I know the surgery effects everyone differently, but I'm 3 days post op and not feeling any of the reduced hunger benefits. I'm on an antacid (though it's not a PPI) and drinking water. But I am starving. Is there anything else I should be doing? Why am I hungry?

Have u tried protein shakes yet? I had that same feeling a couple days after and once I started the shakes it really helped

They told me to get about 16 oz of protein drink in. I've been getting 30-40 grams of protein a day. Maybe I should up it?

Absolutely, the more protein that you get in the less hungry that you will feel. My surgeon wanted us to get in between 60-80 grams of protein per day. At first it was hard to get in, but then I switched to protein shakes that had at least 25 grams of protein. Protein will be the key in managing your hunger, even once you are past your liquid phase protein will be the key to keeping hunger far away.

I know the surgery effects everyone differently, but I'm 3 days post op and not feeling any of the reduced hunger benefits. I'm on an antacid (though it's not a PPI) and drinking water. But I am starving. Is there anything else I should be doing? Why am I hungry?

I was starving the morning after surgery. I am about 10 weeks out and still hungry often.

I know the surgery effects everyone differently, but I'm 3 days post op and not feeling any of the reduced hunger benefits. I'm on an antacid (though it's not a PPI) and drinking water. But I am starving. Is there anything else I should be doing? Why am I hungry?

Following.

Three days post op and I feel like I'm starving. Yesterday I was able to get down 1 protein shake, 1/2 cup chicken bone broth, 1 tsp chocolate sugarfree pudding mixed with 1 tsp non fat ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 1 sugarfree popsicle, and about 1 - 20 oz bottle of water. I also walked about 3 miles.

I feel like I have done nothing but eat and drink constantly. I'm exhausted from thinking about what I need to eat and when. I went to sleep last night asking myself what the heck I have done to myself.

I have lost 10 pounds since Monday through this morning (Saturday) (6-days).

I hope a day comes when I don't feel like I'm starving to death.

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Try increasing your protein shakes from 1 to 2. Also try increasing your water. I noticed that when I drink more water, I am less hungry.

Try increasing your protein shakes from 1 to 2. Also try increasing your water. I noticed that when I drink more water, I am less hungry.

Thanks. I did that today and it was much better! I survived the day without feeling like I was starving! [emoji5]️

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I know the surgery effects everyone differently, but I'm 3 days post op and not feeling any of the reduced hunger benefits. I'm on an antacid (though it's not a PPI) and drinking water. But I am starving. Is there anything else I should be doing? Why am I hungry?

I have to have protein shakes if I feel hungry. I thought I was starving when I could only have clear liquids but now that I’m on full liquids the shakes really help.

I woke up from my surgery (Oct 27th) starving and thru the pain and all i still remain hungry! Im having a hard time drinking enough water as it hurts to swallow it. 1 liter is the most i have been able to tolerate. Yesterday i soft scrambled an egg and let it soak in low sodium beef broth. I chewed it to death for over an hour (scared to eat it) and eventually ate the entire thing...still no relief. The protein shakes are not helping, the antacids are not helping, but today i switched to Vitamin water and it's easier to get down so im hoping that will help...Best of luck and please let me know if you find the cure!

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Maybe a stronger antacid would help? I'm on an H2 blocker, but maybe a PPI would be better? I guess I'll have to ask my doctor.