Question:
7 months post-op- I have NO interest in eating.

Earlier on in my post-op course, I would often feel like eating something in particular, like, say, fish or chicken. Now I have no interest in anything. I did have some trouble in the beginning with nausea and dumping (all my own fault). I eat a fairly balanced diet with a heavier emphasis on protein, and rarely get nauseous or dump. Now, I don't feel like cooking, and don't feel hunger - for anything. Am I normal? How do I get past this?    — Marjorie B. (posted on April 25, 2002)

April 25, 2002
How is the rest of your life. If you have limited interest elsewhere, you may be depressed. Speak to you Dr. Love & Hugs Fay
   — faybay

April 25, 2002
I find that I feel this way sometimes. And I haven't had a day of depression. I just don't feel like meal planning, I don't feel like cooking or finding something to eat. It sometimes seems like work to find something. But that is just on some days. Other days I enjoy the food more. Maybe its just a phase. Maybe not. Foods just taste differently to me now. I used to love a good tender Filet Mignon. But not anymore. After having to chew it to death and it no longer has the juices, it just doesn't appeal to me anymore. Oh well, I miss it for a moment and then move on. Hopefully this is just a phase, or just a new way of looking at food.
   — Cheri M.

April 25, 2002
Don't worry. Your hunger will return around month 9. For now, enjoy the lack of appetite and your resulting weight loss. I lost 100 lbs. in my first 3 months and then 77 lbs. over the next 10 months! So you see, it really slows down.
   — Terissa R.

April 26, 2002
<loud, jealous sigh> I'm also seven months out and I wish I had your problem! I seem to be hungry all of the time, and I'm at the point where I can actually eat pretty much anything I want in small portions. I'm struggling to keep my eating in check so I don't completely blow this great opportunity. I guess both us us just need to focus in on the essentials we need to consume for our health.
   — Bobbie B.

April 27, 2002

   — Linda L.