It can be difficult at times to choke down the nutrition that we need. If it is too hard or you are feeling like you can't get the food down, call your doctor about it. It is SO important to get your protein in.

Some days I feel more nibbly too, just part of being me.

It is perfectly normal for your tummy to make noise. Some days are louder than others and some days I don't hear much at all.

I'm just 2 months out and I don't have real hunger yet, so I'm not sure about the first thing.

I use Benefiber or Miralax because I wasn't having regular bowel movements, but after using one of those, everything is much better.

My stomach makes crazy noises, hopefully it's normal.

I had my surgery March 7th and I still have days where I can not eat. But, my suggestion to you would be on the days when you cant eat atleast try to get in your fluids I have been to the ER several times for dehydration already and it is no fun at all! Also as far as not having a bm in 1-2 weeks I think you should talk to your dr about that, mine suggested I use miralax once a day it really helps! Good luck!

everything sounds normal to me

As the others have said, sounds normal to me. Yes, it is really important to get your fluids in even if you can't eat. Also, be sure you are "nibbling" on protein. You should be taking 2 multi-vitamins a day, so those needs are taken care of, so protein is the most important thing you can give your body right now. All sorts of nasty things start happening if you just nibble on carbs.

JJ

Bodily gurgling noises can be embarrassing, but they're also natural. Gurgly stomach noises which are called borborygmus, have several different causes, but mostly they are just your digestive system doing its job.

Your stomachs job is to use water, hydrochloric acid and pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, to digest your food, which is then passed through the duodenum and into your intestines.

Gurgling noises are normal functioning noises. Theglands that line your stomach go into action every three to four hours whether you eat anything or not. SMELLING FOOD, SEEING IMAGES OF IT OR EVEN JUST THINKING OF can start the release of gastric juices. The movement of your stomach walls and the juices being excreted creates growling and gurgling noises.

So when you are obsessively thinking about or drooling over something that sounds good you are actually activating the hunger signals. Hence it being called head hunger!

Hunger is activated by signals sent from your digestive system to your hypothalamus. Then these signals release hormones that stimulate the secretion of gastric juices and get the muscles in your stomach walls moving. This can make your stomach gurgle.

Sounds like you are doing fine as long as you are able to keep hydrated and get in the protein. As for the noises, perfectly normal as your tummy moves things around and talks to you. Once you heal and adjust to your new tummy, you will be able to normalize your eating schedule. Until then, just make sure you are getting in what your body needs. Some days are easier than others. Just do your best. Take care.

I have those tummy noises too and they are so embarassing sometimes because I work with patients and right after lunch when things are percolating it sounds crazy, lol.

Keep getting your liquids and protein in (think of it as your job, rather than relying on hunger signals to eat). Whether you nibble (on protein) or have a meal (of protein) just get in what you need and you'll be fine. Do you use some kind of tracker, like myfitnesspal.com? It really helps me because I was not a planner before my surgery, I would just eat whatever, whenever. Now I plan things out every day.