Strange feeling

So I am on my 5th day post op and had to ask if I am weird or something.  Since the surgery 5 days ago, I don't "feel" hungry, I think of food but thats about it.  I don't really want anything throughout the day, because I am not feeling hungry so...am I broken? lol  Should I try to drink my protein shakes even though I am "satisfied" with jus****er?  It's the weirdest sensation ever not to really feel "hungry" other then head hunger.  I've been doing great drinking water, but then I feel too full to try to drink a protein shake  because the "fullness" of the water lasts so long.  Maybe I gotta just get my timing down :)  any thoughts?

It is completely normal to not feel hunger.  You definitely want to make sure you get your protein in - and that counts towards your water/fluids for the day.  I remember how hard it was in the beginning, but it does get easier.

Not having hunger is normal for this surgery    I am   two and a half years out and i  dont have  the old hunger.   I have head hunger.   Sometimes i think i am hungry  because i have not had anything for a while.

You need to plan your meals.  and stick to that.   You need to  get at least  45 gr of protein in a day   90  is better.  You dont want to lose muscle  when you are losing weight  so protein is very important.  You are not broken!!!   It is the wonders of the surgery  so use the tool  while you can .  I have heard people say their   hunger came back with a vengeance.   but mine never has yet.

Take care


Patty

yep, normal. I was pretty much where you are last week, thinking I just really liked water and not feeling hungry so just ok with that. I had to kick myself in the butt to restart the protein. It really is important. Glad you are doing well. Its very weird not feeling hungry, huh?

Very normal in the beginning.  I am 14 months out and wanted to chew my arm off in the drive through waiting for my wake up wrap this morning....lol.  Enjoy it while it lasts. 

I got two!!!! LOL

I'm still marveling at not feeling hungry. I have to make sure I have protein throughout the day. It's weird to have to remember to eat! This week is easier than last week with managing food/protein. Just keep working through it all.

I still don't get hungry like I used to, I am hoping I am one of the lucky ones that stays that way.  But I have found it's very important to plan my meals every day so that I get enough protein, I never have trouble getting enough calories...LOL

Oh, and in the beginning (first few weeks) getting your water in is just as important, but like someone else said, protein shakes count toward your total fluids for the day.