I am 2 weeks post op and this morning I am really hungry! I thought we weren't supposed to get those hunger pains since that hormone was supposed to be removed. Anyone else getting hungry in the first phase, or any phase for the matter?

I'm not even one week out and I feel hungry! I thought the same thing and was hoping to not feel this hungry. Protein shakes help some, but not for long.

Protein shakes do help some, but I'm really feeling hungry. I even took tiny bites of a saltine cracker and sucked on it until it turned to mush, and it just felt good to have something different in my mouth. I'm still hungry though!

I get hungry late at night I usually get a sugar free popcicle and it helps

I do that too! I keep a box of those in the frig! So good! But why are we getting hungry? Didn't think that was supposed to be happening?? My stomach was even growling a little today.

I am 2 weeks post op and this morning I am really hungry! I thought we weren't supposed to get those hunger pains since that hormone was supposed to be removed. Anyone else getting hungry in the first phase, or any phase for the matter?

Sorry, but that ghrelin hormone is not removed, that's why there's a chance of regaining. I think the RNY removes the hormone. I had hunger pains for 2 to 3 weeks. It will go away after a while though. [emoji4]

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I thought the Ghrelin hormone was removed?? What is RNY?

Sorry, but that ghrelin hormone is not removed, that's why there's a chance of regaining. I think the RNY removes the hormone. I had hunger pains for 2 to 3 weeks. It will go away after a while though. [emoji4]

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It essentially is removed. It's growth lies in the removed portion of the abdomen. This is only true with gastric sleeved patients.

Dang this is nice to know, I am getting hunger pains too sometimes and was hoping it was just gas.

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I thought the Ghrelin hormone was removed?? What is RNY?

RNY is gastric bypass

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I was told just the opposite, that the ghrelin hormone was only removed when having the sleeve surgery, and not from the gastric bypass.

I was told just the opposite, that the ghrelin hormone was only removed when having the sleeve surgery, and not from the gastric bypass.

Hey, I think you're right. I just read something from national Institute of health. But, I still don't get that if it's removed why is there still a chance to gain weight. I guess it's because even if we're not hungry, people can still eat the wrong things.

This road could be tougher than expected. I just pray I can stay busy doing things and not think about eating. [emoji21] [emoji17]

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That's exactly right! Just because we might not be hungry, we still have to watch what we eat or we will gain weight. That's why they say we have to eat healthy. The surgery just helps us to eat smaller portions. I have heard of people that eat pass feeling full all the time and stretched their stomach out. Those are the ones I would expect gain the weight back.

I'm 4 mos post-op gastric sleeve & you do get hungry. I've learned from my nutritionist it's better for us to start our day off with broth, then go to the protein shake, drink H20/ NS/NF Crystal Light (Walmart's Great Value is the same but costs less & you get more packets), puddings, jellos, and popsicles/fudgesicles/creamsicles. Then repeat the process. When you're advised, you can begin to add in an egg, cheeses, etc. I've lost 55 lbs. Also learned that we don't need fruits/veggies as much as we do protein. I've got 50 more pounds to lose. Good luck, this isn't easy; however, it's so simple to just follow the directions & eat right. I've got a psychologist to help me with my emotional eating issues/body dysmorphia. I keep a food journal, not times, just what goes in my mouth & if it stay put or not.

I'm 10 months post op and I get hungry if I don't eat every few hours. My NUT said it's natural and many people eat 6 small meals a day or 3 meals and 3 small snacks between after bariatric surgery long term instead of 3 large meals. Also I've found that as a female I'm hungrier during my time of the month and TMI but due to my heavy periods my primary care doc said that I might need higher calories during that time.

Sullie06, what kind of snacks do you eat throughout the day?