Almost 3 weeks out. In puree stage of the post op diet. Doing ok, hoping to learn more here. Thanks to admin for accepting me.
Thank you! I am feeling great! I am very surprised actually at how well the healing process has gone. My only complaint is the fact that everyone told me I wouldn’t be hungry for a while, while my stomach healed. Not true! I am struggling with hunger! Hoping it will pass. Thanks for the kind words!
Hi! I am just at 3 weeks out. Still eating puréed food, so not quite sure about what I can and can’t handle yet. Please don’t let my complaining about hunger scare you. Everyone is different, I just guess I am unfortunate! I wouldn’t change a thing, I’m glad I had the surgery. I know it will be a lifelong change and it’s just the beginning of my journey. Good luck to you!
Hi Tiffy2,
I don’t know what others have said about your surgeon, but don’t be frightened. Attitude is everything! And everyone is different. I live in West Virginia,USA and had my surgery performed by Dr. Salim Abunnajah. He and the Bariatrics team there are wonderful! My husband went with me, and I only stayed one night. Everyone has their moments of doubt. This is a life changing surgery. I woke up in a lot of pain and the first question I asked myself was, “ oh God what did I do to myself?” But by the next day, I was literally back on track with my attitude and determination. Stay focused on why you sought out this option to weight loss in the first place, a healthier, stronger, YOU! I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers
That's sort of odd that you are hungry so early on. Could it be acid reflux? Are you reaching your liquid and protein goals? I am betting that when you start food that will go away. I was on soft food my third week after surgery. Then once you get to dense protein (like a chicken breast) I PROMISE you will be full very quickly.
Happy you are healing well. You will have so much fun this first year, the pounds just magically fall off. Keep a journal with your weight (I weighed every Monday) and your measurements (I did every other month). I still like to put the tape measure around my body parts and be amazed at how big I used to be. It's surreal. Enjoy!
Thank you! I have started puréed foods and cannot consume more than a few tablespoons. I am making my protein and fluid goals, no problems there. I am taking Protonix, but starting to wonder if maybe I’m having some lactose intolerance issues with all the tummy rumblings, not hunger. Dairy is my main source of protein right now, and though I never had any problems before, I’ve heard some people can develop it after surgery. Oh joy! Lol! Will be trying Lactaid to see if it helps.
Teslynn, so good to read the great responses to your questions, and kudos for the asking and the optimism.
I have not had ANY hunger since my surgery 15 months ago. That said, I do "know" when its time to eat because having been diabetic, I get low blood sugar and all its symptoms when it is kicking in. I'm also stimulated by wonderful smells but I have found that literally 1/2 tsp taste takes care of that feeling. But it's not hunger.
I have head hunger once in a great while -- that is, I think there is something I need to eat. However, its not anything except my old solution to boredom, stress, restlessness or tiredness. Usually drinking something or even indulging in a nap or break from what I'm doing work.
Keep us posted! Feeling fabulous is so worth all the figuring the tool out!
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