Question:
I am always hungry, can we take diet pills?

   — T W. (posted on January 8, 2003)

January 7, 2003
Before taking any medications talk to your Dr, even over the counter ones. Be careful of stacks like hydroxycut which contain willow bark. Willow bark is asprin and can cause ulcers. Have you tried drinking large glasses of water or sipping tea or broth when hungry? Are you sure you are really hungry and not just wanting to eat for other reasons? How far out are you? Maybe you have a disruption or something allowing food to go into the big stomach? There really isn't enough information in your question, but you should really talk to your surgeon. Good luck!
   — Becky K.

January 8, 2003
I don't know how far post op you are but my question would be are you getting enough protein? I went through a really hungry period and kind of went carb crazy at about 6 months out. I would eat breakfast and before I got to work I was ready to eat my steering wheel! LOL I upped my protein to 100 grams and stopped eating carbs for breakfast. It seems to be working as I don't get hungry like I did any more. For a while I ate a protein bar for my mid-morning snack. That seemed to work on my sweets cravings. This may not do a lot for you if you are only a month out but may help for later. Also, I eat several small meals a day (every 3 hours or so) so I never feel that panic like I have to wait until the next "meal" to eat. I know if I am hungry now I can eat in an hour or so and I don't get panicked like I used to when I dieted. I wouldn't take diet pills. Chances are they will cause more harm than good. This can probably be corrected by adjusting your protein/carb/fat balance. Remember that protein and fat stay with you longer and satisfy you longer.
   — ctyst