the return of the appetite

okay soooooooooo all of a sudden I have my appetite back I was 365 before surgery now stuck at 315 had surgery on 1/20/04 very depressed trying to muster up the strength to go to ballys instead of the buffet please help.........

Hi Rachel, my surgery was 1/14. I started at 375 and am now at 317. I just went through a week with absolutely no loss. It was very depressing consdiering how little we eat. I have also noticed that my appetite has returned. It's nothing like it was pre-op, but I find my self shocked to realize that I am hungry. I thought this wouldn't happen for quite a while yet. Maybe we can get some good ideas. You have worked way to hard to give up and go the buffet! Be strong . . . Good luck! Susan

I feel that hunger feeling coming back more often. But usually a few bites of something heavy cures it. Like cheese or soy nuts really fill me up. Don't give up you are doing great!!! Bally's may be a lot to start with - just go out for a walk. Dawn -50

I have also noticed a little appetite crawling back but I can't eat much. I have been losing the same 2 pounds the past two weeks. As soon as I have gone back to work and started exercising. I know this happens. JUST NEED TO VENT!

I had surgery 1/8/04. And I too, seem to be hunrgy far more often that I thought I would. I started at 255, and I have been at 210-215 for 2 weeks now. It is depressing because while I may snack here and there my total daily intake could equal one pre-op meal! So, to be stuck is frustrating. I know my boyfriend is supprised each time I tell him I am hungry. Hopefully we will just make wise choices when snacking. And Congrats on what youve accomplished thus far, dont give up Or give in. The pounds will start dropping again...I just gotta believe that! You might want to try Curves before Ballys. Good Luck on the rest of your journey!

Surgery 1/22 weighted 338 now down to 271 as of 3/26. I find if i eat to much or the wrong foods in the bathroom I go to Vomit. The stomach pain and vomiting is not worth the food. I live on soup and saltine crackers and chesse.