feeling hungry

I am almost 4 months post op and starting to notice I feel hungry now.  Used to I didn't feel real hunger but now after 3 to 4 hours after my last meal my stomach begins to grumble and I feel very hungry. Is this normal at this stage? I am currently eating around 500-600 calories most days. Reading some of the other post it sounds like I may need to bump up my calorie intake a little. Any thoughts?

I had DS surgery April 22, 2013.  I started to feel hunger pains about a month ago.  I am now eating 4-5 times a day.  I bring lots of Greek yogurt with me to work and it seems like I eat non-stop.  I know I have to get the protein in too, so I also bring protein shakes. 

I had my surgery 5/2/2013 and the hunger sensation is new. Thanks for responding it helps to know its normal.

I agree. Your body is probably borderline in starvation mode.  You have to eat to survive and definitely more calories.  I would suggest you see a nutritionist that has experience working with gastric bypass patients.  In the mean time six mini meals a day of healthy food choices (carbs, proteins, healthy fats).

I agree. After gastric bypass surgery you will have to intake of proteins and vitamins which will give you more calories and you don't have to be on starvation mode and you don't to avoid food, have meals properly with proper proteins and carbohydrates.

Its very common that people get hungry !