Question:
Is it normal to have no desire to eat?
I am 2 months post-op. For a little over a week I have had no desire to eat. I get my water in, but not much food at all. Like yesterday, no breakfast, no lunch,(lots of water though) and at dinner I ate 4 small scallops. I was fine. Didnt feel hungry. This has been going for over a week now. Down 60 lbs in 2 months. I do need to eat more right? Do I need to force myself to eat when I'm not hungry? Any advice helpful, thanks! — Laurie L. (posted on January 10, 2002)
January 10, 2002
While I can't say it's healthy, I can say you're not alone, at 1 month post
op, I have to set my alarm clock to remind me to eat, or I just won't think
about it.. I also had to decrease my liquid intake so I could eat (I was
drinking WAY more than the "required" 60 + ounces) I told my
surgeon I was having problems, and he's the one who recommended the alarm
clock, but I'm still working on it.. Good luck to you..
— Elizabeth D.
January 10, 2002
Hi Laurie- Absolutely you need to eat more. I'm never hungry and can go
quite comfortably all day without eating a thing, but it's not healthy at
all. You should be eating every three hours or so, and getting your
recommended protein, which I assume is around 60g. If you don't get that
protein, you will gradually become very tired, your hair will fall out, and
worst case scenario you could die. It is so important to eat. also, your
weight loss will stop, as your body will go into starvation mode if you
keep this up, and will try and hold onto every pound you have. Try
excercising too, as that will make you a little more hungry... well not
really hungry, but not as opposed to eating... Good luck and get on track!
— [Anonymous]
January 10, 2002
Hi,
It is very normal at your stage to have no desire to eat. I was the same
way. Believe me..your appetite will return. I am now almost 1 yr out and if
I forget to eat..my tummy reminds me :) . One thing to keep in mind..it is
important to eat well balanced meals 2-3 x a day. You need to eat to stay
healthy . Good luck!
— Eva C.
January 10, 2002
Larrie,I was like that to at 2mo. but yes you got to get some protein in .I
Found this shake that is low on sugar and has 10gm of protein it is called
GLUCERNA made by ensure for diebetics.But it worked for me.Don't drink
water for about a hr or so then drink one of these ,then go back to
drinking water.It has 220 calories but you need at least 800 calories a
day. be care ful you got to eat right . good luck.I've lost 61 pounds and
i'm 2mo &5 da. post opp. wish you the [email protected] NANCY
M.
— NANCY M.
January 10, 2002
Laurie, I do this too, and have to make myself drink protien shakes, even
if I am not hungry. At least I get the protien in, and that (along with
water) is extremely important. Make sure you get your protien, and (I was
told), our appetites will eventually come back! Good luck to you, and let
me know how it goes with you, ok! :)
— Sharon H.
January 10, 2002
I too am like that and I am 5 months post op. It is a strange sensation to
almost "make" yourself eat at least three times a day. I just
eat a couple of ounces of something (usually protein based) when I am not
hungry as from what I understand, you need to keep the calories going in,
in order for your body to "not" think that you are starving it
and in turn not lose the weight. Good luck... I know it is hard!
— Kellie Jo B.
January 10, 2002
Believe me... your hunger WILL come! Mine hit me at 6 months. Later you
will wish you were'nt hungry. ;)
— Danmark
January 10, 2002
hi, well im about 6 weeks out and sometimes i am just like you. I feel
like i cannot eat one bite...But i keep trying and then finding what you
can eat you dont get sick on is another trick in the sack!!!! One day i
bought Moo Goo Gui Pan (excuse spelling) and it set so well. The next time
about 4 bites and i dumped for an hour....Go figure!!! Tonight i ate ham
and green beans and 1/4 of a potato and it all went down very well. Could
prob have eaten more ham but didnt want to push it. (We were at a
restaurant) I worried about everything at first, then my mentors told me
calm down, you'll get your water in soon and your protein too and some days
you will be hungry!!!! I think being kind to ourselves and trying to be
patient..maybe? is helpful???? I'm just a beginner!!!! But thats my 2
cents for today.. :)
— Jackiis
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