Appetite

Hello,<br />
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Just wondering how long was it befor you got your appetite back after surgery. I never feel hungry. I just try to remember to eat at least something every few hours and sip all day. <br />
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Should I be feeling hungry? My surgeon said it will come back gradually.

Hi Mary,

l'm sure we're all different but for me - it is just now happening at 7 1/2 months out.   I am so regimented on when l take my vitamins, eat meals and eat snacks that l am like you - don't feel hungry.    But,  every once in  a while l get that feeling that "hey l'm hungry".   But, it has been very very gradual and usually if it does happen - it's close to my meal or snack time anyway.

Also wanted you to know that l league bowl too!  But it's Thurs. mornings at Dale City!  We start after labor day - can't wait.  l'm sure l'll suck the first few weeks but l do have fun! LOL

It may never come back.  I am about 14 months out and it comes in waves.  There are times I feel like I can eat anything not nailed down, but usually, I am not usually hungry unless it has been a long time since I ate.  Feeling  hungrey should not be a cue for you to eat.  If you feel hungry it usually means it has been to long since you ate and your body is deficent.  That is also when you will tend to over eat or not choose the best food choices.  If you keep a scheduled time to eat you will maintain your blood sugar levels and energy level, you will eat the right foods and protions and maintain a healthy weigh loss.

At almost two years out, it is only occasionally that I really FEEL hungry.  The important thing, as others have said, is to make sure you are eating regularly. 

Hello, thanks to all for the comments. I don't think I want my appetite to come back. I like it better this way, cause like you all said it causes me to be more aware of the food choioces that I make. So far I have been making great food choices. More healthy food choices.

Good am,

I'm nearing 7 years post op and I still have more days than not where I'm NOT feeling hungry. At lot of times when I DO feel hungry its because I'm not getting in enough fluids or I've skipped a meal which is NOT a good idea. Its good to try and plan your days if possible so that you allow enough time to eat & drink and digest. The post here Courtney does is really helpful. Its breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner. My snacks are always light to begin with and I have to fight to get them in. I purposely get in my protein at my main meals. Then I focus on other things (veggies & fruits). At times, I do supplement with a protein shake if I'm on the go or jam packed with so much I would rather not eat badly.

All best!

According to my nutritionist it varies with each person.  I got mine back at about 2 months out of surgery.  Since I pretty much stay on a schedule it doesn't effect me too much.  I will say that the week before my period I seem to starve and eat constantly.