No Appetite

Hi Everyone! I am a newbie. Surgery was completed Monday, August 23rd. I am 27 pounds down. I can tell the difference already. But here is the thing. I don't have any appetite. Anytime I look at food I get physically sick to the tummy. I wasn't feeling like that before. In the last 4 days I haven't been able to eat. I've tried, I've taste but can't eat because my tummy feels full and I get sick just thinking about food. I saw my surgeon he told me I was doing great with my weight loss and after leaving his office I've lost my appetite. He gave me a list of things I can now eat for the next 6 weeks and I was so excited and now I can't stand to see it or smell it. Has anyone gone through or going through this stage. If so let me know. Thanks- Black Diamond

Yes, But stand fast because things will get better. It will change in time do NOT force yourself to eat right now but make sure you are following your Dr's directions. It is VERY important to get the water, walking and protein in your system in small moderations. Take small bits of food on a scheduled bases to allow your stomach to move and digest foods until it is normal again. Don't go to fast because you will get sick. I had my op. on 08/30/04 and I am exactly two weeks out TODAY and down 33.7 lbs and I feel great. I walk and drink my water and mostly I follow my Dr's directions to a tee. Remember, This is a serious surgery and just do what they tell you to do, period! Your stomach lining needs time to HEAL, period; so eat accordingly. I'm not preaching but my Dr's directions is helping me. Take care, -gwen

I'm having similar problems, except last night I got hungry, but as soon as I smelled dinner, I had to force myself to eat. This morning I ate some oatmeal, felt terrible for several hours. It's to the point where I can barely drink, although warm decaf tea did sit well this morning after my nauseas bit. I also have allergies kicking in so that isn't helping either. Anyway, I know this doesn't help your situation, but I wanted you to know that you're not alone. Barbara

Yes I think this happens to everyone. I am a month out and still can not eat- or have lack of appetite. I just take it a day at a time. Denise