Question:
All of a sudden, I am HUNGRY
For the first time since surgery 3.5 months ago, today I feel so hungry! I have had a protien shake, a protien bar (which I do not usually have) a few almonds about 3:00 and just now some boiled shrimp and a string cheese, and I still feel hungry. This is so not like me at all. I am on the pill for the first month and just now having my cycle. I usually can eat a bit more around "that time" but this seems ridiculous to me! I've still totalled around 800 calories today and don't plan to have anything else to eat today, but does anyone else have the occasional "hungry" day this early on? — Happy I. (posted on August 30, 2003)
August 30, 2003
You are lucky you didn't feel hunger until 3 months out. The hunger returns
at different places for different people. I am so hungry at 7 months, I
could eat a horse. Some days i have to make myself eat. I began to feel
hunger very early out. On the good side, it doesn't take but a bite or two
to fill me up.
— Delores S.
August 30, 2003
I only eat 3 meals a day, as a rule. when I do feel hungry I ask myself is
it an abdominal empty feeling or old habit of eating/snacking mental kind
of hunger. I've been told by my Dr. I'm not drinking enough liquids between
meals, when this occurs. PAM
— Pam W.
August 30, 2003
I definitely have hungry days too. It's ver disarming! I have some turkey
pepperoni and I count out 17 pieces (80 calories) and munch on those when I
have those hungery spells. I choose pepperoni because it's so spicey that
I seldom want more than my alloted 17 pieces.
10 months post op and minus 189 lbs
— Ginger M.
August 30, 2003
I've had those days too and I'm about 3 months out. There are days when I
seem to eat constantly and then there are days when I'm not hungry at all
and have to remind myself to eat. THAT's a first! It sounds like you are
at least eating sensibly, and that's what matters most. I've found that as
long as I continue with my protein and fluids and make sure I'm exercising,
I can control my appetite. Exercising in particular does it for me.
— MomBear2Cubs
August 30, 2003
Sheesh! I meant ALARMING! LOL
— Ginger M.
August 30, 2003
I don't really think that it is that uncommon, usually you also may be able
to eat more all of the sudden then it seemed you could eat before according
to the papers my surgeon gives out.
— Saxbyd
August 30, 2003
I am 20 months post-op and I have days when I can't get enough to eat (or
so it seems) and others when I don't want to eat at all. I think this is
perfectly normal - and actually, you haven't had that much to eat. My
surgeon made me promise him (at 10 weeks post-op) that I would get at least
1000 calories a day and he preferred 1200. If you don't eat enough, you
will go into starvation mode where your body tries to hold on to every
possible calorie. Remember, too, that protein shakes go right through your
pouch and really don't help prevent hunger - they promote healthy muscle
and weight loss.
— Patty_Butler
August 30, 2003
Hey Lisa, this is a fairly common issue. I'm 6 months post op and some
days I can't get enough to eat, others I won't eat at all. Don't be
alarmed...-101 lbs...Nea
— gyneasmith
August 30, 2003
I'm 6 months out and sometimes I feel like I never had the surgery and
other time I'm very sure of it. What works for me is to drink first and if
I'm still hungery after a half hour of a good long drink of water, then
I'll eat.
<p> What I've discovered is that we often mistake thirst for hunger.
When I don't have time to eat or just not in the mood to eat.. I'll fill up
on water and keep going until I have the time or the inkling.
<p> Take Care, Be Well, Be Happy!
— John T.
August 31, 2003
If thats all I ate in a day I'd be starving too...where is the
"filler" foods? Protein shakes go right thru you, and some
shrimp and cheese and almonds..please, how bout some real food? Then you
won't feel so hungry. Try eating every few hours, mostly protein based,
small amounts of food. You won't be hungry then.
— Cindy R.
September 1, 2003
TRy drinking a big glass of water. then wait for about 30 minutes. If you
are still hungry then eat. I thought that was crazy but it helped me. ALso
try eating something with more protein in it. Protein drink don't last
long. try some cheddar cheese or protein bar. Don't worry! We all can eat
more sometimes and then eat like a bird the next. it is normal.
— spring A.
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