I was sleeved 11/14/12, it's about 2pm and all I've had is water. I'm not hungry and are disgusted with food. Is this normal???

I was sleeved November 13th and i feel the exact same way. I actually just ate a spoon full of mash potatoes and was done. Cared nothing for them. I'm not getting in all my protein either.

It takes time ladies. I was sleeved on July 27. Its very hard to get enough protein in even now, and as far as the hunger part goes, I have seen people on here say they are hungry a lot, but I have not felt hungry at all since surgery. I have also become lactose intolerant. Things are way different, but also way better. 4 months out and down 80 pounds, so don't get too frustrated, it takes getting used to.

You guys really have the anti-ghrelin effect, I think. The part of your stomach they took out produces the hunger inducing hormone. You will get hunger back, believe me.!

At this point you need to eat by thinking rather than by hunger. This is part of the new world you've entered. The rules have changed. The days of mindless chomping are over. Your body lost it's Iron fist of control. Your brain needs to grab the wheel. Eating is now for living, health, and energy, not for recreation or emotional fulfillment. Those needs you will meet in other more satisfying ways.

You will enjoy eating again. Quantity and quality will rule the choices but happiness in it will return. Your new slim hotness and added energy will more than compensate your temporary loss.

I felt this a lot too and it will come and go. At least it did for me for about the first 5 months. Some weeks I just didn't even want to look at food. It was so hard grocery shopping for my family at times. I just powered through it.

You guys really have the anti-ghrelin effect' date=' I think. The part of your stomach they took out produces the hunger inducing hormone. You will get hunger back, believe me.!

At this point you need to eat by thinking rather than by hunger. This is part of the new world you've entered. The rules have changed. The days of mindless chomping are over. Your body lost it's Iron fist of control. Your brain needs to grab the wheel. Eating is now for living, health, and energy, not for recreation or emotional fulfillment. Those needs you will meet in other more satisfying ways.

You will enjoy eating again. Quantity and quality will rule the choices but happiness in it will return. Your new slim hotness and added energy will more than compensate your temporary loss.[/quote']

I just have to jump in here and tell you that you are not only correct but totally awesome! Every post I read by you makes me feel so much better, no matter how lame the day has been or how dumb my internal questions are. You, kind Sir, are an inspiration!

I was sleeved on Nov 12th... and am not hungry but I know that my body needs fuel... and I want to meet my minimum goal of 25grams of Protein. This is a sample of what I eat per day:

B: 1/2 Greek Yogurt

L: 1 tsp of Peanut Butter

D: 1 Scrambled Egg

Snack: 1 Low Fat cheese Stick

At first I thought... if I'm not hungry or once I eat... if I'm full it's a good thing... cuz I don't want to learn to overeat with my new tummy. But my Dr told me that that's the worst thing that I could do to my body and that the first thing to go will be my hair

So sometimes its a chore... but I slowly get it down!

Good Luck!!!

I wish my goal was only 25grams of protein. My nut wants me between 70-80grams with 60oz of fluid. I find it hard to get all that in. I'm getting about 50grams and fluid in max.

Im only on my 16th day postop... my Dr wants 25-30 grams of Protein weeks 3-4

weeks 5-6: 30-40 grams

3-6 months 40-50 grams

6-9 months 50-60 grams... etc.

Crazy how every Dr/Office/Facility is so different... too bad there isn't a universal guideline :-\

I wish I was feeling the anti ghrelin effect but I still feel hunger frequently throughout the day. Really hoping this changes when I start solids again. I'm on stage 2 for a few more days.

I've never been an emotional eater, especially since I lived with the lap band. I never knew what to eat because what I would eat today might not go down tomorrow.

I am allowed to eat regular foods but have no appetite. So I will start to force myself to eat, do I could meet my Protein and liquids which I'm not meeting my 1/4 of my goals. Thank you everyone for your continued support and experiences.