Question:
Did your appetite change after tummy tuck?

On Jan 12 I had extensive hernia repair and abdominoplasty with 10 pounds of skin being removed. Now I find that I have very little energy, no appetite what-so-ever and a bit quesy when I do eat. For instance I don't finish a whole scrambled egg or even 1/4 cup cottage cheese. Has anyone else had this? Wendy    — Wendy G. (posted on January 22, 2004)

January 22, 2004
I was the same way after my tt/mr/br in December of 2002, your appetite will return, part of the reason is because of your tight tummy!!! enjoy it!!!!
   — bikerchic

January 22, 2004
oh yes! i had my full tt and breast lift may 2003. I had no appetite at all. It was weird. It is pretty common though from those i have talked to. kristi-ky http://hometown.aol.com/kbatten278/Kristi-KYindex.html
   — tinalivesay

January 22, 2004
I never had any problem. I probably eat more now then I did prior to my tt. The only time I ate less was immediately afterwords when I was still on antibiotics (cipro). That caused me to have a loss of appetite during the time I was taking it. If your still on antiobiotics, that could be the cause of your problem. Be sure to take your pills with a full stomach - that should eliminate the queasy feeling. You've also just had surgery so your bound to have no energy. Give it a few weeks and you'll be feeling as good as new.
   — Patty H.

January 22, 2004
Wendy I had a face lift last July and I felt the same way . I was queasy, nauseous, shaky and no energy. I had to force myself to eat. I also lost 4 to 5 lbs. during that time. But in time things got back to normal and I felt much better. Just give yourself a little more time and remember to drink as much water as you can and eat smaller meals about every three hours.I think is just a reaction to the surgery and our bodies need time to adjust to get back to normal.
   — charanewme

January 23, 2004
This was also my experience.. got me to goal which was REALLY great... use it.. it was like my first few months of GBP surgery and I enjoyed it.. although it worried me a little sometimes... first time in my life I would get on the scale and NOT want it to go down so fast.<br><br>My appetite is back and my capacity is just fine. It will come back. Just make sure you're having protein... and well, I used that time to indulge a little in things I would never eat... some pizza... had a few mashed potatoes on my birthday (10 days post tummy tuck) ... it was fun... I knew I wasn't eating enough for that to be a really bad thing. Good luck... treat yourself and make sure you're getting enough protein.
   — Lisa C.