Will I ever want food????

I am 6+ weeks out and I don't like to eat, I know this sounds so stupid. I treat myself with the only thing I like if I make my protien and water goals, the only thing I like is SF fudgecicles. So I have one in the evening if I get at least 50 of protien and 60 of fluid. I get a little hungry in the morning, so I have a high protien drink. It's seems to be getting worse because I really liked soup at first. My Dr. says I should be eating 3, 4oz meals of soft food. I have lost 35 lbs so far. Maybe I should just be happy with the not wanting food, is this ok, will it change? Any ideas???

Hi Robyn, I am having the same problem. I am 7 weeks out and have lost my appetite in the last few weeks. Everyone is telling me that it does come back, but I do understand the frustration. I never thought I would be able to say "I just dont want to eat" or "I forgot to eat today", but I have and in a way it is quite thrilling and makes me feel kind of "normal" for once in my life. Good luck to you, Rena

Hi Robin, I had my surgery just a few days before you and I am the same way. Eating is a huge PITA and I never feel hungry anyway. I have to force every bite down. It would be great if we just didnt have to eat huh! I am told this is normal though and it will pass. Good luck.

There are times when I get hungry, and times when I forget to eat. I hear that after a year your appetite comes back so I guess I am just going to enjoy it for now. As long as your getting your protein in I am sure your fine. Also the vitamins are important. Shannon

Hi Robin, I am 9 weeks out and I feel the same way. I never was much of a breakfast eater. I start eating lunch at 1130 and it takes me until about 1p to eat half of it. (1/4 sandwich and 1/2 cup of soup) I try to finish the rest between 3-4p. If I'm not nauseous, I can call it a good day. If I get nauseous, I'm no good til it comes up. I can't eat dinner. On the days I have no desire for food, I practice drinking water. You have asked a great question-will I ever want food again!!!

Thought I was the only one. LOL I cannot tolerate most of the soft foods either and am pretty much living on 60 grams of protien from whey protein which mixed with water equal about 200 total calories a day. Most food either smells awful or will not stay down. I have been able to tolerate crisp bacon (1 slice only****asionally. Eggs of any kind just do not stay down. I also put a little peanut butter on a spoon and slowly eat it once in a while...It seems to work okay and helps with that want to taste something craving. My doctor says it will change over time and I am going to be patient and be happy with my 44 pound weight loss since my surgery 9/22/2004. I am almost half way to my weight loss goal. So my advice is to be embrace the good stuff and try to work through the rest. I know it is hard somedays and the frustration levels are high because I am going through the same things. You are doing great with your weight loss and celebrate that... Glenda thegoodwitch