No Appetite after surgery

Well I had my surgery on friday and I am doing ok so far just been sleeping a lot.  I did move around a little today.  I have not had an appetite, is this normal after surgery?? I hope so, I have forced myself to eat some yogurt and cream of wheat. 

Congratulations on your recent surgery!  I am four years out now, and I remember not having an appetite for almost the first entire year.  But believe me, it comes back with a vengence, so enjoy it while it is hibernating.  Take care, Patty 

I remember these days too - only mine only lasted a few months - enjoy it while it last!!!  It is normal and doesn't last long enough! Jackie

Hi Lucky!  Congrats on having your surgery.  Now comes the fun part, huh?  I had my lapband done last week Monday. I'm so glad you asked that question because I too have not had an appetite. Keep us posted on how yer doing.  This is a wonderful place to come & get advice, cyber-hugs, or whatever you may need.  Wonderful people here, for sure.

Hi Lucky!   Congrats on your surgery! Today is my 3 month anniv. and I've just gotten some sort of appretite back.

I liked it better not having one!  For me, water was difficult.  Make sure you try your best to stay hydrated and get as much water in as you can stand, not til it hurts though. I had to concentrate on ONLY protien and water for the first few months.  AND, of course, the supplements in a  week for you.  Take care and enjoy the journey! Joy  

Congrats & Welcome to the losing side.  Yep definitely normal as everyone has said.  Focus ont he protein and water but do make sure to keep making a point to try and eat a little bit when you are supposed to.  That appetite will come back eventually.  Sleeping is normal but don't forget to get your walking in.  Best wishes and keep us updated on your journey.

I am sure your stomach is sore and your brain is not really feeling most of the hunger pains . I had RNY 3 years plus ago . I am never hungry . My doctor did what he calls putting the fire out . He cut my Vagus Nerve .. the nerve in the stomach that signals when you are hungry .. so .. me ..I have to make myself eat ... and that is great .. fine by me .. what a neat tool addition .  You will get your appetitie back .. and just be ready to control it .  Congrats on your sugery .

Vagotomy (cutting of the vagus nerve) is a now-obsolete therapy that was performed for peptic ulcer disease. Vagotomy is currently being researched as a less invasive alternative weight loss procedure to gastric bypass surgery^[2]. The procedure curbs the feeling of hunger and is sometimes performed in conjunction with putting bands on patients's stomachs, resulting in average weight loss of 43% at six months with diet and exercise^[3]. Five pencil-sized scars are the result of the procedure.

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Congrats Lucky and welcome to the loosing side. The not eating or not being hungry is totally normal, and it will go away, you need to eat, and drink even if it is tiny meals and lil sips you will do better each day and we welcome you here on the VA Board.

Congrats on the surgery and welcome to the wonderful world of the Loosing Side!!!   As the others have said, don't worry about not being hungry.  I'm 14 months out and most of the time I don't get hungry either.  Usually when I do feel hungry, it's because I've skipped a meal/snack time and waited way too long to get some protein in me.  When that happens, I usually feel sick - not dumping, but very unhappy tummy for a few hours (even if I have yogurt or milk or something light for the tummy).  I also find that I can't eat later on in the evening - usually after about 7:30pm or so.  When I eat later on in the evening, even if I've had some good protein snacks or a shake in the late afternoon;  I have an unhappy tummy.  Anyway, don't worry about not being hungry   Set up a schedule of when to have your protein - and you'll be adjusting the schedule the further out from surgery you get.  I find that most of the time, I have to 'force' myself to eat or drink a shake.  My mind knows that I need the protein, but most of the time, tummy doesn't let me know it wants some until it's way late.... BTW - my husband is almost 7 years post-op (it'll be 7 yrs on 8/11) and most of the time he doesn't get hungry either :-) Congrats & Welcome to the Loosing Side - Helen aka - ReeRee B

 Thanks Everyone for your support.  I feel better knowing I am normal Today was much better, still not feeling hungry but have been eating my meals as schduled and i did get in a 20 minute walk.  my belly is still sore.  It felt good to get outside. Donna