Question:
Almost 5 weeks P.O.-not hungry this last week..HELP!

It seemed for the first 4 weeks I have been doing well and eating and at times even feeling a bit of hunger, but suddenly these last 4 days or so I have become completely disinterested in food...not hungry, bored by the whole idea of eating..I can not find an appetite for eating anything...I try to force myself to have something, but worry that I am not getting the protein I need in. It seems that the only thing this week that I want is water or watermelon. This morning I tried to have a glass of protein shake and only got about a quarter in...for lunch I was able to eat about a quarter cup of oatmeal with lactaid free milk and that is it, threw the rest out...I am really scared b/c I don't understand why suddenly I am just not hungry and most food sounds completely unappealing to me..HELP..advice sooo welcome.    — Trish R. (posted on August 22, 2002)

August 22, 2002
Trish, this happens early on. Enjoy the no hunger phase, as some point in the future, the hunger does come back, just sooner for some and later for others. You may not be drinking enough water if you are craving water and watermelon (juicy-liquidy). Try upping your liquids, to include more protein drinks, even if they are not appealing. Try frozen protein shakes with fruit in them that your make yourself. Lots of good recipes! As long as you can get in the protein, don't worry so much about the food..you will get your appetite back again..
   — Cindy R.

August 22, 2002
I wouldn't worry. I had my rny on June 11th and at first I could eat a lot more than I should have been able to. Now I barely get interested in food and have to make myself eat. My doctor said that this is completely normal and that there will be phases of eating and disinterest and that is okay as long as I get in the protein, water, and vitamins. I tell you sometimes I just cannot get it all in and eat food too but on the "hungry" days, I try to overcompensate by really bulking up on the protein. Good luck! 6/11/02 down 52 pounds!
   — cjabates