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When did you start to feel hunger?

Lea123
Lea123
I just had surgery Monday. And I'm feeling very good, but today something happened that was weird. I got hungry. I came home today. I had a 4 oz shake made with water only. I couldn't finish it. Then like 4 hours later I felt like I needed another shake. I made one and finished it. (within 30 minutes of course) but I wasn't necessarily full. I'm worried I'm stretching my stomach early. Am I ???
Jerry1007
Jerry1007
No. Don't worry. It's great you are doing so well just 1 week out. Only be concerned if you are exceeding the recommended calorie and carb intake, or, if you are not getting enough liquid.

Get as much protein as possible, push fluids and walk several times during the day.

Congrats!
deleted_user
deleted_user
What is pushing fluids?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes to what Jerry1007 said...
Not 100% sure, but probably when he said "push fluids" he maybe meant just to make sure you get in plenty of fluids.
Sounds like you are doing great! So happy for you!
Jerry1007
Jerry1007
Yes, exactly. In the days immediately following surgery, my doctors wanted me to focus on fluids (consuming sufficient WATER), exercise (walk several times per day even if for only short distances) and proteins (no, you typically will not be able to eat the recommended 50-60 grams but get as much as possible - since your body needs protein for the healing process).

My first week was rough. My second week was rough but better. And each subsequent week gets better still.

Also, when you are feeling up to it, check out EggFace's site:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

She has a ton of great ideas and resources. She loves to cook - I simply don't have the time or patience for some things, but other ideas there are very quick and easy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm 12 months out, and still don't feel hungry. Sometimes we need to sit back and really think is it really hunger, or head hunger. I just got a hobby and instead of thinking of food, I do something to keep my mind occupied.
deleted_user
deleted_user
April has a great idea.

I agree what we experience is not real hunger. I call it an emptiness that I "want" to fill. For years having a full stomach was comforting to me. Now I try to think of that feeling of emptiness as a good thing. Haven't quite convinced myself yet so I drink something filling instead of eating something. The feeling of fullness is very temporary but usually I have distracted myself by this time and can go a few more hours without needing that comfort fullness again.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too am 12 months out and I do not get hungry. I get a little empty feeling ever once in a while when that happens I feel alittle nausiated then I eat some protein and I'm fine. I get in my fluids and still focus on my protein then I can have a few good carbs.
Lea123
Lea123
Yes maybe that's it, an 'emptiness' feeling. I have it right now, but it feels like hunger. I'm probably misreading it. thanks!
Lori42
Lori42
14 months out and I have yet to feel the "hunger pangs" in my tummy that I used to feel. When I haven't eaten in a few hours I get an "empty" feeling..but I couldn't really call that hunger either. Weird the way the old bod works now.