Question:
Do you have no desire to eat?
I have no desire to eat most days. I have to force myself to eat when my stomach starts to hurt. I will take a few bites of something and then want to stop. Anyone else experience this? I am concerned b/c I know I am not getting in my required protein each day. I try the protein supplements at times (Carnation Instant Breakfast - No Sugar added) but I just hate to eat. Any suggestions? — Renee T. (posted on August 28, 2008)
August 28, 2008
I am with you, I am 10 months out and I still don't like to eat. When I
first had surgery though, I did force myself to get my protein in but now
if I eat, I eat, if not, then so be it. I am on my way to see my doctor
now so we'll see if I'm doing any harm by not eating. I'm 120 lbs down
though so something must be working.
— PAWLLA L.
August 28, 2008
Basically I think in order for the WLS to work then this is pretty much the
way you feel about food.
I'm 8 months out and I can eat more now but in the beginning, yes, a couple
bites and I couldn't eat anymore. That's why it's important to a. take
your vitamins, b. the few bites you DO eat need to be protein..c...try to
get protein in drinkable forms as they won't fill you up as much.
— cjjordan
August 28, 2008
I'm 3 days post op and I have no desire to eat either. I am hoping it will
get better. For now I am sucking on ice chips and trying to stay hydrated.
How far out are you? If you are more than a month I would call my dr.
— PassGirl
August 28, 2008
Same here. I am going to be 3 months post op on the 30th and i can't stand
the sight or smell of food.
— dodgerfan
August 28, 2008
I am a little over 2 years post op. All of you are perfectly normal. I
remember my son telling me for at least the first 8-12 months 'You don't
look like you ENJOY eating any more,' and saying that it looked like I was
being punished when I was eating. As you progress, you will rely a little
less on the protein drinks and learn to eat 'real' food better...but in the
meantime, when you're having trouble just eating in general...at least make
sure you're drinking your fluids AND your protein drinks. If you don't
like the chocolatey/strawberry thicker ones, try the juice-type ones...they
are all available in 'sample' packs so you can find what you like w/o
having to buy a huge canister to find out it gives you the shudders to even
think of drinking it. Look on line at vitalady.com or bariatriceating.com
or unjury.com.
Hang in there and keep pushing at least the protein and water. It does get
better.
— Hollywog
August 28, 2008
Just get in your protein, (food or drink), vitamins, water and
exercise....because all too soon your appetite comes back and soooooo does
hunger...
— .Anita R.
August 28, 2008
Isn't it the strangest thing after being addicted to food and obese and
hear ourselves say things like "I don't like to eat", or "I
forgot to eat lunch today"? I never thought I would ever hear myself
say things like that.
I don't like the sight of large amounts of food either. If someone has a
huge platter of food, or a huge buffet, or if someone is eating really
quickly and making a lot of mouth noises.... it makes me sick.
Our relationship really does need to completely change after WLS and I
think this is what is happening with you. Having said that, getting in
your protein is not optional. If you can't eat it, can you find a protein
shake you like? Do you like the protein puddings? I absolutely love
them.
Probably as time goes by, you will be able to eat a little more and may
even get some appetite back. In the meantime... keep us posted here and
ask questions. Also, call your nutritionist/surgeon and ask for
suggestions as well.
Good luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
August 29, 2008
I am 9 months post op (rny 11/07) and i felt the same way you do. I hated
the protein drinks, and the thought about drinking all the ounces gave me a
stomach ache! I actually went into dehydration, just make sure that you are
drinking, and some of the protein shakes i have had, are the Unjury,and the
one from Curves (not sure if you have one out by you) I hated the heavy
shake taste, so I would mix 16ozs of low fat milk with ice, and drink that,
not feelinf like eating is a normal feeling, don't beat yourself up over
it, just make sure that you are drinking and getting protein, you may want
to call your dietician/doctor possibly they may have some ideas.
Just taking a few bites and feeling full, is also normal, i am not sure how
far you are post op. But, I still feel this way sometimes too! Good Luck to
you.
— lisa3959
August 29, 2008
I am almost 2 months since I had the surgery. The first few weeks were
like that for me. I do get a little hungry now but I only ever eat lunch
and dinner. I still can't get my protien shakes in cause I am so full. I
never snack. Sometimes I will eat just 2 or 3 bites and be full of dinner.
I don't look at food the same way anymore. And I can't stand how fast and
how much my husband eats though I know I was like that at one point in my
life. You are not alone in your battle but it will get better.
— armywife721
September 2, 2008
I forgot to add that I am 4 and a half months post op.
— Renee T.
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