Reduced appetite after surgery - What Gives?

[AmandaMarie 11]

I understand that the band is inserted without any Fluid, yet I know my appetite is significantly less than what it was before surgery. I am day 4 post-op, my diet is partly full liquid and partly mushy. I haven't eaten whole foods yet, but think I will be able to tomorrow. I'm drinking plenty of Water (liquids) between meals and I'm making sure I get at lest 60 grams of Protein everyday. But I'm still only eating 600 - 800 calories a day. What is causing my appetite suppression if there is not fill in the band? Did others experience this? How long does this last? Your experiences are appreciated - Amanda

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Enjoy it while it lasts, many of us, including myself had greatly diminished appetites after surgery. I started counting calories because of I simply wasn't getting enough, I count calories for an entirely different reason now.

[bahuber5477 96]

I was banded about two and a half weeks ago. For the first week I was always under calories and I had zero appetite. about two weeks youll get it back...until then enjoy not being starving like you probably were on the pre op diet if you had one . Good luck to you! I feel great now!!!

[Kitt3000 757]

Swelling after the surgery makes you feel less hungry, as your body heals you will have an increased appetite. You can live off your body weight for months, so not to worry, just make sure you are staying hydrated. Good luck!

[AmandaMarie 11]

Thanks for the comments. I will consider this a vacation, knowing it won't last. And in 4 weeks I will have my first fill to help bridge the hunger pains.

[Creekwood 702]

I understand that the band is inserted without any fluid' date=' yet I know my appetite is significantly less than what it was before surgery. I am day 4 post-op, my diet is partly full liquid and partly mushy. I haven't eaten whole foods yet, but think I will be able to tomorrow. I'm drinking plenty of Water (liquids) between meals and I'm making sure I get at lest 60 grams of Protein everyday. But I'm still only eating 600 - 800 calories a day. What is causing my appetite suppression if there is not fill in the band? Did others experience this? How long does this last? Your experiences are appreciated - Amanda[/quote']

I had surgery a week ago today. I feel the exact same way. I have to remind myself to eat. That isn't normal for me!! Lol I've also heard to enjoy it while it lasts!

[Bandre 13]

The band presses on a nerve called the vagus nerve, which sends the signal to our brain that we are full. Even just the pressure of the empty band can have this effect.

[lolarose13 147]

I was banded 4 days ago, and is the same thing here! I'm not eating at all, drinking Water and Chrystal light though. My doctor told me than my band has already 3cc on it, so it was not empty and I had my hernia repaired so I don't really feel like eating at all. Even thinking about food make me really nauseous. Well, I guess I need to enjoy this while it lasts like you said