Question:
Anyone else always hungry on full liquids?

I'm almost two weeks post op and I'm always hungry. I'm following my Dr.'s plan exactly, which is very strict, I'm on full liquids for 6 weeks before moving on to pureed foods. I don't want to cheat from my Dr.s plan for me, I'm committed, but I'm wondering if anyond else on full liquids so long is always hungry. Two ounces of creamed soups, mashed potatoes, etc just don't stay with me. This isn't head hunger, it's good old fashioned hunger pains. I hope I'm not the only one I'm beginning to wonder if I could have stretched my pouch somehow. Thanks, Nancy    — nancysho (posted on September 23, 2003)

September 22, 2003
I was always hungry until I started on solid food. I too wondered if this was really going to work, but the first meal of solid food convinced me. 2-3 bites and was stuffed. So dont worry, you will feel fullness when you start on solid or maybe even pureed foods. good luck and dont get discouraged.
   — Stephanie F.

September 22, 2003
I don't know if your Dr told you that your "old" stomach will still send messages to the brain indicating that your are hungry. This will go away, believe me. When you go to pureed foods, you will be asked to eat every 2 oz 3 hours. At that point, your body will get used to eating every 3 hrs, but it is important to only eat 2-3oz otherwise your stomach will stretch and once you do that, there is not turning back. Good luck!
   — earana

September 23, 2003
Hi Nancy, I am three week post op. From talking to people I have found that every surgeon is different. I was on clear liquids for two days, and then while still in hospital they moved me on to pureed foods. My surgeon recommends this stage from four to six weeks and then I move on to soft foods for about the same period of time, and then gradually on to regular food. I have to say I have not experienced any hunger yet, or any head hunger. I really have to remind myself to eat and get all my protein in. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 24, 2003
Nancy, I am 3 weeks post-op today and just started on pureed foods on the 14th. I felt and stll feel exactly the same way as you! While on the liquids, I was hungry all the time and figured that something went wrong and the surgery wasn't gonna work for me. Now that I've started pureed foods, it is better. I get full with very little and believe me, you will KNOW when you are full!! We just have to remember not to drink for at least 30 minutes after eating, the liquid pushes the food right out of the pouch and we are feeling hungry again real soon. The "Head Hunger" is something that I have to deal with every night! While watching TV I feel like I am going to starve to death because of all the @#^$%# commercials about food! I'm learning to close my eyes, mute the TV and take another sip of water or crystal light! It's really rough at this stage for us, but we have a great tool to help us learn to break our old habits. Good luck in your journey baaabby! "Bopper" open RNY 9/3/03 345/324/??
   — Bob M.