Question:
No appetite

I am 3 weeks post-op and have no appetite the smell and taste of food makes me sick to my stomache. There for I am not getting enough protine. Can anyone help.    — JillmHanson (posted on March 22, 2006)

March 22, 2006
I had the same thing. I tried milk and it tasted sour but then I got it really cold and it tasted fine. Since I couldn't stand to eat I drank milk because it had protein and some fat and could tolerate it until I could find and move on too protein shakes.
   — 1968 Loser

March 22, 2006
I am three weeks out too and I am having the same difficulty. I hope you get some insight soon so that I can read it LOL. Good luck to you and God Bless.
   — jeanfergus

March 22, 2006
I was the same way but it soon will go away. I will never forget on the way home from the airport after my surgery we stopped at Walmart to get a few things I waited in the car I got out to get some fresh air and all I could smell was fried chicken they were cooling inside I thought I was going to lose it.. There still is some foods that I still can't handle the smell of but nothing bad. For protien try going to GNC and buying a bottle of liquid protein I mix a pitcher of crystal light and put it in empty water bottles and mix the protien in them and drink them like that it si a fruit punch flavor and very good. Try it you will at least get your protien in till the smell thing subsides. I think all of our senses are alot more sensitive after surgery. Foods I didn't like before surgery I liked after it si weird. Good Luck to you and if you would like to talk more please write me. Thanks Cindy
   — NYCindy

March 22, 2006
Luckily I didn't have that problem, but you might want to try holding your nose when you try to eat or drink. If it is the smell that is affecting you, you might be able to bypass that if you aren't able to smell it. Hope this works for you.
   — cindizzy

March 23, 2006
I am now 3 years post-op but also had the same problem in the beginning. My best advice is for you to eat something every 2 to 3 hours regardless of how bad it may taste to you right now. I did not eat as often as I should have or enough at one time in the beginning and my stomach closed. I had to have a balloon scope to stretch it back open. The procedure is not painful or invasive just can be avoided in some cases. I do know what you mean on not tasting good or smelling bad. I can remember crying almost everytime it was time to eat because I didn't know how I was going to get anything down. I think it has something to do with the anesthesia and it will pass... I promise. Hang in there and good luck!!
   — dl_roark