Question:
Could nausea/icky feeling be hunger?

I am 14 weeks out and from time to time, especially at night on the days that I do weights, I notice that I feel really kind of icky, almost nauseous. I have tried eating a little something, and it does seem to help. Could this be the first signs of hunger returning? I used to be a night snacker and really don't want to have an evening snack if I don't have to...any thoughts?    — eaamc (posted on May 7, 2003)

May 7, 2003
Hi Andrea: Before surgery I was diabetic. If I let my blood sugar get too low, I would feel nauseated, shaky, etc. If you feel better after eating something with carbs like a few saltines, or a couple of ounces of pure fruit juice, low blood sugar could be the culprit. Good luck.
   — Chris S.

May 7, 2003
Hi Andrea -- your profile looks a lot like mine did at that stage (minus the nausea, lucky for me). I think that, with all the exercise you're doing (which is GREAT), you may need to let yourself eat in the evenings, too. I always have one of my protein shakes in the evening (usually at bedtime, sometimes earlier), after working out. Or you may need something with a little carb content in it, too (ack! I know, "carbs!"). But you're doing so well, you may find -- like I have at 11+ months out now (at goal for 10 weeks or so) -- that while there will always be a bit of stressing over late night eating, you sometimes need to do it if your body needs it. And, so far, the Earth hasn't fallen off its axis because I've done that (though I've certainly pushed it from time to time). If 'Lil Pouch seems better with a little food, I say, feed it (smartly) if it helps your nausea. Good luck!
   — Suzy C.

May 7, 2003
There's a difference between nighttime eating b/c you're bored and eating at night b/c your body needs it. That's great your conscious not to bring back old habits, but I think with all that working out, you probably should be eating afterwards as well. And exercising can cause hunger, and you do need to eat more, than say another post-op who isn't exercising at all since you're burning all those calories. And making sure to eat right before and after working out could help those feelings. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 7, 2003
sounds like it could be hypoglycemia. I agee with a previous poster - eat!
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