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Jlynnwill813    2

Jlynnwill813
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So I am 3 days post op and I don’t feel full I just feel empty. Is this normal? I can eat a whole popcicle in one setting. I am afraid that this shouldn’t be happening. I already have this bad feeling this isn’t going work for me can someone help shed some light on this for me. Thanks

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Ashley RN    10

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I am 3 days post op too and I feel exactly the same way!! I don’t ever feel full! I feel weird pains and lots of grumbling and I belch a lot. I am starving and want to eat so bad! I was hoping the Protein Shake I had today would help but I drank the whole thing in 30 min and never felt full. I keep trying to listen to my body and recognize cues but nothing is consistent.


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Jlynnwill813    2

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See that’s me too I heard weird sounds and I am gassy and it hurts going down but I never feel full. I’m worried.

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XYZXYZXYZ1955    675

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You are unlikely to feel full when all you are consuming is liquids. Just wait until it's time for real food . . . you'll be amazed at how soon you feel full and on how little food.

I know it's early for you both, but the first month is amazing for weight loss, generally--although I'm not sure I appreciated that, given how miserable I was the first month. I found that things improved greatly when I was able to eat again, but I'm still, six months out, consuming very small portions. Today I had a banana and a yogurt for Breakfast and an omelet (ham, onion, and cheese) with some rye toast for lunch. I have not been hungry at all today. I may have a Protein Shake for dinner--because I need more Protein.

Hang in there . . . it will work out.

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Jlynnwill813    2

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Yeah not eating is really tough. I am way to scared to even try anything but broth or Popsicles but I am ready for the weight loss. It just hurts right now and I am ready to be feeling better. But thank you this helps ease much mind so much.

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breholly    1

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It'll get better! I didn't start feeling a sensation of fullness til I started eating these soft foods....& I could always eat a whole popsicle! & I can also really eat a lot of Ritas sugar free Water ice...

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MyMojosBack    20

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I am 3 days post op too and I feel exactly the same way!! I don’t ever feel full! I feel weird pains and lots of grumbling and I belch a lot. I am starving and want to eat so bad! I was hoping the Protein Shake I had today would help but I drank the whole thing in 30 min and never felt full. I keep trying to listen to my body and recognize cues but nothing is consistent.




I’m ALSO three days post-op and I’m having the exact same experience as you two. Clearly, this must be normal since all three of us are having the same experiences. I don’t feel particularly full. I’m surprised by how much I’m able to eat - particularly the Protein shake (still it’s not a lot). And the tummy grumbling is crazy. Let’s all just decide to think positively. :)


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Jlynnwill813    2

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I haven’t done a Protein Shake yet. Im only allowed all Clear Liquids right now. But i agree we should all think positively and I want to say congrats to everyone it’s definitely a challenge and I wish all of you nothing but success.

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Ashley RN    10

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I agree! Thinking positively is the key to success.


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