynh 13]

I am at exactly the same place. At least I am not the only one! I truly feel your pain!,

[frenchyprof927 29]

I am at exactly the same place. At least I am not the only one! I truly feel your pain!,

Man, it stinks! I am going to work really hard to get my carbs way down and take the acid reducer I have. Hopefully, that will lead to some improvements and the weight loss will start back up.
Let me know how you do!

[sleevinpops 303]

Focus on the % of nutrients and not necessarily the number. Remember, not all carbs are bad, nuts, greens etc. are good and your body still needs the fuel to burn. As you move out further from surgery, you will naturally increase the calories in your diet, this means an increase in the Proteins, fats and carbs. As you been calories throughout the day you will offset the same not just in calories but in nutrients too. My nut set my targets to protein-50%, carbs-20%, fats(good fats) 30%. Good fats are things like avocados, nuts, fish etc.

I have been losing at a steady healthy pace following this and it is MUCH easier to track than the specific numbers and having to determine the gaps. Myfitnesspal has a great program for this. Good luck.

[frenchyprof927 29]

Focus on the % of nutrients and not necessarily the number. Remember, not all carbs are bad, nuts, greens etc. are good and your body still needs the fuel to burn. As you move out further from surgery, you will naturally increase the calories in your diet, this means an increase in the Proteins, fats and carbs. As you been calories throughout the day you will offset the same not just in calories but in nutrients too. My nut set my targets to protein-50%, carbs-20%, fats(good fats) 30%. Good fats are things like avocados, nuts, fish etc.

I have been losing at a steady healthy pace following this and it is MUCH easier to track than the specific numbers and having to determine the gaps. Myfitnesspal has a great program for this. Good luck.

I use that ap and I really like it. I know I've got to get the Protein up. I will watch the percentages more carefully. Thanks!

[sleevinpops 303]

What kind of Protein are you taking?

[frenchyprof927 29]

What kind of Protein are you taking?

I use Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen. I have Unjury as well, but the Great Lakes dissolves better and really has no taste. The unjury unflavored had a funky taste to me unless there are several tastes involved- like a fruit smoothie.

[frenchyprof927 29]

I use Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen. I have smoothie.

[frenchyprof927 29]

What kind of Protein are you taking?

I use Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen and Unjury.