hunger...

So, I have hunger, I have had hunger since day one pre-op. It has never left me. It was especially bad the first two weeks when I was only on liquids. Now that I can eat, it is really not so bad...esp because my NUT wants me eating every 2 hours to meet my protein requirements (cannot do any form of protein supplementation)

I eat between 600-700 calories a day, mostly meats, eggs and cheeses. Occasionally a bite or two of veggies or fruit. I've managed to lose 30lbs since pre-op...25 since surgery. I am working my way off of a stall right now.

Overall, I think I am doing pretty well but I do feel hunger, and it is NOT head hunger...it real...in my gut hunger, but goes away with a bite or two.

Anyone else have hunger so soon out? I am not worrie..just curious =)

While I did not have hunger the first few days after surgery (I had pain instead), my hunger came back promptly.

I can manage my hunger better, now that I can have real food.  I have 3 meals a day, a skim latte in the morning (does not help with hunger, but I love it so much that I have it instead of a snack), and 1-2 snacks after noon. 

My hunger levels change depending on the day/week/month.  A month ago, my morning hunger was gone.  Now, it seems like I get very hungry within 2 hours after eating, no matter what time of day.  To try to manage this, I am trying to not drink at all 30 minutes before eating (and of course never drink within 30 minutes afterwards), and I try to eat slower.  Note, I ALWAY eat my protein first at meal and snack time.  I eat about 2 oz dense protein for a meal w/ 1/8 to 1/4 cup of fruit/veggies if I have room.  I eat about 1 oz dense protein for a snakc.

I also started getting bad head hunger about a week ago... can't wait till that starts easing up a little!

I did for the first 2 months but it was directly related to my acid reflux. I get break through hunger when I go too long without eating and there's some acid in my stomach. If I eat on a regular schedule though, I dont have any signs of hunger.

I get hungry too.  I've been doing well up until last night, when I just couldn't seem to feel satisfied.  I ended up eating way more than I should have.  I can usually stay around 1000 calories, but last night I binged on chopped liver and my total ended up being more like 1600.  Still, my weight was down a pound today.  Go figure!

Never heard anyone who "Binged" on Chopped liver! Hilarious, much better I'm sure then any pre-surgery binge, eh? LOL

I'm hungry now, too.  But, it's appropriate hunger now.  I'm supposed to eat every 3 to 4 hours and if I go longer than 3 hours I get hungry, but it goes away with an appropriate meal or snack. 

The first few weeks, I couldn't tell if it was hunger, pain, acid, or just my stomach gurgling. Gradually, it has come back as my eating habits have stabilized.

I'm kind of glad that I am appropriately hungry.  It gives me hope that I can eat like a normal person -- you know, when I'm actually hungry.  LOL

I posted this but it displayed under someone elses name?  What's up OH, your board is playing tricks.  Any mods reading this?

So do I Paige. Just finished a protein shake 30 minutes ago and I am very hungry. It's a little disappointing...