I am almost 3 weeks post-op and was just curious when actual hunger returns? I haven't felt it at all since surgery. I drink my protein shakes when I am suppose to even if i don't feel hungry to make sure I get the recommended amount of protein. And I try to get in 64 oz of water but most days its tough. Thanks in advance!

Immediately or never, lol.

It is different for everyone.

I had head hunger pretty much right away. Anyone will on a liquid diet. Physical hunger? Very very rarely. I pretty much have to go 12 to 16 hours without eating to get physically hungry and then my sleeve is so small it is very easy to ignore, too easy honestly. I can easily go 24-36 hours without eating. Which is why I track my food so my app reminds me to eat.

I have pretty much zero physical hunger. My head hunger is very low at this point. I love food and I still really enjoy my food but it doesn't rule my life.

Just meet your protein goals. I also found the further out I got from surgery and the less fear I had about eating possibly hurting, the more I was willing to eat.

I had a gnawing sensation within the first week. At first it was acid, increased my acid reducers, and that went away. Acid hunger felt similar to real hunger, but I could tell a difference. But by a month postop, I could feel actual hunger. Now, at 4 months postop, if I go 4-5 hours without eating, I get an empty pit, but as soon as I eat, I'm good. (I can eat anything and feel satisfied, so it's real hunger, not head hunger/craving).

I had no hunger the first two weeks. I had lots of nausea post op. As the weeks went on I was still taking anti-nausea meds and noticed I was having to take them at times when it made sense I would actually be hungry, like when it's been over 4 hours since my last meal or first thing in the morning. I decided to try and eat through the nausea instead of taking medicine (which was tough because I was scared I would vomit) and it worked.

Now at 8 weeks out, when I'm hungry when I still get nauseous and have an unpleasant warm feeling in my sleeve. Overall, my hunger is extremely mild compared to what it was preop.

I'm 8 months post-op and I still don't feel hungry. Occasionally I'll realise food is required because I'm feeling a bit low in energy, but that might be as much to do with not hydrating well enough.

I get head hungry all the time - it's a constant battle for me. It's getting easier though. Everything is getting easier.

I was sleeved June 14, and I think I'm one of the un-lucky ones that never stopped being hungry. I eat WAY LESS now, and try to only eat when and what I should, but I wish I lost the hunger.

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I'm 7 weeks and have hunger at meal times

I'm at 8 months and I can't say that I really ever get "hungry" like I did pre-surgery. I certainly have head-hunger cravings but I can fight it off without any problems if I keep busy. If I sit around watching TV or something, I have a hard time wanting to nibble on something. Frozen sugar-free popsicles are my go-to snack.

...Rev

I feel like my hunger returned fairly quickly-few weeks-but all I needed was a couple bites to feel satisfied.

On 7/19/2017 at 11:53 AM, chamilton0323 said:

I am almost 3 weeks post-op and was just curious when actual hunger returns? I haven't felt it at all since surgery. I drink my Protein Shakes when I am suppose to even if i don't feel hungry to make sure I get the recommended amount of Protein. And I try to get in 64 oz of Water but most days its tough. Thanks in advance!

I feel the same way! I had my sleeve done 3 days before yours! The only thing i'm feeling is the want to chew on something crunchy! I don't actually get hungry but i am back at work now, and so used to a schedule from the first week on drinking, it's become a habit, to drink. I feel like my sleeve tells me when i need to sip on water, and my body tells me when i need to sip on broth. I'm having trouble with the mushy stuff. my tastebuds are still all messed up too. Are you feeling this way as well?

5 minutes ago, s0ulfulglitz said:

I feel the same way! I had my sleeve done 3 days before yours! The only thing i'm feeling is the want to chew on something crunchy! I don't actually get hungry but i am back at work now, and so used to a schedule from the first week on drinking, it's become a habit, to drink. I feel like my sleeve tells me when i need to sip on Water, and my body tells me when i need to sip on broth. I'm having trouble with the mushy stuff. my tastebuds are still all messed up too. Are you feeling this way as well?

Mushy stuff hasn't bothered me much. I've only been on pureed food for 1 day as of now. The water thing has become habit as well. I just have to make sure I stop before i eat to make sure i'm getting enough nutrition.

that's so crazy how every doctor and every program is a bit different but we all are working towards the same results. I started a blended diet the 2nd weeks out, if i was comfortable, but i wasn't ready yet - and 3rd and now 4th week incorporating yogurt, apple sauce, and protein shakes in. i'm going in for my month checkup to review next steps in meal planning and nutrition. keep up the great work!!

Hunger returned within days of surgery. But that's OK, at 5 months out, I still get satisfied after only a few bites of food. It's certainly better than the bottomless pit of a stomach I used to have.

My hunger returned as soon as I started eating regular food. If I don't eat every 2-3 hours, I feel actual hunger (and not head hunger). I take my acid reflux meds and drink enough water.

My hunger returned as soon as I started eating regular food. If I don't eat every 2-3 hours, I feel actual hunger (and not head hunger). I take my acid reflux meds and drink enough water.

Me too. It's came back right away. I feel hunger and it's fairly intense. Then I eat a small portion and it's gone.