Question:
Are severe hunger pains normal??

I had my surgery 2 years ago. I was not hugh when I had it, but I did lose 85 lbs and went from a size 22 to a size 14. The last several months, I feel hungry all the time. The hunger pains are so intense that it horrible. Has anyone ever heard of this before or what causes it???    — pattipooh59 (posted on April 3, 2009)

April 4, 2009
Yes...Same thing happened to me and the cause was that I was totally off track eating simple carbs, sugar and drinking with my meals regularly. These severe hunger pangs are what they call the "carb monster"...It is exactly like there is some mean grumpy little guy in your gut just wanting to eating anything that is not nailed down to the countertops! My suggestion...Go to this website and do the 5 Day pouch test...I did and in 5 days I slaughtered the carb monster, got back on track with the drinking 30/mins before and after a meal and was back in control...I had also gained 10 lbs too...so it helped me as well because I was not so hungry! I began measuring and weighing portions and learned that it was enough, without being hungry! Try it! It's only 5 days...And you will feel soooo much better! While I did the 5DPT, I also cleaned out my fridge, pantry, etc and got rid of the carby stuff and went back to reading labels and looking for high protein and fiber, low sugar, no trans fats/low sat fats and I added back ONLY complex carbs.( Fruits and veggies. And whole grains which I eat in moderation) and I have not heard from the carb monster in over a year! I really had no idea how powerful it could be...and how hungry I could feel...The entire plan is here at this site! http://www.5daypouchtest.com/
   — .Anita R.

April 4, 2009
You should follow up with an MD to make sure that it is not an ulcer which could cause you more problems in the event that it is not treated.
   — AuntPamcakes4six

April 4, 2009
I had extreme hunger and pains for a couple of mts and they found it was gastritis and put me on Nexium. I havent had a pain since! Good luck to you.
   — shackett0426

April 6, 2009
Greetings everyone! Anita R. always does so well in what she writes that it is a challenge to add anything to her words of wisdom. But, I'll try. I am 4+ years RNY, doing exceedingly well. What I've found is that whenever I get hungry, I find it is because I've overlooked eating or juicing enough green and yellow vegetables. I drink a fresh glass of vegetable juice (freshly juiced) and immediately I am satiatiated. Blessings, Christine Gibson, OH Coach & North West WLS Support Group Leader, Bellevue WA
   — Christine Gibson