Normally a stress eater, lately no appetite despite lots of stress--what gives?

waitinggame
on 9/12/11 3:27 am - Bowie, MD

I have been under an inordinate amount of stress lately. In the past, I used to go straight to food when stressed. Granted, after my surgery, I didn't find myself doing as much stress eating, but still some. Well recently, I've had no appetite at all. Literally have to look at the clock to remember to eat. I knew it was weird today when I thought to myself that I had time to grab a quick lunch out and then didn't even want to bother because I'm just not hungry. Now I must admit that in the past hunger was NOT a deciding factor for me whether to eat or not--if a craving struck me then I ate. So maybe it is just that I have really learned to listen to my body, but I'm just amazed that I'm not being drawn to food in this super stressful time.

I've heard the hunger hormone is supressed for some time after surgery. I thought my appetite was back to a normal, but managable level. Is there something in our bodies that causes our appetite to diminish again after it had come back after RNY?

Not complaining--just kind of relieved and puzzled.

Thanks!

Denise

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Paul C.
on 9/12/11 3:37 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

do you hit the gym to relieve your stress?

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

waitinggame
on 9/12/11 10:03 am - Bowie, MD

Surely you jest?? That would make FAAAARRRRRR too much sense Paul!! LOL! I've actually not been to the gym in several weeks, which is VERY out of the ordinary for me (unless I'm hurt or sick and right now it's neither)

. I have increased my walking, but no where near what I need to be doing for fitness in terms of cardio or weight training like I had been. Crap hit the fan here at home and I started a new job, and, and, and--just very out of my element having so much of my time eaten up now with work, getting kids back into a routine, and having 82 appointments a week to get ready for my upcoming surgery. Then I kind of talked myself out of going this week because I didn't want to make myself sore prior to the operation. So I'm pretty much in "excuse-of-the-day" mode. I actually can't believe I haven't been. The good news is I know I'll be back when my body allows after the surgery. Used to be a several week layoff meant certain doom for my exercise program, but thankfully that is no longer the case.

Hmmm, maybe, just maybe, I'll haul my butt into the gym for a nice, easy cardio session for the next couple days--nah!

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Koko10
on 9/12/11 3:40 am - NC

RNY on 02/01/11

That's interesting because I'm a stress eater as well. I am 2 years behind you in my surgery though, but I've found that I'm not stress eating now either. I will get a burning sensation in my stomach when I'm stressed though. I usually take something for that and try to calm down. I'd be interested in hearing what others have to say.

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(deactivated member)
on 9/12/11 3:43 am - Santa Cruz, CA

RNY on 06/20/05

Oddly enough, I have found the same thing! I now find that when I'm stressed out, I can't eat!

I've always heard about people who do this normally, but I'd never experienced it myself until I
was post-op.

Strange, but good!

waitinggame
on 9/12/11 10:06 am - Bowie, MD

"Strange, but good" So true!!

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

cajungirl
on 9/12/11 4:23 am

RNY on 02/21/05

I recall mentioning this to you and Tori a while back. I don't know the answer but I've also and I'm currently going through the same thing still. I do find depending on what the stressors I'm dealing with at the time does impact how I react to a food situation. I'm perplexed as to the lack of desire to eat and having to force myself to get in protein and the limited amount I can consume still this far out.

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waitinggame
on 9/12/11 10:06 am - Bowie, MD

I think that is probably what is the most concerning to me right now--my appetite and limitation is causing me issues with getting in the extra protein I need right now prior to surgery. I'm getting it in, but barely. I think I know what you mean about the kind of stressor affecting the impact. Hard to explain, but I get you on that.

Well, I guess if I manage to live through Friday I'll pay closer attention to my eating and what is going on around me near the time I'm eating.

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Mary B.
on 9/12/11 5:41 am - Southern, MD

Revision on 01/24/11

Same thing here. Stress, joy, sadness, excitement...didnt matter pre op...or with the band. I could eat. The time on the clock would tell me to eat too.

Since rny, Ive noticed a complete turn around. Stress and I dont want to eat. At all.

I like it. Makes me feel like a 'normal, skinny' person.

Hope your stress eases up a bit.

Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010

waitinggame
on 9/12/11 10:09 am - Bowie, MD

As I always say, sometimes just good to know you aren't alone (or broken as I've wondered in the past!). I do like the normalcy of the not eating when stressed reaction--so often people around me would say, "I'm so upset, I haven't eaten much in days." I'd be like, "What? You want me to eat that for you?" Just a completely foreign concept to me--until now.

I hope my stress eases up a bit too! Thanks!!

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Normally a stress eater, lately no appetite despite lots of stress--what gives?

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