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3/27 down 42 # incl 13 preop. I have totally lost my appetite. I have to make myself eat. Today I had a couple mouthfuls of oatmeal cooked in milk and 1.5 crab cakes. My hubby baked some rolls for church and I did have 1/2 of a small one. My protein shake is mixed and waiting for me so I will have that and maybe another one before bed . I worked today and one of my patients offered me Sees chocolate, I refused, she insisted and I took a chewy one, took one nibble and did not enjoy it. Preop I would have eaten the entire box. My stomach stays full for a long time whether I eat or drink.

3/27 down 42 # incl 13 preop. I have totally lost my appetite. I have to make myself eat. Today I had a couple mouthfuls of oatmeal cooked in milk and 1.5 crab cakes. My hubby baked some rolls for church and I did have 1/2 of a small one. My protein shake is mixed and waiting for me so I will have that and maybe another one before bed . I worked today and one of my patients offered me Sees chocolate, I refused, she insisted and I took a chewy one, took one nibble and did not enjoy it. Preop I would have eaten the entire box. My stomach stays full for a long time whether I eat or drink.

I actually came to this forum today to find out if others had this problem too. I have absolutely no appetite. I force myself to eat but I do t really have the desire. I'm down 42 # including pre op loss of13. Surgery was March 27. I feel good ,ost of the time tho of course I do tire easily. Last week when I went back to work, I lost 6 pounds. My doc says 4lbs per week. This week I have not lost anything yet. So I guess my question is: is this normal not to have an appetite? Sent from my iPad using VST

I made my own with SF Jello cherry and a scoop of vanilla Protein shake. It was pretty good. Sent from my iPad using VST

Congrats! That Wii can really hurt your feelings. Even tho it's telling the truth. Glad to see it can be encouraging too.???? Sent from my iPad using VST

Wow, you look fantastic! Thanks for sharing your pix. Btw, I did notice that peek of belly you gave us in the last pic. Sexy! Sent from my iPad using VST

I'm a nurse tho I don't work in a hospital anymore. I do Home Health and spend my days driving from pt to pt doing dressing changes, labs, teaching, etc. It will be 3 weeks for me on Tues and from the way I feel, there is no way I can go back to work soon. I had a fantastic first week and then went downhill from there. I have not had 2 good days in a row yet and never know what the day will bring. Fortunately, I took a month off so hopefully I will feel better by then. Today I am battling constipation and had to take an enema. (sorry if tmi). Yesterday was great until last night when I had the vomits. I know it will get better that's why I keep reading the success stories on this board. This too shall pass. Sent from my iPad using VST

Cungrats! You look great! Sent from my iPad using VST

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Sounds like dehydration. Was your heart rate elevated? I'm a nurse and classic sign of dehydration is low bp and high heart rate (100 or more) Sent from my iPad using VST

Yes, you look fantastic! I'm a nurse too. Hope I don't get all the loose skin either. Do you think the higher calories helped with the skin issue? Also, I love Chipotle and will keep them in mind when I can eat real food again. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using VST

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