12 days Post Op; hungry?!

Dreamalittledream
on 3/20/13 11:30 am, edited 3/20/13 11:31 am - Canada

I've had a wonderful 2 weeks where I actually found it hard to remember to eat; all of a sudden today I actually feel hungry.  Kind of panicking.  I'm getting in about 60-70g Protein in per day/8+ C water.  Should I up the protein?  (Staying around 500-700 Cal/Day)

Ottawa ~Referral Mar 2011~Orientation Aug 2011~Meet w Nurse May 14, 2012~Dietician/Behav/Abdo Ultrasound July 5, 2012~Colonoscopy Aug 8, 2012~Dietician#2 Aug 30, 2012~Endoscopy Nov 9, 2012~Pre-op class Jan 2, 2013~ Meet w Surgeon Jan 8, 2013 ~Start Optifast Feb 15, 2013 ~Pre-Admit. Mar 6, 2013 ~SURGERY March 8, 2013 (RNY/ Dr.  Raiche)~Post-op Class/Follow-up appt. April 25, 2013

    

JJ_
on 3/20/13 11:41 am

I would call the APN or the Nutritionist to discuss what you are currently experiencing.  Your internal swelling is starting to go down.  Have you checked with yourself if you are really hungry or if this is head hunger?  Which part of the food plan are you on?  Full Fluids?  Puree?

Good luck in sorting this out.

 

Judy

Dreamalittledream
on 3/20/13 11:59 am - Canada

I'm on Puree Judy :)

Ottawa ~Referral Mar 2011~Orientation Aug 2011~Meet w Nurse May 14, 2012~Dietician/Behav/Abdo Ultrasound July 5, 2012~Colonoscopy Aug 8, 2012~Dietician#2 Aug 30, 2012~Endoscopy Nov 9, 2012~Pre-op class Jan 2, 2013~ Meet w Surgeon Jan 8, 2013 ~Start Optifast Feb 15, 2013 ~Pre-Admit. Mar 6, 2013 ~SURGERY March 8, 2013 (RNY/ Dr.  Raiche)~Post-op Class/Follow-up appt. April 25, 2013

    

GirlSassy
on 3/20/13 11:43 am - Kingston, Canada

I am about 4 months out and my hunger has been back for a while. Sometimes it's in my head, sometimes, in my belly. I have to plan out what I eat, make sure to get the protein and water in, and then the rest is up to me! I need to stick to the eating guidelines! When I get head hungry, I grab a glass of water!

Orientation - April 25, 2012, Nurse - May 16, 2012, Social Worker - May 25, Dietician - May 25, 2012, Abdominal Ultrasound - June 29, 2012, Cardiologist - August 1, 2012 Pre-Surgical Education Class September 19, 2012, Meet with Surgeon September 27, 2012, PATTS November 9, 2012, Surgery Date November 16, 2012 (Dr. Mamazza)

    
Wren1965
on 3/20/13 12:03 pm - Canada

I don't think you should panic!  Deep breaths my friend.

I'm staying in the same calorie window, but my protein is around 90g per day on puree diet, and I haven't been hungry at all. 

I don't know if that's the reason or not, but it works for me

 

Karen

 

Dreamalittledream
on 3/20/13 12:20 pm - Canada

Thanks Karen; going to try upping the protein tomorrow:). How's your pain?  I feel like that left belly button pain with never heal!

Ottawa ~Referral Mar 2011~Orientation Aug 2011~Meet w Nurse May 14, 2012~Dietician/Behav/Abdo Ultrasound July 5, 2012~Colonoscopy Aug 8, 2012~Dietician#2 Aug 30, 2012~Endoscopy Nov 9, 2012~Pre-op class Jan 2, 2013~ Meet w Surgeon Jan 8, 2013 ~Start Optifast Feb 15, 2013 ~Pre-Admit. Mar 6, 2013 ~SURGERY March 8, 2013 (RNY/ Dr.  Raiche)~Post-op Class/Follow-up appt. April 25, 2013

    

Wren1965
on 3/20/13 12:28 pm - Canada

Finally today the left belly button pain is, I would say, gone; at least for the most part.  No issues sleeping on my left side (thank goodness, because that's how I sleep!).   I got an A+ at my first check on Monday ;).   I think we two are fabulous!

Dreamalittledream
on 3/20/13 12:34 pm - Canada

Yay!

Ottawa ~Referral Mar 2011~Orientation Aug 2011~Meet w Nurse May 14, 2012~Dietician/Behav/Abdo Ultrasound July 5, 2012~Colonoscopy Aug 8, 2012~Dietician#2 Aug 30, 2012~Endoscopy Nov 9, 2012~Pre-op class Jan 2, 2013~ Meet w Surgeon Jan 8, 2013 ~Start Optifast Feb 15, 2013 ~Pre-Admit. Mar 6, 2013 ~SURGERY March 8, 2013 (RNY/ Dr.  Raiche)~Post-op Class/Follow-up appt. April 25, 2013

    

JJ_
on 3/20/13 12:48 pm

I agree that you both are fabulous!  Congrats.

 

Judy

Dreamalittledream
on 3/20/13 1:30 pm - Canada

Thanks Judy!  I was blessed to have Karen as a surgery roomie:).

Ottawa ~Referral Mar 2011~Orientation Aug 2011~Meet w Nurse May 14, 2012~Dietician/Behav/Abdo Ultrasound July 5, 2012~Colonoscopy Aug 8, 2012~Dietician#2 Aug 30, 2012~Endoscopy Nov 9, 2012~Pre-op class Jan 2, 2013~ Meet w Surgeon Jan 8, 2013 ~Start Optifast Feb 15, 2013 ~Pre-Admit. Mar 6, 2013 ~SURGERY March 8, 2013 (RNY/ Dr.  Raiche)~Post-op Class/Follow-up appt. April 25, 2013

    

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