Question:
I am 3 weeks after my vbg and find myself hungry alot is that normal?

I had my vbg 3 12 weeks ago and find myself hungry 3 to 4 hours after my meals is that normal? has anyone else experienced this? I thought the surgery was to help prevent hunger.    — christie O. (posted on June 10, 1999)

June 10, 1999
I had VBG 11 months ago. If you are eating 3-5 times a day, getting hungry after 3-4 hours would be normal. Being only 3 weeks out, your body is adjusting to the smaller meals. This will smooth itself out the farther post-op you are. If you are looking for support you think about joinig the VBG on-line support group. There is allot of info out there if you know where to go.
   — Donna D.

June 10, 1999
The surgery does help to prevent hunger, but on the other hand you are eating very small amounts. 3-4 hours is a long time to go between those meals. You should be eating that often. When you feel hungry, grab a snack.
   — dboat

June 10, 1999
How do you ever manage to get your fluids in if you eat more than three meals a day? I am 5 weeks postop and cannot even manage to get enough fluid. I know this is slowing down my weight loss. If you drink a lot of water starting about 2 hours after you have eaten, you will probably not get hungry for 5 hours.
   — Deborah L.

June 10, 1999
I have not had the surgery but I am hypoglycemic and have had nutritional counseling. I have been told that you should eat very little snacks several times a day. Maybe this pertains to after surgery as well.
   — Dana Y.

June 11, 1999
YES! We all experienced that! I was constantly hungry the first month or so....I was on purees, and it was more of a mind thing, with wanting more foods I couldn't have. Once I went back to a normal diet, this went away! Most doctors insist it is a mental thing....hard to believe when your stomach is physically rumbling like crazy, but I guess it is still mental....wierd. Don't worry, you're normal, and it will pass!
   — PollyAnna F.