I’m a week out post op and even though I haven’t felt hunger I want to chew something and it’s killing me!! This is so much harder than I thought I just want to chew. I’m not going to do anything stupid but just venting helps.

22 minutes ago, groovygal said:

Me either @chantrella. My plan is all liquid for 3 weeks post surgery. What’s your plan look like? (I’m halfway through my 2 week pre op liquid diet and I can’t imagine 3 more weeks of it at this point. ?‍♀️)

You won't have any hunger other than head hunger after the surgery..... So you have that going for you.

Edited March 11, 20215 yr by Tim C

I wish I knew who posted it to give them the credit but someone mentioned making up a protein drink and freezing it so it’s like ice-cream and provides a different texture and you’re still getting your protein.

I’m going to give it a go. Hang in there, it will get easier!!

Edited March 13, 20215 yr by Butterflyeffect

On 3/11/2021 at 7:07 PM, Tim C said:

You won't have any hunger other than head hunger after the surgery.....

Please stop spreading false information.

30 minutes ago, summerset said:

Please stop spreading false information.

SORRY....BUT For me I have had ZERO HUNGER...NONE! I am not sure how long this will lst if it is a few weeks, months or years. My surgeon who has been doing Bariatric surgery for over 30 years told me I may not experience any hunger for up to 4 years. I trust him.I also had zero pain and had a lap band removed the same day, thats just me but I can't be alone. He has much more experience with this than anyone on here other than some bariatric doctors. I am going to stick with what he told me for now until something changes. I hd Sleeve surgery not bypass. Thanks

Edited March 13, 20215 yr by Tim C

I’m 8 months post op and I too have had zero hunger. I had one stretch about a month or two ago where I thought my hunger returned but it only lasted a week. It was almost inverse hunger where the more I ate the more hungry I felt. I now think it was just some stomach bug and the pain mimicked hunger because I’m back to zero hunger (thankfully). When I first started out I had to set reminders to eat because it wouldn’t even cross my mind.

29 minutes ago, Butterflyeffect said:

I wish I knew who posted it to give them the credit but someone mentioned making up a Protein drink and freezing it so it’s like ice-cream and provides a different texture and you’re still getting your protein.

I’m going to give it a go. Hang in there, it will get easier!!

You can blend with crushed ice in a bullet and have a pretty tasty shake as well!!

3 minutes ago, Slightly Less Fatty Matty said:

I’m 8 months post op and I too have had zero hunger. I had one stretch about a month or two ago where I thought my hunger returned but it only lasted a week. It was almost inverse hunger where the more I ate the more hungry I felt. I now think it was just some stomach bug and the pain mimicked hunger because I’m back to zero hunger (thankfully). When I first started out I had to set reminders to eat because it wouldn’t even cross my mind.

Thanks Matty, I knew I wasn't alone here, I think I will believe what my Doc told me. Its is hard to believe that when someone is less than 2 weeks out from surgery they are hungry. I ws replying to someone that recently had the surgery that I have been talking to for a few weeks. She has no hunger either. I am not sure what that was all about. Have a great weekend!

3 hours ago, Tim C said:

SORRY....BUT For me I have had ZERO HUNGER...NONE! I am not sure how long this will lst if it is a few weeks, months or years. My surgeon who has been doing Bariatric surgery for over 30 years told me I may not experience any hunger for up to 4 years. I trust him.I also had zero pain and had a lap band removed the same day, thats just me but I can't be alone. He has much more experience with this than anyone on here other than some bariatric doctors. I am going to stick with what he told me for now until something changes. I hd Sleeve surgery not bypass. Thanks

I had the sleeve and very little pain so far as well and I am 4 days post op. I mean I felt it getting up and lying down but other than that I was just weak and I skipped the morphine and had just Tylenol. Now that I am home I have had to remind myself not to overdo it so yes this does happen but based on reactions from the doctors and nurses it is anything but the norm so I wouldn’t expect it. I am not hungry either. I have to force myself to eat and to drink and I have been keeping a log the last two days to measure fluids and protein and set alarm to check progress a few times a day cause it is easy to forget. I have been drinking the clear protein juice because it’s fluid and protein and not quite as sweet as the shake which I normally don’t mind but it bothers me when it takes several hours to drink it. My doctor who is head of the bariatric program at my local hospital says the typical patient has the decreased grehlin for a year or two but for some it lasts longer. This matters because we can’t rely entirely on eating smaller portions. We must change WHAT we eat or we will gain it back when the hunger hormones come back.

I remember that period of time - it definitely messes with your head. That was the time watching tv commercials became enlightening- I was like holyyyyy crap every commercial is for fast food and pizza and sugary cereal, ice cream etc. I was just floored- no wonder America is fat

On 3/10/2021 at 7:13 PM, Hopefulin2021 said:

I’m a week out post op and even though I haven’t felt hunger I want to chew something and it’s killing me!! This is so much harder than I thought I just want to chew. I’m not going to do anything stupid but just venting helps.

I am just so tired of all the sweetness. I need something crunchy and salty. Only 10 days out and am finding this very difficult.

16 hours ago, Auderly said:

I am just so tired of all the sweetness. I need something crunchy and salty. Only 10 days out and am finding this very difficult.

Can’t help you with the crunchy part but I found if you are allowed Greek yogurt now that if you take plain Greek yogurt (I used oikos) and add ranch dressing mix it makes a nice dip For veggies but for now a spoonful or two may satisfy the savory craving.

I am so 12 days post op and the head hunger has mostly subsided. I am feeling so much better, barely any pain, and I am able to do more around the house. I still have to take it easy because one day hubby and I went to 2 stores and by the time we got home I was beat and slept for the rest of the day. Now hubby has had me in the house for the last two days and monitors me lol he really think he is my doctor but he has been extremely supportive could not ask for better. Also, I don’t know if it’s the vitamins and calcium or maybe it’s just in my head but my skin is glowing, my teeth looks more whiter, my hair has gotten thicker it’s amazing! Does anyone else see these changes or any other good changes besides weight loss?

1 hour ago, Hopefulin2021 said:

I am so 12 days post op and the head hunger has mostly subsided. I am feeling so much better, barely any pain, and I am able to do more around the house. I still have to take it easy because one day hubby and I went to 2 stores and by the time we got home I was beat and slept for the rest of the day. Now hubby has had me in the house for the last two days and monitors me lol he really think he is my doctor but he has been extremely supportive could not ask for better. Also, I don’t know if it’s the Vitamins and Calcium or maybe it’s just in my head but my skin is glowing, my teeth looks more whiter, my hair has gotten thicker it’s amazing! Does anyone else see these changes or any other good changes besides weight loss?

Glad you doing well. I have pretty much returned to normal, walking 2 miles daily, eat just about anything with no trouble, just a lot less, getting my protein and water in, just thankful everything has gone so well. 2 week follow-up is Thursday.

13 minutes ago, TLE said:

Glad you doing well. I have pretty much returned to normal, walking 2 miles daily, eat just about anything with no trouble, just a lot less, getting my Protein and Water in, just thankful everything has gone so well. 2 week follow-up is Thursday.

You’re two weeks post op and you can eat anything? You’re off the liquid diet?

On 3/13/2021 at 1:39 PM, DenverGirl88 said:

I remember that period of time - it definitely messes with your head. That was the time watching tv commercials became enlightening- I was like holyyyyy crap every commercial is for fast food and pizza and sugary Cereal, ice cream etc. I was just floored- no wonder America is fat

Right! Lmao