Question:
Is anyone else hungry?

I am 7 months post op and down 152 lbs. Lately, I have been REALLY hungry. Before, I felt mild hunger and so little food usually took care of it. These past few days, I am feeling way too hungry. Like I want to snack. I won't do it, but I don't like being hungry either. I have been trying to drink MORE water to make me feel 'full'. I am curently on ANOTHER darn plateau. This is NOT head hunger either. Anyone else experiencing this?    — Ginger M. (posted on June 3, 2003)

June 3, 2003
I am a new postie at only 3 weeks out, but I already have days when I don't feel full. Not even at the end of a meal. I have not vomited, or dumped, and have been eating what I have been directed to. I can only imagine how I will feel after 7 months since I haven't experienced the sense of fullness that I thought I would early on. Good luck to you, and congrats on your weight loss.
   — Leesa_here

June 3, 2003
If you read the Q&A board much, you'll find that this is a common occurance around 6 to 8 months. I'm personally, not sure if it has to do with the fact we get more energetic at this point...I know that is about when my energy kicked in full-throttle and I was doing a LOT more things...or if it has to do with the fact our pouch gets a bit larger or a combination of the two. I suspect both are the culprit. If you're doing more, I wouldn't stress over eating enough to quench that hungry feeling (time your snacks/meals out so it's not grazing). Just make sure you keep doing what your doing (I read your profile :>) and choose proteins and veggies first. Great job on the weight-loss!
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 3, 2003
I do not know if this will help answer your question, but when i was talking to my dr. about exercise he reminded me that the more active u become u will feel hungrier and will want more food. He told me make sure i eat a little more or i could end up not losing. Hope this helps you
   — chris L.

June 3, 2003

   — faybay

June 3, 2003
You're experiencing the end of the honeymoon period. This is normal. Read the pouch rules for good info on how to manage this: http://www.digitalhorsewoman.com/pouchrules.htm
   — mom2jtx3

June 4, 2003
When you feel that hunger feeling, drink a protein shake, they really help.
   — Sharon H.