Question:
I'm almost 4-weeks post op, and I'm hungry ALOT!

My "tummy" even growls and I get hunger PAINS where my pouch is located. And these hunger pains HURT! Anyone else hungry ALOT and have these pains?    — Kim L. (posted on May 2, 2003)

May 2, 2003
For the first 2 months, I was hungry alot. I would eat a saltine with some type of soft cheese on it. The good news was 1 or 2 filled me up. ALso I used yogurt when I was hungry and drank even more water. Now 8 months post op I am never hunry and have to remind myself to eat.
   — barbara A.

May 2, 2003
The first few weeks and months, I was starving, but I think it was more head hunger and from watching all those food commercials while I was recooperating! Granted, your tummy does need some food, so that could be the pains, so eat if you feel it. You're allowed to eat- or atleast drink- so let yourself have those pureed foods and protein drinks! In a few weeks, you will probably not feel hunger. Usually the first 6 months, people have to force themselves to eat, I eventually got like that, then ofcourse gained hunger again. (i'm now 1 year post-op). And your tummy may make noises alot for a while, whether you are really hungry or not, ourr tummies are getting used to everything being switched around! Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 2, 2003
Yes, I hear Ya! When I told my doctor this, they said that I need to drink more. If you are always hungry, your body is actually crying for more water! I have been having trouble getting the fluids in so I have just started this and it has helped getting more water in. Actually Iam a big Crystal Light drinker and they said that is fine.
   — Tamala T.

May 2, 2003
It will go away. I was one of the very hungry early on post ops and my hunger is non-existent since week 5 or 6.
   — susanje