hi, I am obviously new here. I am 11 dasy post-op & I can only manage maybe a cup of thin soup a day, if i am lucky, I know I'm not drinking as much water as I should as well, its just I have absoutly no physical hunger & no interest in food, including my pre-op diet I have lost approx 13kgs (28.6pounds) in 3.5 weeks.

I am worried as I am susposed to stat dthe puree'd diet on thursday, but I dont know if i am going to be able to as I feel full after my cup of soup & I have no hunger, so I forget to try to have anything more.

Any advice, thoughts,opinions will be greatly received.

I was the same way in the beginning. I had absolutely no appetite or interest in food. My doctor knew and said "If you're not hungry don't eat. Just make sure you are getting enough water and taking your vitamins." So that is my advise to you. Force yourself to drink water. You don't want to become dehydrated. I did. It was not pleasant!

My doctor said the same thing, "Don't eat if you aren't hungry. I won't force you." Do make yourself drink water though. At least 64 oz. a day. Keep it right next to you and sip all day.

I had the same problem too, and was given the same advice.

But play it safe, and call your Doctor, just to make sure.

Couldn't have said it better, Cindy!

I was the same way in the beginning. I had absolutely no appetite or interest in food. My doctor knew and said "If you're not hungry don't eat. Just make sure you are getting enough Water and taking your vitamins." So that is my advise to you. Force yourself to drink water. You don't want to become dehydrated. I did. It was not pleasant!

I can relate- in the beginning I was similar - I use low calorie gatorade instead of water - it comes in many flavors and will give you the electrolytes you need. Keep moving forward you can do this!

I can relate- in the beginning I was similar - I use low calorie gatorade instead of water - it comes in many flavors and will give you the electrolytes you need. Keep moving forward you can do this!

What Cindy said! As long as you aren't in pain. But DO get liquids in. Dehydration is dangerous. Sip, sip, sip, all day long.

hi, I am obviously new here. I am 11 dasy post-op & I can only manage maybe a cup of thin soup a day, if i am lucky, I know I'm not drinking as much Water as I should as well, its just I have absoutly no physical hunger & no interest in food, including my pre-op diet I have lost approx 13kgs (28.6pounds) in 3.5 weeks.

I am worried as I am susposed to stat dthe puree'd diet on thursday, but I dont know if i am going to be able to as I feel full after my cup of soup & I have no hunger, so I forget to try to have anything more.

Any advice, thoughts,opinions will be greatly received.

Hi Witcy,

I was just saying this today myself. I had my op on July 25th. I find it hard to drink much let alone eat. I am sipping water. I found that a cup of tea or coffee helped me drink. I think it was because it woke up my taste buds.

Do not push yourself if you feel that you can not handle food. But Please Drink Something. I would call the Dr as that is what they are there for.

Let me know how you are doing. Stay well stay safe AND DRINK!

Mary

Hi everyone,

thanks for the replies, I was worried I had done something wrong, Ihve been drinking water, with a vitamin sachet thingey added to it.

i can see this site will be a lifesaver.

Witcy

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