Question:
My appetiete has significantly increased and I'm 2 mos. post-op
Initially I could barely eat a party size chicken wing, or an egg. Now I can eat 2 regular chicken wings and then some. I've been hitting the gym hard and doing water aerobics. So far I've lost 34lbs. Anyone see an increase in their eating after 2 months? — fiesta76 (posted on July 19, 2007)
July 19, 2007
Hi Sophia, Did you have gastric bypass or Lapband? That might get you
more answers to your question -- if you include that info in your question.
— cherub13
July 19, 2007
it depends on what you had band or bypass? 2 months out I was eating 3 oz
of food, if you find that you can eat more then that try slowing down and
listening to your body. One thing I learned is that when your nose starts
to run stop eating. you have reached your limit. I know that sounds crazy,
buts it's true.
— Jenney
July 19, 2007
I had the gastric bypass and im 6months out and I can not eat a whole
chicken wing. PLus my doctor says chicken is not good for you to eat as
well.
— IzzyW
July 19, 2007
ive been having the same promblem. i never lost my apetite. ive been
complainging to my dr. about me being hungry all the time. he told me to
eat something small every 2hrs1/2 to 3 . i eat protein bar , fruit , or
some small meals. i wanted to go on diet pills bc i stay hungry and im
loosing slow
— yvettetas
July 19, 2007
I had RNY Gastric Bypass......
— fiesta76
July 19, 2007
I had VBG (gastric bypass with a band at the exit of the stomach) 4 weeks
ago. I can eat max 3 oz of chicken, fish, or beef. I have a feeling I
could eat more of the soft foods like eggs, cottage cheese and vegetables,
but I don't. I do feel hungry at times, but it's not the irresistible
hunger like pre-op. My weight is not just melting off, like I read on
another Q&A! I am working hard for what I've lost and it's not too
impressive yet - a total of 32 lbs, but 26 of it came off by 2 weeks post
op. Plus I'm in the gym 5 of 7 days for 30 minutes of cardio. The dr just
released me for some strength training and I'm having a trainer develop a
suggested fitness regime for me. I drink all my liquids and get 90-100 g
of protein/day. The nutritionist also told me to increase my 600
calories/day up to 800 at least. I'm not finding this route to be an easy
ride, but it beats the alternative! Best of luck!
— cleo66
July 19, 2007
Well hitting the gym hard + water aerobics + increase in metabolism =
hungry. Girl your metabolism is in high gear. You might want to start
varying your workouts more -- maybe not working out every day -- give the
body a chance to recover. This may increase your weight loss. I noticed
that if I don't work out for 2-3 days in a row I've lost weight.
— the7thdean
July 19, 2007
Everyone is different. I could only eat 3 chicken nuggets at 8 months out,
but my husband could eat a lot from the day he came home. And we both lost
all of our weight. My doctor only said that chicken is hard for some
people at first, I can eat it fine now, if it is moist enough. Just like
several people I know can not tolerate hamburger. So you have to pick
what works for you, and don't get discouraged--your body will tell you what
you can eat (especially in the first year).
— GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS
July 19, 2007
Hi Sophia, you are not experiencing anything unusual. A lot of what you
have is Head Hunger. Your head has strong control and impulse, and is
making a strong attempt to change your diet habits back to obese habits.
It feels like real hunger, it drives you crazy, but it is NOT physical
hunger. Your body thinks you are starving, your body is angry because it
wants more food because it is greedy. It is a head issue, and now that you
have lost so much weight, it wants to fight you on it. So don't disappoint
your brain, give it a fight. You can make good choices and fight the head
hunger. You need distractions that lead to good habits, and you need to
know where your weaknesses are so you can avoid those foods and
temptations. I drink warm tea to help sometimes or take a hot bath or
shower or read a book or go for a walk. Also, keep in mind that if you
work out really hard many days a week, you may need more calories, just be
careful how you consume those calories. Your body needs protein and
vitamins and minerals to heal and lose weight, so be reasonable with
reasonable foods, but like a young child cries when he is not hungry, so do
we. Don't listen to those cries until it is real hunger. It takes time to
figure out when you are hungry and when you are not, but that is part of
the fight. Our health is worth it, so I say stand up and fight. You are
worth it. Take care, Patricia P.
— Patricia P
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