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Walter.Sobchak    978

Walter.Sobchak
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Hello,

My surgery went well.

I was home around 4 yesterday and spent most of the night in bed.

Just got up to take my vitals and walk.

I am at the doctor's office right now to get my drain pulled.

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blizair09    3,250

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I'm glad everything went well. The first few days are the worst, but you'll rebound quickly.

Wishing you the best!

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Allie589    171

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Yay!!! Congrats!! Here's to the new adventure!! The first few days are rough but you'll get stronger and better every day! :)


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

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Walter.Sobchak    978

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Thank you all.
I feel ok.
Just really sore, like if I did a ton of sit-ups and now my abs are shredded.
So far, no buyers remorse or regrets.
Haven't cried at all yet either.

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Walter.Sobchak    978

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I am so hungry it isn't funny.
I thought I wouldn't be hungry post surgery but I definitely am.
My stomach is actually growling.
Nothing sounds good to me.
Broth makes me nauseous.
I have had some sugar free Popsicles.
Red Gatorade has been helpful as well.
The clear Protein Drinks are awful.

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Allie589    171

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Hang in there! Pain meds combined with all the gas they fill us with creates all sorts of odd sensations. Head hunger sucks and came back really early for me too. You'll feel more satiated when you can have shakes. Hang in there! The first week is tough bc you're having all these new feelings, mentally and physically plus narcotics are involved! You got this!! [emoji173]️


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

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AZLoser    103

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I am so hungry it isn't funny.
I thought I wouldn't be hungry post surgery but I definitely am.
My stomach is actually growling.
Nothing sounds good to me.
Broth makes me nauseous.
I have had some sugar free Popsicles.
Red Gatorade has been helpful as well.
The clear Protein drinks are awful.

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It sucks at this point but it will get better. Are you on a PPI for gas? That could help the hunger feeling. Also just know you probably won't feel 'full' until you can eat solid protein. liquids snd purées just slide down.



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Sosewsue61    3,185

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Yay!! Glad you came through, now to heal...

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Walter.Sobchak    978

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It sucks at this point but it will get better. Are you on a PPI for gas? That could help the hunger feeling. Also just know you probably won't feel 'full' until you can eat solid Protein. Liquids snd purées just slide down.





No, not taking anything for gas.
All I can tolerate is red Gatorade and sleepy time tea.

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Walter.Sobchak    978

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I can't believe how hungry I am, I was not mentally prepared for this.
It is not "head hunger" my stomach is growling and I am starving.
I remember my wife experiencing the same thing and I thought it was all in her head.
On a lighter note, I am down 30 pounds including the three week pre op diet and I have noticed some changes. It is easier for me to get up out of bed and easier for me to get up off the couch.

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Your stomach will probably now growl. Forever. Mine does and it's not related to hunger and I'm four years out. Many of our stomachs just talk to us.

The PPI isn't for gas it's for acid and you most likely need one for a while, while your stomach heals, even if you never had a problem with acid.

Acid can mimic hunger pains. If you search you will find MANY threads on it. If you get on an acid reducer--most likely a Proton pump inhibitor or PPI like omeprazole, pantaprozole, Protonix, etc. my guess is you will no longer feel those "hunger pains." No, it's not in your head, but it's not real hunger either is my guess.


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Walter.Sobchak    978

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Your stomach will probably now growl. Forever. Mine does and it's not related to hunger and I'm four years out. Many of our stomachs just talk to us.

The PPI isn't for gas it's for acid and you most likely need one for a while, while your stomach heals, even if you never had a problem with acid.

Acid can mimic hunger pains. If you search you will find MANY threads on it. If you get on an acid reducer--most likely a Proton pump inhibitor or PPI like omeprazole, pantaprozole, Protonix, etc. my guess is you will no longer feel those "hunger pains." No, it's not in your head, but it's not real hunger either is my guess.





Do I need a prescription for these? Are there any available over the counter?

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Missy161    395

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Try some peppermint tea for both nausea and gas. It really helped me!


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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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