eating problems

Since my RNY on November 13 I have not felt hungry at all, not once. At first I was excited that I couldn't feel hungry because before my surgery I was constantly hungry and eating way too much..Now, I have to force myself to eat, and many days I don't get enough calories in because eating has become a chore. It's gotten to where chewing and swallowing food makes me cringe and nauseates me. I loathe eating and wish I could subsist on protein drinks, water, and vitamins.   Is anyone else having these problems? I can't tell if it is psychological or physical.

I have the same issue and have been working on it.  I've learned to think of food as medicine and knowing that I have to take in a certain amount everyday and that is the only thing that works.

I had that for a little bit, but then it quickly changed to being hungry A LOT...so that scared me too!  Now I eat like every couple hours.  I thought eating was a chore at the beginning, but it has gotten much better now and I enjoy it again!!!  Hopefully it will pass soon!!! 

Its important to get yourself on a food schedule and stick to it - set a timer/reminder if necessary. Eating is a chore early out - you have to remember that basically you are completely re-learning how to eat... and that takes time. Its definately not an enjoyable experience until you are further out - just keep pushing yourself with the food schedule and think about it more like something you just have to do to survive and trust me that it will get better. Once you have healed more, moved thru the food stages and the pouch relaxes some you will find eating is more enjoyable and less of a chore.

yeah, exactly what Jennifer said. She and I are always on the same page! I guess great minds think alike! LOL....Don't worry too much, it WILL get better as things heal up, for now - even though it may suck, you just gotta "take your medicine..."

When you had surgery they cut the nerves that sent the signal to your brain telling you that you are hungry or full.  I have yet (2 years later) to get that "hungry" feeling back and I consider it a blessing.  But I hear ya.  Many post-ops go through a "food is gross" phase.  I remember having to leave the house because the smell of my family's food made me want to ralph.  It passes.  This is also the reason new post-ops need to measure food - because you're not going to get that same "Okay, Im full" feeling that tells you when it is time to quit eating.   So now is the time to re-teach yourself how to eat and drink in a way that will help you lose weight and help you keep it off.  Like Jennifer suggested - set a schedule in place for meals - I eat every 3 hours and keep a food journal for example.  See if something like that could help you.   This will get better with time - until then just keep at it.  You will not lose weight if you don't eat.  If that is the motivation you need, keep it in mind.