Question:
I am 8 weeks po open RNY, I am now on regular food, my problem is I don't want to

eat.I am NEVER hungry, and when I try to eat, I take a few bites and get discusted. Nothing tastes good, my desire to eat is not there. I drink allot of water though. My family is freaking out because they are worried that I am not eating enough. I can maybe eat a little, once a day. Whats wrong with me??? ANy suggestions?    — Gina D. (posted on July 7, 2002)

July 7, 2002
There is nothing at all wrong with you. Most of us seem to go through the exact same thing. Mine lasted for almost three months. Actually it was'nt until around 6 months that food started tasting good again. And you know what? That is when my weight loss slowed down. Just eat when you can, and don't worry about you. We have more than enough fat stored up for the several months we don't want to eat. Just make sure you don't get dehydrated and have blood tests to watch your electrolites. That's where I got in trouble, with my potassium. Enjoy the ride. You never lose faster than you are right now.
   — Danmark

July 7, 2002
I usually proof read. Sorry. I did'nt this time. It's suppose to be... "don't worry about it".
   — Danmark

July 7, 2002
For myself, I treated eating like taking medicine. It was something I had to do so I did it. Much less than I should, but I made sure I got some protein in at least three times a day. I knew my life depended on me taking my medicine. Good luck to you.
   — faybay

July 7, 2002
DEAR FRIEND, DONT WORRY YOU WILL BE FINE . I WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING ACTUALLY I STILL AM GOING THROUGH THAT AND I AM ALMOST 5 MONTHS POST OP. I WAS WORRIED AT FIRST TO BUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM SAID TO ENJOY IT WHILE IT LAST BECAUSE MY HUNGER WILL COME BACK THEN IT WILL BE HARDER TO LOOSE WEIGHT SO EVER SINCE I HEARD THAT I AM OK WITH IT EVEN THOUGH SOMETIMES I WOULD LIKE TO SIT DOWN AND ENJOY MORE THEN ONE OR TWO TABLESPOONS OF SOMETHING.BUT O WELL I GUESS I JUST CAN NOT DO THAT RIGHT NOW. BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS I AM DOWN 80 POUNDS SINCE SURGERY ...HIP HIP HORAY!WELL GOOD LUCK JUST FIND OTHER THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR TIME THEN EATING. THATS WHAT I TRY TO DO.GOOD LUCK.
   — KIM B.

July 7, 2002
I went through the same thing too. However, you MUST force yourself to eat at least 800 calories a day or you will not lose weight!!! It doesn't matter what it is you eat, just eat. Things will start to taste better (unfortunately!!) and your appetite will come back (even more unfortunately!!!).
   — Patty H.

July 7, 2002
I sat down to post this question and you had already asked it! This is me word for word! I'm 6 weeks out -40lbs. I never want to eat, I feel sooo full all the time. I don't eat all day, I can't even get in all my water. I try to eat an ounce of protein (chicken) at night. But how people can drink a protein drink 2-3 x a day, I will never know? Do you fell sick or does the food just taste bad? I'm going to call my Dr. tomarrow, I hear theres a med. that can be given for nausea, I think thats what I need! Good Luck! I know what your going through! Hopefully it will get better for us both real soon!
   — Tambi B.

July 8, 2002
Hey there, I am also exactly 8 weeks out and having the same problems with food. I feel sick EVERY time I eat and end up puking about once a week because the food tastes so bad to me. I keep worrying about strictures but don't have a problem with the food going through me, it's just a pain in the stomach and then the feeling that I need to puke. I am glad to read some of the answers below that others have felt this and moved past it. I really want a Diet Coke as well and am so irritated that I can't have one...I would love to sit down and eat a whole plate of food again...sigh. But I don't wan the 51 pounds back!! grin!
   — Kristine P.