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Hello, I am 6 days post op and I find that I’m able to get in my fluids just fine, my Protein Shakes go down well and I feel nothing. I can eat my sugar free Jello and pudding, and I feel nothing. Zero sense of my stomach, no restriction. This may sound stupid but I’m just worried that my new stomach isn’t working. I keep reading how people can’t get their shakes in and I’m over here meeting my Fluid and Protein goals just fine. Is this normal?? Is my stomach not small enough?

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Hi , I am exactly 6 days post op too in the same position .I get odd twinges but everything seems to go down fine .I haven't got weighed yet but my husband said to me - are you sure he made your stomach smaller ? I am hungry which is odd because I thought I wouldn't be but they say when you start on food ,you feel full very quickly .I am not on the Jello or puddings yet , just Protein Water and shakes and water .

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I’m hungry too. I keep trying to think is it just “head hunger” or real hunger, but really I do feel hungry. I read other people saying they’re months out and still not hungry and I was actually kind of emotional this morning think boy I really hope this surgery worked/was done correctly. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Everyone reacts differently, so I don't think I'd be too concerned at this point. For bypass patients, liquids tend to flow right through your new pouch (there's nothing to stop them any more). I suspect when you hit solids, you'll realise just how quickly you get full.

If you're really concerned, it's best to talk to your surgeon.

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When I had my sleeve I was struggling with fluids but when it was revised to RNY because of gerd I was able to drink shakes and broth and Water and pretty much any Fluid pretty easily. I remember being in the hospital the day after surgery and being able to drink 8oz of crystal light no problem while having a conversation with my surgeon at the same time. He wasn’t worried so neither was I. Fast forward to purées and soft foods and I felt full much sooner.

Depending on your surgery, how much swelling and inflammation you have, things may be easier or harder at each stage. If you’re still concerned, talk with your surgeon and they’ll be able to reassure you.

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59 minutes ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

When I had my sleeve I was struggling with fluids but when it was revised to RNY because of gerd I was able to drink shakes and broth and Water and pretty much any Fluid pretty easily. I remember being in the hospital the day after surgery and being able to drink 8oz of crystal light no problem while having a conversation with my surgeon at the same time. He wasn’t worried so neither was I. Fast forward to purées and soft foods and I felt full much sooner.

Depending on your surgery, how much swelling and inflammation you have, things may be easier or harder at each stage. If you’re still concerned, talk with your surgeon and they’ll be able to reassure you.

Thank you for your reply, I hope the same happens when I get to purées and soft foods!

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That’s great you’re meeting your fluid goals so soon. Yay!

As to not feeling any restriction, this is not uncommon. Liquids go through your tummy much more quickly & it is unlikely you will feel any sense of fullness or restriction until you are on soft or solids foods. It is also important to remember you had a lot of nerves cut & damaged during the surgery & they take time to heal. Best to tread carefully while the messages aren’t getting through to your brain so you don’t overdo it & strain your healing system. You may discover that your real hunger & full signals are very different than before when they come back: nose running, sneezing, etc. This includes learning what is real hunger vs head hunger. (For me I get restless & think something isn’t right with real hunger & I never crave a specific food or flavour.)

All the best.

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Most likely when you get to purées or soft foods you will feel your restriction. My pouch is a little bigger than expected though. This is very uncommon but I’m just telling you because even still I was okay. I was able to eat more than expected at every given stage but I just measured my food and ate what I was supposed to through the stages. Over a year out, I can now eat about one serving of most things and I feel Satisfied. My team says that’s exactly where I should be at this point.

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11 hours ago, Arabesque said:

That’s great you’re meeting your fluid goals so soon. Yay!

As to not feeling any restriction, this is not uncommon. liquids go through your tummy much more quickly & it is unlikely you will feel any sense of fullness or restriction until you are on soft or solids foods. It is also important to remember you had a lot of nerves cut & damaged during the surgery & they take time to heal. Best to tread carefully while the messages aren’t getting through to your brain so you don’t overdo it & strain your healing system. You may discover that your real hunger & full signals are very different than before when they come back: nose running, sneezing, etc. This includes learning what is real hunger vs head hunger. (For me I get restless & think something isn’t right with real hunger & I never crave a specific food or flavour.)

All the best.

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it ❤️

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