Post RNYer's...question for you
QUESTION: Does the "feeling of not being hungry" stick around?
I'm a newbie post op. Right now I don't have HUNGER pain or a desire to eat, no stomach or pouch growling. Head hunger at time...sure. But I really have to get myself to eat my 5-6 mini meals per day. But I don't have a strong sense of "I'm STARVING and my stomach is growling like mad and I have to have something to eat" feeling.
I have a friend who had RNY in 2006 and she says even today she's NEVER actually hungry and often times forgets to eat. I'm just wondering if this is is true, do the feelings of "LACK OF physical HUNGER" actually stick around long term after surgery or does it wear off in time and you get those growling & rumbling noises again in the tummy; those noises that make you run to your pantry and grab some food!!!
Thanks for sharing your experiences so I'll know what to look forward to in this journey. Happy Sunday to you!
"Nothing tastes as GOOD and being HEALTHY FEELS!"
RNY (3/11) Age: 45 Height: 5'5" & NO plastic surgical procedures Starting weight: 270 Lowest weight: 132 Goal weight: 135 Current weight: 138.8
Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,
Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs 
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
WOW, how did you lose 168 lbs in 1 year? That's terrific. There's hope for me yet. I need to lose 100 more lbs. What's your secret...what did you do to be so successful after RNY surgery? It's so encouraging to see that amount of weight loss in 1 year since surgery. Any secrets, tips or recommendations you can offer? I'd love to be to my target weight of around 140lbs or so in a year. I hope I can do it. I've almost lost about 30 lbs since surgery on 3/2.
Thanks,
Donna
"Nothing tastes as GOOD and being HEALTHY FEELS!"
RNY (3/11) Age: 45 Height: 5'5" & NO plastic surgical procedures Starting weight: 270 Lowest weight: 132 Goal weight: 135 Current weight: 138.8
Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,
Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs
35 grams Protein, 240-290 Calories:
- Protein Shake-1 scoop EAS vanilla 100% whey protein powder, 1 cup HEB Mootopia fat free & lactose free milk, 1/4 cup HEB no sugar added frozen fruit: blackberries or blueberries or cherries or mango/papaya/strawberry mix orpeaches or red raspberries or strawberries
40 grams Protein, 280 Calories:
- Protein Shake-1 scoop EAS vanilla 100% whey protein powder, 1 cup HEB Mootopia fat free & lactose free milk, 2 tablespoons PB2, 2 tablespoons Hershey’s sugar free chocolate syrup, 1/4 cup crushed ice
Lunch And Dinner-Choice Of 1/4 Cup HEB Frozen Steamed Vegetables: (8-30 Calories)
Asian stir fry vegetables or broccoli or broccoli stir fry vegetables or cauliflower or french cut green beans or peas & carrots or stir fry blend vegetables or sugar snap stir fry vegetables or yellow squash with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray
Lunch:
13-18 Grams Protein, 283-313 Calories:
- 1/2 cup Hill Country Fare canned garbanzo beans or 1/2 cup Hill Country Fare canned black eyed peas or 1/2 cup Allen’s canned purple hull peas or 1/2 cup Allen’s canned tiny tender field peas with snaps, 2 wedges Laughing Cow light cheese with 2 teaspoons Kraft 100% parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup HEB crumbled goat cheese with 2 teaspoons Kraft 100% parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon HEB light balsamic vinaigrette or 1 tablespoon Newman’s Own low fat sesame ginger salad dressing, 3 HEB 8 grains & seeds crackers
17 Grams Protein, 220 Calories:
- 2 large Egg Land’s Best hard boiled eggs, 2 tablespoons fat free Kraft Miracle Whip dressing, 1 tablespoon Hill Country Fare brown mustard, 1 tablespoon Mt. Olive sugar free sweet pickle relish, 1 small La Tortilla Factory low carb whole wheat or garlic & herb tortilla
30 Minutes Before Dinner: (25 Calories) 1/2 cup low sodium V8 juice
Dinner:
14 Grams Protein, 215-221 Calories:
- 1/2 cup Allen’s canned great northern beans, 1/2 cup HEB vegetable primavera sauce, 1/4 cup steamed zucchini squashor spaghetti squa****ablespoon Kraft 100% parmesan cheese
15 Grams Protein, 240-250 Calories:
- 1 cup Amy’s canned low sodium, low fat split pea soup, 1 slice HEB thin sliced swiss cheese, 2 slices Wasa light rye crispbread or 2 slices Wasa sourdough crispbread
16 Grams Protein, 280-290 Calories:
- 1 cup Progresso canned 99% fat free lentil soup, 1 slice HEB thin sliced swiss cheese, 2 slices Wasa light rye crispbreador 2 slices Wasa sourdough crispbread
16 Grams Protein, 283 Calories:
- Pizza: 1 OroWheat 100% whole wheat sandwich thins, 1/3 cup HEB 4 cheese pizza blend cheese, 1/2 cup HEB vegetable primavera sauce, 1/4 cup Giorgio sliced mushrooms, 2 tablespoons Hill Country Fare sliced California ripe olives, 2 Reese petite artichoke hearts
18 Grams Protein, 250 Calories:
- 1 cup Amy’s canned low fat medium black bean chili, 1 small La Tortilla Factory low carb whole wheat or garlic & herb tortilla
19 Grams Protein, 260 Calories:
- 1/2 cup Casa Fiesta canned no fat refried black beans, 1/4 cup 2% Borden shredded four cheese Mexican cheese, 2 tablespoons Hill Country Fare mild salsa picante sauce, 1 small La Tortilla Factory low carb whole wheat or garlic & herb tortilla
20 Grams Protein, 195 Calories:
- 1/3 cup Original Egg Beaters, (spray pan with Hill Country Fare fat free olive oil cooking spray), 1/4 cup steamed spinach, 1/4 cup 2% Borden shredded four cheese Mexican cheese, 2 tablespoons Hill Country Fare mild salsa picante sauce, 1 small La Tortilla Factory low carb whole wheat or garlic & herb tortilla
20 Grams Protein, 270 Calories:
- 1/2 cup Casa Fiesta canned no fat refried beans, 1/4 cup 2% Borden shredded four cheese Mexican cheese, 2 tablespoons Hill Country Fare mild salsa picante sauce, 1 small La Tortilla Factory low carb whole wheat or garlic & herb tortilla
Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,
Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs
But Hunger? Nope, I rarely feel hungry, never like before my surgery. I eat because I'm supposed to eat, and most days when I'm working and stuff, I have to struggle to get 1100 calories in because I'm just not hungry. If I don't "work it" I usually get about 700 calories in.
With nothing to do right now but eat, drink, take meds and ponder the universe, I'm eating more than I should.
~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!
But it's nothing like hunger pre-op
~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!
Kelly
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