Question:
Could eating a larger meal than normal yesterday make me hungry today?

I am 4 weeks post-op and yesterday I ate a modified Thanksgiving meal: a tiny slice of turkey, a tbs mash potatoes, a bit of sweet potatoes and mashed jeruselem archichokes. About two hours later I had a tiny sliver of pumpkin pie (just the insides no crust). I have to say it was the best meal I have had since surgery and I felt the best after eating (I usually feel nauseaus after eating). Well today I am starving! It seems every hour or so I am hungry again. I am trying to push it to two hours but for the first time since surgery I feel hungry. Is this normal or did I screw something up yesterday?    — Kelly T. (posted on November 29, 2002)

November 29, 2002
I would say that is normal. My nausea lasted 2 mths, and once it subsided I finally had an appetite also. Sounds like you're recouping well. Just be careful that you are getting your protein in first, and plenty of water to help keep yourself with a satisfied feeling. These two things will help the appetite from soaring. I'm having to use alot of self control right now to stay away from the carbs. I really crave them and if I start my day with them, or just eat too much of them throughout the day, I seem to constantly crave them and have no desire for protein or other healthy foods. I'm always having to remind myself too of getting my water in.
   — Karla K.

November 30, 2002
thanks for your help!!
   — Kelly T.

November 30, 2002
I'm unfortunately one of those people who also feel hungry on a regular basis. I'm 4 weeks post-op open RNY same as you. I ate what you ate for Thanksgiving if you substitute jelly cranberry sauce for the artichokes too! I think that some of us are just unlucky to have hunger pains earlier than others. I was hoping I wouldn't but I do. My worst time is late afternoon to bedtime. I think we're both fine just a little unlucky! :-)
   — Pamela R.

November 30, 2002
Did you eat alot of carbohydrates for breakfast? That makes me exremely hungery all day.
   — Danmark