Decrease in appetite 6 weeks post-op, not complaining, just wondering why.

I had open RNY Jan 15th. After my surgery I did not feel this constant fullness that some other people feel. I had horrible head hunger and felt like my stomach was always growling. I felt like I could eat way too much, I could eat 10 crackers and 2 oz. of string cheese easily. A whole gardenburger with fat free cheese no problem. Starting about 5 days ago things have changed. Just now I ate three crackers with less than 1 oz. string cheese and threw the rest away, I was so stuffed. I have been eating half a gardenburger. And I don't *feel* like eating anymore, it seems like such a hassle. I have been watching the food channel and I can appreciate that the food looks really good, but I don't want to eat it. This just seems so opposite of what I have been reading in the library, like when the swelling goes down you can eat a little more I have read. I am taking in fluids ok and having regular BMs so I am not afraid of anything being stuck. But has anyone else had this experience? I hope it lasts. =)

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