I don't count calorie sor carbs. I eat protein first for sure. Breakfast is 2 eggs, 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of toast. No lunch. For dinner I will eat anything in MUCH smaller quantities but almost never bread and seldom pasta. Restaurants are difficult. Too much food so I try to share my wife's dinner. She gets 3/4 of the steak and I try to eat the rest. Veggies of course, but the meat is first. I really listen to my body. If I eat too much or too fast I will foam, so I pay attention. As soon as I feel the tightness at the top of my stomach, I stop. That's it. This lifestyle is probably not ideal, but it's working for me.

Are you taking a PPI for the acid? Most all surgeons regardless of what surgery one has puts their patients on one for at least the first three months.

Did you have a high level of acid before you had the sleeve?

There is the 3 week stall, but besides that what does your daily menu look like? How much fluid are you drinking? Are you tracking what you eat?

Sometimes acid mimics hunger and there is of course head hunger. For some people the hunger goes away, but for others it does not.

I actually had surgery on the 2nd. My doctor didn't restrict me much at all during my preop phase. He just pretty much said no sugar, no carbs, no starch. If I could give you some advice, try to get used to the liquids. Because I didn't have to do any liquid preop, I'm suffering now. I made dinner for my family last night and cried because I couldn't have any. If I had started liquids before, I would be used to not having solids. Also, gas pain after surgery has been kicking my butt! I still have not found a foolproof solution for getting rid of it, but I drink a lot of tea and put a heating pad on my chest at night (that's where it seems to settle) and that brings me a bit of comfort. Hope this helps!

I have 2 suggestions, You might try them together or separately. You are uniquely you. Your response to the WLS will be different from anyone else.. Document what you are doing and eating so that you can find your best weight loss strategy...then use it time and again. Obesity is a lifelong issue. WLS gives us a control method.

#1Up the protein.,while cutting the carbs, I don't tolerate fat, so my meat is all trimmed/skinned. I count only lean protein and carbs,( do not tolerate fats) My carb goal is 30-50 grams Max per day.. when in needing to loose a few pounds, i will cut to as close to 30 Carbs /day...when in maintenance will eat close to 50 Grams carbs....Foods labeled "low fat" generally have added sugars for flavor enhancers. Keep seasoning simple, change it up so you do not get bored.. If you are wed to counting calories. also track your protein and carbs. .Avoid all but the healthiest of fats .(two choices are avocado,or olive oil to brush on a pan to prevent sticking)

#2 Have you tried intermittent fasting.? .. using plain/unsweetened lemon or orange water for liquids. ? Using this method, many people fast using only the unsweet liquids..(no artificial sweet'ners- no sugars except what is in the slice of orange or lemon.).. for 14-16 hours a day... concentrating their nutrition into a shorter span of time... example from 11am to 6 pm. It is believed one of the ways it works is to change your metabolism to more fat burning... I did not tolerate it due to blood sugar drops,( pre-diabetic for 38 yrs) my daughter uses this intermittently...2-3 days each week.

..I had a different surgery that is no longer done..I remain very close to goal weight more than 2 decades later. You can do this! .My diet was prescribed at 90 grams/day I am 5'5" and have a frame on the line between small and medium( determined by wrist measurement.)