tired of eating

okay..we are all around the same stage post-op...and Im wondering...is anybody else just tired of always having to eat? The reason I ask is because I still have no appetite or thrist and its beceom a very real chore for me to eat and drink...and how ironic is that!? Now I KNOW that I HAVE to eat and drink...but Im just tired of eating with no enjoyment at all...am I the only one? Nancy B ..not complaining, just wondering?

Yep, I feel like that everyday. I haven't felt hungry since surgery. I eat because I know I have to. When I plan on eating, I end up picking at it. Like you said, There is absolutely no enjoyment. Kay

Thank you..I was afraid that I was some freak now..I read everyones menus and wonder. "how do they eat all that?" when I have to force myself to eat the bare minimum. Sometimes I gag trying to eat. How ironic is that!? Now I am HAPPY not to be plagued by the cravings now but it sure is a real chore to eat the essentials..protein drinks are NOT pleasant but I start my day with them just to get in the 30 gr protein...blech! Nancy B

I do feel that way at times myself. I know I hae to eat but nothing sounds appealing...and I figured out I can go a whole day of NOT eating just cause I dont think of it. I am not trying to starve myself to death or anything, I just am not hungry much. I am however thirsty almost 3/4 of the day so I keep my bottle of water handy. I know what you mean about it being a chore too, I dont even want to think about what to eat much less actually eat it!! HTH. you are not alone!! Steph

I have a fridge full of things for me to eat, eggs, cheese, broth, cottage cheese, yogurt, protein drinks..and I just sigh and close the door again...if my husband didnt nag me to eat, I could easily go ALL DAY without eating...nothing appeals to me either. IM not even thirsty but I find it easier to drink water now..before it tasted nasty and metallic...nothing tastes good though...sometimes I find my mouth salivating but I just dont WANT the food ..I can smell it..and rememeber how GOOD it used to taste to me..but I just dont WANT it...life is strange *laughs* Thank you for letting me know Im not the only one..most here seem to be handling it very well...I was beginning to feel more and more like a failure bwecause I couldnmt eat...I still cannot eat meat like chicken or beef either...2 shrimp or one boiled egg is all I can get in at a time. Nancy B

And I thought it was just me I have only been eating one or two real meals a day. Today only one and just did shakes to get the rest of my protein in. Just not hungry so why bother. I am drinking though all the time.

nope..not just you, hun- Im doing a protein shake twice a day and cottage cheese for lunch mostly..just trying to get as much protein in at one time so I dont have to eat anything else! Never, EVER, did I ever think that Id hate eating ...LOL! Nancy B ...and grumpy Rufus

Another vote to the affirative. I hate the thought of eating. If something sounds good, I can only take a bite and I am full. I have no appitite or hunger. When I do force myself to eat, nine times out of ten I end up feeling sick if not actually. My daughter(she had WLS two years ago) keeps telling me it will get better, but she admits that she never had the problems eating that I do. Hazel

"Not I", cried the little pig------ meaning, not me---I can eat and never have to force a bite into my mouth.... So-----have to say that I'm not feeling your pain (if you know what I mean). I would say that if you are one of the lucky ones who has no hunger issues anymore then live it up while you can because: HUNGER RETURNS.... Cathy

ABSOOOOOOOOLUTELY!!!! My husband wants to take me out for Mothers Day and I am just not in for up...it seems like such a waste now. Nothing looks good, nothing tastes good. I miss chinese food the most. I just eat casue I have to I am never hungry and if I am it is in my head. Old habits. bad brain bad brain Deborah