I'm hungry ALL THE TIME

[jparadigm 8]

I'm currently 7 weeks post op today and I'm feeling better. I can eat again, but that's like all I want to do. Is anyone else having hunger issues? I have been struggling to get my Protein in every day. Some days I don't want to even eat hardly because I don't know if my stomach will agree. BUT im so hungry all the time. Like before surgery...and it's so disheartening.

[GreenTealael 24,951]

Have you reached out to your team? What did they think? Are you still allowed to supplement with Protein Shakes?

At 7 weeks post op I wasn’t hungry at all. But some people regain their hunger signals sooner/later. Also some people experience what they think is hunger and it’s either thirst or reflux.

I can tell you that I’m 6+ yrs out and I’m hungrier if I don’t get enough Protein but focus on carbs. It’s almost like I have to start my days properly (fluids then protein) or I’m hungry all day long. This does not happen If I front load my meals with a protein.

I hope you find a solution!

[ShoppGirl 3,443]

When I had my sleeve my hunger was gone for a while but I remember that there was another member on here back then who experienced it early like you. She got a few tips from others about dealing with the hunger which I can’t remember them all but the one that does stick out was warm liquids. Soups and tea or coffee. Stuff like that. She said it filled her up for a while. I agree with the Protein first too though. I have a Protein Shake for Breakfast and it fills me up till lunch. Maybe try some of the clear Protein Drinks or mix plain Protein Powder in your food if you don’t like the shakes. Also it could be reflux as mentioned above. Are you on meds for that?

[learn2cook 509]

I believe one hungry person was @lizonaplane . They worked with their team and I believe metforman was one of the solutions. After the second year my doctor suggested Wegovy, but I would like to see more studies. Two people I work with got stomach paralysis from it… Liz do you have any ideas?