Is this normal?

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I have to comment on this as there is a lot of mis-information in this post. Please seem my comments below....

Buist, ND

RE: Re: Is this Normal?

> Ok it is mandated before any test in the lab to be a base > line to start from Take 50 mg iodine or the iodoral tabs At > night. Get up and the first void discard, from then on pee in > the container the lab gave you for 24 hrs.

These instructions not correct.

First - it is not required that you undergo the 24 hour Iodine loading test before taking Iodine.

Second - the loading test requires you to void first thing in the morning, take the 50 mgs of Iodoral (not Lugols as it is impossible to get an exact MG dosage amount) and then begin to collect the urine for the next 24 hours ending on the first void of the following morning upon arising.

Take it back to the lab and they will test for iodine. If you are good it will show 45 mg of iodine you excreted. Meaning you are NOT deficient in iodine.

The loading test will give you amounts excreted and percentages. The goal is a 90% excretion level. You can have a high exceretion that makes it look like you are fully saturated however, you can still be deficient. If you are toxic in bromide your receptors will be blocked causing the body to be unable to take the iodine in and then it will be flushed out to the urine making it look like you are sufficient. This is why in the New Members Document we explain that it is recommended that if doing the Iodine Loading test you add the bromide level to get an accurate picture of the true status of your body.

So take 12.5 mg tablet to keep maintenance level.

12.5mgs is not the recommended maintenance dose. 25 mgs was the original recommendation, however with the increasing assault by outside chemicals and toxins that inhibit iodine the iodine doctors are beginning to wonder if 50 mgs should be the recommended dose for maintenance.

> If the results come back 30 percent you are deficient and need more iodine. So this is where you adjust the dosage and check again in 30 days. I also took a bromine test also. If that is high you need more iodine till the test comes back 0 iodine. get the bromine out?

Dr Abraham recommended retesting with a 24 hour loading test after 6 mos of supplementation with 50 mgs. If all was functioning correctly then you should reach full saturation at this point. 30 days is way too soon to re-test.

Use sea salt, as Na is a halide that displaces bromine. Then the iodine you take will replace the na. > DO NOT USE ORDINARY TABLE SALT.> Big Al

NA is Sodium and it is NOT a halide. You use Salt for the Chloride as the chloride is what binds to the bromide and carries it out of the body. It does not bind to any receptor so there is no "displacing" going on. Iodine when supplied in large enough amounts displaces the bromide. The bromide is then in the blood stream and must be moved out to the kidneys for elimination. This is where the salt is important. It is imporant to use an unrefined salt not because the refined (white) salt won't work but because refined salt is cleaned with a toxic brine (other chemicals) that you do not want to add to your body.

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I also need to say that, Big Al, if you would please read the New Member

document it would educate you about these matters. You were sent it when

you joined and it is available on the website. If you cannot open the

file, let me know and I'll post it inside an email.

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>I have to comment on this as there is a lot of mis-information in this

>post. Please seem my comments below....

>

> Buist, ND

>

> RE: Re: Is this Normal?

>

> > Ok it is mandated before any test in the lab to be a base

> > line to start from Take 50 mg iodine or the iodoral tabs At

> > night. Get up and the first void discard, from then on pee in

> > the container the lab gave you for 24 hrs.

>

>These instructions not correct.

>First - it is not required that you undergo the 24 hour Iodine loading

>test before taking Iodine.

>Second - the loading test requires you to void first thing in the morning,

>take the 50 mgs of Iodoral (not Lugols as it is impossible to get an exact

>MG dosage amount) and then begin to collect the urine for the next 24

>hours ending on the first void of the following morning upon arising.

>

>Take it back to the lab and they will test for iodine. If you

> are good it will show

>45 mg of iodine you excreted. Meaning you are NOT deficient

>in iodine.

>

>The loading test will give you amounts excreted and percentages. The goal

>is a 90% excretion level. You can have a high exceretion that makes it

>look like you are fully saturated however, you can still be deficient. If

>you are toxic in bromide your receptors will be blocked causing the body

>to be unable to take the iodine in and then it will be flushed out to the

>urine making it look like you are sufficient. This is why in the New

>Members Document we explain that it is recommended that if doing the

>Iodine Loading test you add the bromide level to get an accurate picture

>of the true status of your body.

>

>So take 12.5 mg tablet to keep maintenance level.

>

>12.5mgs is not the recommended maintenance dose. 25 mgs was the original

>recommendation, however with the increasing assault by outside chemicals

>and toxins that inhibit iodine the iodine doctors are beginning to wonder

>if 50 mgs should be the recommended dose for maintenance.

>

>

> > If the

> results come back 30 percent you are deficient and need more

> iodine. So this is where you adjust the

> dosage and check again in 30 days. I also took a

> bromine test also. If that is high you need more iodine

> till the test comes back 0 iodine. get the bromine out?

>

>Dr Abraham recommended retesting with a 24 hour loading test after 6 mos

>of supplementation with 50 mgs. If all was functioning correctly then you

>should reach full saturation at this point. 30 days is way too soon to

>re-test.

>

>Use sea salt, as Na is a halide that displaces bromine. Then the

>iodine you take will replace the na.

> > DO NOT USE ORDINARY TABLE SALT.

> > Big Al

>NA is Sodium and it is NOT a halide. You use Salt for the Chloride as the

>chloride is what binds to the bromide and carries it out of the body. It

>does not bind to any receptor so there is no " displacing " going

>on. Iodine when supplied in large enough amounts displaces the

>bromide. The bromide is then in the blood stream and must be moved out to

>the kidneys for elimination. This is where the salt is important. It is

>imporant to use an unrefined salt not because the refined (white) salt

>won't work but because refined salt is cleaned with a toxic brine (other

>chemicals) that you do not want to add to your body.

>

>

>

>

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

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Some people feel energized by the iodine. Taking it early in the day promotes energy during the day. Taking it later in the day (for these people) sometimes makes it hard to settle down to sleep. I sleep better since I have been on iodine, but I take it early in the day. But it doesn't energize me so much that I would worry about taking it later. Individual results may vary.AnneOn Jun 11, 2011, at 12:45 PM, Dave wrote:

What kinds of sleep issues? I used to take it in the morning but a friend said it help him sleep so I switched to right before bed. I take about 50mg and haven't noticed any sleep issues.

> > >

> > > Hey Guys,

> > > So I have been on 50mg pills of Idoral for a week. I take the needed supplements minus the vitamin c. I haven't notice any changes, detox feeling, increased energy anything. It may be premature or perhaps my dose is too low. Should I increase to 100mg? 200mg? or wait an see more. Is a week long enough to notice change? I am taking this for cancer, and I know people use up to 200mg per day. But is this something to build up to?

> > >

> >

> >

>

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I bought Himalayan salt and have been loading using 1/2 tsp 2 - 3x daily. The severe flu symptoms went away within hours of the first dose. Absolutely incredible...Does Celtic, or any other variety, work better? Is there harm in ingesting salt at those levels?On Jun 10, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Tarek Ammar <a32546250@...> wrote:I'm taking 4 mg of iodine via Lugol's and have come down with severe flu like symptoms 3 separate times since starting iodine a month ago. One episode left me sick for 2 weeks, l lost my voice, horrible coughing, etc. It was actually worse than the flu. Compared to others here, my symptoms seem wildly disproportionate with my intake...I take 1/2 a teaspoon of salt, 200mg of selenium, 150 mg of magnesium and 2000mg of Vitamin C with each dose. Why isn't my body handling the detox properly? I feel another episode of the symptoms coming on as I write thisRickFrom: Donna Iler <Donna@...>"iodine " <iodine >Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 5:14:45 PMSubject: RE: Re: Is this Normal?

Ben,You only feel detox symptoms if your detox pathways cannot move it out fast enough. You don’t need to experience them, but it can be an indication that you actually are detoxing. Donna in IL Ben, Most of us have not done the loading test . I have been using Lugols/Iodoral for over 25 years, never did the test because I realize most people are deficient in iodine and are daily bombarded with heavy

toxins/halides. Especially if one is fighting cancer, iodine is needed. Information is in the files about the loading test, but again, many don't find it necessary. Best, Kathleen Re: Re: Is this Normal? Maybe you have enough iodine and do not need to increase have you done a load test first to see where you are? Big AlOn Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:25:54 -0400, Ben Roche <ben_roche1@...> wrote:> Cool guys thanks for the info. I kinda thought that would be the

> response but I thought I would double check with the experts. I think I > will finish this week at 50 and by saturday bump it up to 100, then 150 > then 200. Ill probably hold off at 200 for a while, symptoms or no.>> >>>> Hey Guys,>> So I have been on 50mg pills of Idoral for a week. I take the needed >> supplements minus the vitamin c. I haven't notice any changes, detox >> feeling, increased energy anything. It may be premature or perhaps my >> dose is too low. Should I increase to 100mg? 200mg? or wait an see >> more. Is a week long enough to notice change? I am taking this for

>> cancer, and I know people use up to 200mg per day. But is this >> something to build up to?>>>>-- "The men the American people admire most extravagantly are the greatest liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them the truth." -- H.L. Mencken------------------------------------All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT group IodineOT/The NEW MEMBER DOCUMENT (#1 on the list) iodine/files/01%20NEW%20MEMBERS%20-%20READ%20FIRST/

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Hi Tarek

I have become a HUGE fan of unrefined sea salt. If I get a headache, I take

extra salt. If I feel 'weird' I take extra salt. And I am now taking 2 tsp/day

of salt as a regular supplement.

I finally had an almost normal BP...120/76 last week. I am usually something

like 98/60. I do not get dizzy spells anymore.

OTOH, my husband who has had very high BP takes 1/2 tsp unrefined salt per day.

His last BP was 150/90. Still high but MUCH better than previous.

I've been using Redmond's Real Salt. It's fine but a bit gritty. Just bought

some Celtic. No grit, but more expensive.

Jaye

> > >>

> > >> Hey Guys,

> > >> So I have been on 50mg pills of Idoral for a week. I take the needed

> > >> supplements minus the vitamin c. I haven't notice any changes, detox

> > >> feeling, increased energy anything. It may be premature or perhaps my

> > >> dose is too low. Should I increase to 100mg? 200mg? or wait an see

> > >> more. Is a week long enough to notice change? I am taking this for

> > >> cancer, and I know people use up to 200mg per day. But is this

> > >> something to build up to?

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> > --

> > " The men the American people admire most extravagantly are the greatest

> > liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them

> > the truth. " -- H.L. Mencken

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> > All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT group

IodineOT/

> >

> >

> > The NEW MEMBER DOCUMENT (#1 on the list)

iodine/files/01%20NEW%20MEMBERS%20-%20READ%\

20FIRST/

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Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have to take 2 - 3 tsp of salt to avoid falling sick on just 4 mg of iodine - I suppose I've built up a lot of halogen exposure?

I would bump up my dosage to 12.5mg of iodine but I'm concerned about reports of people breaking out in Shingles as a result. What's the risk of that happening? Is there a correlation of that happening to people with weakened immune systems generally or other underlying health issues?

From: "jprocure@..." <jprocure@...>iodine Sent: Sun, June 12, 2011 9:19:45 PMSubject: Re: Is this Normal?

Hi TarekI have become a HUGE fan of unrefined sea salt. If I get a headache, I take extra salt. If I feel 'weird' I take extra salt. And I am now taking 2 tsp/day of salt as a regular supplement.I finally had an almost normal BP...120/76 last week. I am usually something like 98/60. I do not get dizzy spells anymore.OTOH, my husband who has had very high BP takes 1/2 tsp unrefined salt per day. His last BP was 150/90. Still high but MUCH better than previous. I've been using Redmond's Real Salt. It's fine but a bit gritty. Just bought some Celtic. No grit, but more expensive.Jaye> > >>> > >> Hey Guys,> > >> So I have been on 50mg pills of Idoral for a week. I take the needed > > >> supplements minus the vitamin c. I haven't notice any changes, detox > > >> feeling, increased energy anything. It may be premature or perhaps my > > >> dose is too low. Should I increase to 100mg? 200mg? or wait an see > > >> more. Is a week long enough to notice change? I am taking this for > > >> cancer, and I know people use up to 200mg per

day. But is this > > >> something to build up to?> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > -- > > "The men the American people admire most extravagantly are the greatest > > liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them > > the truth." -- H.L. Mencken> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > > > All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT group IodineOT/> > > > > > The NEW MEMBER DOCUMENT (#1 on the list) iodine/files/01%20NEW%20MEMBERS%20-%20READ%20FIRST/

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So this is how it goes...

Take the Lugols or Iodoral 50 mg along with the companion supplements. If you

have detox symptoms do the salt loading protocol and restart. Also because in

earlier days, our iodine intake was much higher with no problems...better health

for all. There are no dangers, just detox symptoms remedied by the protocol?

I've read everything and this seems to be the conclusion.

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My daughter takes 25mg of Iodoral with breakfast and her supplements and

Erfa sublingually. We have noticed she is tired at night but has a lot

of trouble sleeping. She has only taken 25 mg because her loading test

came back at 83% so we were guessimating how much she needs.

Any ideas? Should she try taking it at night? I have read that it

could keep you awake but I also noticed with her that things sometimes

take a few hours to kick in. Specifically, last year when she tried

Synthroid. She was better taking it at night than in the morning.

She is also on LDN. For some that does disturb their sleep. She has

been taking LDN for awhile and it has not disturbed her sleep.

Thanks very much,

Have a Blessed day,

Luci

> > >

> > > Most people on the list don't take any iodine after 2, because it

causes sleep issues. Most of us are taking a single dose, early in the

day.

> > >

> > > Anne

> > >

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What was her bromide level on her loading test? Her receptors could be blocked by bromide flouride or chlorine and these results could be bogus.....Just a potential to be aware of. Unlikely 83 is her true level in US without supplementing prior. Pam

On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM, luci535 <lutenenbaum@...> wrote:

 

My daughter takes 25mg of Iodoral with breakfast and her supplements and

Erfa sublingually. We have noticed she is tired at night but has a lot

of trouble sleeping. She has only taken 25 mg because her loading test

came back at 83% so we were guessimating how much she needs.

Any ideas? Should she try taking it at night? I have read that it

could keep you awake but I also noticed with her that things sometimes

take a few hours to kick in. Specifically, last year when she tried

Synthroid. She was better taking it at night than in the morning.

She is also on LDN. For some that does disturb their sleep. She has

been taking LDN for awhile and it has not disturbed her sleep.

Thanks very much,

Have a Blessed day,

Luci

> > >

> > > Most people on the list don't take any iodine after 2, because it

causes sleep issues. Most of us are taking a single dose, early in the

day.

> > >

> > > Anne

> > >

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Her Bromide level was 11.7mg - reference range was LT 10 mg

Floride level was 1.72 - reference range was LT 1.9

> > > > >

> > > > > Most people on the list don't take any iodine after 2, because

it

> > causes sleep issues. Most of us are taking a single dose, early in

the

> > day.

> > > > >

> > > > > Anne

> > > > >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, thank you Pam. Please read the New Member doc where it discusses the

false reading of an iodine test if bromides are present.

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At 06:18 PM 6/16/2011, you wrote:

>What was her bromide level on her loading test? Her receptors could be

>blocked by bromide flouride or chlorine and these results could be

>bogus.....Just a potential to be aware of. Unlikely 83 is her true level

>in US without supplementing prior. Pam

>

>On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM, luci535

><<mailto:lutenenbaum@...>lutenenbaum@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>My daughter takes 25mg of Iodoral with breakfast and her supplements and

>Erfa sublingually. We have noticed she is tired at night but has a lot

>of trouble sleeping. She has only taken 25 mg because her loading test

>came back at 83% so we were guessimating how much she needs.

>

>Any ideas? Should she try taking it at night? I have read that it

>could keep you awake but I also noticed with her that things sometimes

>take a few hours to kick in. Specifically, last year when she tried

>Synthroid. She was better taking it at night than in the morning.

>

>She is also on LDN. For some that does disturb their sleep. She has

>been taking LDN for awhile and it has not disturbed her sleep.

>

>Thanks very much,

>

>Have a Blessed day,

>

>Luci

>

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Most people on the list don't take any iodine after 2, because it

>causes sleep issues. Most of us are taking a single dose, early in the

>day.

> > > >

> > > > Anne

> > > >

>

>

>

>

>

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

[Guest guest]

I think it might work better for her to take 50mg Iodoral for 3

months, and then retest. IMO she needs more iodine.

Gracia

On 6/16/2011 3:36 PM, luci535 wrote:

My daughter takes 25mg of Iodoral with breakfast and her

supplements and

Erfa sublingually. We have noticed she is tired at night

but has a lot

of trouble sleeping. She has only taken 25 mg because her

loading test

came back at 83% so we were guessimating how much she

needs.

Any ideas? Should she try taking it at night? I have read

that it

could keep you awake but I also noticed with her that

things sometimes

take a few hours to kick in. Specifically, last year when

she tried

Synthroid. She was better taking it at night than in the

morning.

She is also on LDN. For some that does disturb their

sleep. She has

been taking LDN for awhile and it has not disturbed her

sleep.

Thanks very much,

Have a Blessed day,

Luci

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much! I had read the new member doc and missed or forgot

that part. Reading that, it now makes sense why her hair analysis test

detected high levels of iodine.

So I will increase her Iodine to 50mg a day. Can she take it all at

breakfast? Will her sleep (lack) get worse before better?

Thanks again, Blessings, Luci

-- In iodine , B <vbaker@...> wrote:

>

> Yes, thank you Pam. Please read the New Member doc where it discusses

the

> false reading of an iodine test if bromides are present.

>

> --

>

>

>

> At 06:18 PM 6/16/2011, you wrote:

>

>

> >What was her bromide level on her loading test? Her receptors could

be

> >blocked by bromide flouride or chlorine and these results could be

> >bogus.....Just a potential to be aware of. Unlikely 83 is her true

level

> >in US without supplementing prior. Pam

> >

> >On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM, luci535

> ><<mailto:lutenenbaum@...lutenenbaum@... wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >My daughter takes 25mg of Iodoral with breakfast and her supplements

and

> >Erfa sublingually. We have noticed she is tired at night but has a

lot

> >of trouble sleeping. She has only taken 25 mg because her loading

test

> >came back at 83% so we were guessimating how much she needs.

> >

> >Any ideas? Should she try taking it at night? I have read that it

> >could keep you awake but I also noticed with her that things

sometimes

> >take a few hours to kick in. Specifically, last year when she tried

> >Synthroid. She was better taking it at night than in the morning.

> >

> >She is also on LDN. For some that does disturb their sleep. She has

> >been taking LDN for awhile and it has not disturbed her sleep.

> >

> >Thanks very much,

> >

> >Have a Blessed day,

> >

> >Luci

> >

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I am hungry. I am 8 days post op and it hasn't gone away much since I got out

of the hospital. I am drinking plenty of water, clear broth. Today I tried a

vanilla " Oh Yeah " just to get more protein in. I had broth for lunch. Water

all afternoon and it is dinner and I am hungry-nothing seems to satisfy me. I

feel like I will be the one who won't get filled on 2 TBSP of anything. Any

suggestions?

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Are you taking your Nexium or another PPI? I had TERRIBLE "hunger" that started about 4-5 days out and someone told me it was probably acid. I'm thinking "YEAH, RIGHT!! Acid? No, it's hunger - I know what hunger feels like! Acid gives your heartburn and I don't have that, I'm just hungry!" It was so bad that it made me want to cheat on my liquid diet! I did realize I hadn't taken my Nexium in a few days, so I started it back in desperation to try anything that may work and within 24 hours.....RELIEF! It wasn't perfect, but manageable and then the next day was even better. If you are taking Nexium then it may not be working for you (it doesn't work for everyone and you may have to see your PCP for another kind), or maybe try taking 2 a day. Your tummy may be working overtime producing acid and you need a higher dosage! I was able to come off the Nexium and go to Prilosec OTC and it was working perfectly until I got

pregnant and whatever changes that has caused, I now have to take 2 a day to keep the acid at bay! Acid mimics hunger as crazy as it may sound...it's not just heartburn.Don't worry - the restriction will be there, you will not notice on liquids, but as soon and you start mushies you will be shocked at how little you will be able to eat!Good luck! Sent from my iPadOn Oct 28, 2011, at 9:58 PM, "themouse1960" <themouse1960@...> wrote:

I am hungry. I am 8 days post op and it hasn't gone away much since I got out of the hospital. I am drinking plenty of water, clear broth. Today I tried a vanilla "Oh Yeah" just to get more protein in. I had broth for lunch. Water all afternoon and it is dinner and I am hungry-nothing seems to satisfy me. I feel like I will be the one who won't get filled on 2 TBSP of anything. Any suggestions?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I bet you don't experience the feeling of hunger anymore. I know for me after having sleeve surgery and working my way through "head hunger." at the start I still do not experience that old feeling of hunger I used to have before I had the surgery.

I was sleeved 3 years ago and feel so very lucky to not experience that feeling of hunger.

Suzanne

In a message dated 10/29/2011 4:25:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kristaacasey@... writes:

Are you taking your Nexium or another PPI? I had TERRIBLE "hunger" that started about 4-5 days out and someone told me it was probably acid. I'm thinking "YEAH, RIGHT!! Acid? No, it's hunger - I know what hunger feels like! Acid gives your heartburn and I don't have that, I'm just hungry!" It was so bad that it made me want to cheat on my liquid diet! I did realize I hadn't taken my Nexium in a few days, so I started it back in desperation to try anything that may work and within 24 hours.....RELIEF! It wasn't perfect, but manageable and then the next day was even better. If you are taking Nexium then it may not be working for you (it doesn't work for everyone and you may have to see your PCP for another kind), or maybe try taking 2 a day. Your tummy may be working overtime producing acid and you need a higher dosage! I was able to come off the Nexium and go to Prilosec OTC and it was working perfectly until I got pregnant and whatever changes that has caused, I now have to take 2 a day to keep the acid at bay! Acid mimics hunger as crazy as it may sound...it's not just heartburn.

Don't worry - the restriction will be there, you will not notice on liquids, but as soon and you start mushies you will be shocked at how little you will be able to eat!

Good luck! Sent from my iPad

On Oct 28, 2011, at 9:58 PM, "themouse1960" <themouse1960@...> wrote:

I am hungry. I am 8 days post op and it hasn't gone away much since I got out of the hospital. I am drinking plenty of water, clear broth. Today I tried a vanilla "Oh Yeah" just to get more protein in. I had broth for lunch. Water all afternoon and it is dinner and I am hungry-nothing seems to satisfy me. I feel like I will be the one who won't get filled on 2 TBSP of anything. Any suggestions?

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Themouse1960

Hang in there. I had hunger too. I don't know if it was acid. I did take my nexium, without it I still have acid reflux. I had hunger for the first two weeks. I don't believe that it was head hunger. I wonder if the gherlin hormone is still in our system for a few weeks after surgery. Also it's normal to feel hungry on 500 calories a day. With 500 calories a day your blood suger drops and need more calories. I understand that it's hard to get 800 calories in on chicken stock and you will be able to consume more calories soon. Be patient with your self. Keep hydrated. Get enough sodium to settle your sleeve (the chicken stock will do that), and ease into protein shakes when you can. It's going to be okay. You will not feel the restriction until you move on to mushies. Now I'm hungery about every 3 hours, but the hunger is sutle. It's not the raging hunger of before surgery. I tend toward hypoglycemia. Do you? I eat a hard boiled egg and I'm good for the next 3 hours. You will get there. This is the hard part for sure!

K

Re: Is this normal?

Are you taking your Nexium or another PPI? I had TERRIBLE "hunger" that started about 4-5 days out and someone told me it was probably acid. I'm thinking "YEAH, RIGHT!! Acid? No, it's hunger - I know what hunger feels like! Acid gives your heartburn and I don't have that, I'm just hungry!" It was so bad that it made me want to cheat on my liquid diet! I did realize I hadn't taken my Nexium in a few days, so I started it back in desperation to try anything that may work and within 24 hours.....RELIEF! It wasn't perfect, but manageable and then the next day was even better. If you are taking Nexium then it may not be working for you (it doesn't work for everyone and you may have to see your PCP for another kind), or maybe try taking 2 a day. Your tummy may be working overtime producing acid and you need a higher dosage! I was able to come off the Nexium and go to Prilosec OTC and it was working perfectly until I got pregnant and whatever changes that has caused, I now have to take 2 a day to keep the acid at bay! Acid mimics hunger as crazy as it may sound...it's not just heartburn.

Don't worry - the restriction will be there, you will not notice on liquids, but as soon and you start mushies you will be shocked at how little you will be able to eat!

Good luck! Sent from my iPad

On Oct 28, 2011, at 9:58 PM, "themouse1960" <themouse1960@...> wrote:

I am hungry. I am 8 days post op and it hasn't gone away much since I got out of the hospital. I am drinking plenty of water, clear broth. Today I tried a vanilla "Oh Yeah" just to get more protein in. I had broth for lunch. Water all afternoon and it is dinner and I am hungry-nothing seems to satisfy me. I feel like I will be the one who won't get filled on 2 TBSP of anything. Any suggestions?