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I had my surgery 5 days ago and I haven't been hungry since the day before my surgery. I have to force myself to have broth, or Protein shakes every 4-6 hours. I am very thirsty so have kept up on my Water intake. Is this unusual?

Also I haven't lost anything, in fact I was 263 on surgery day and now 265? Am I doing something wrong or is this normal?

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Yes, it is normal not to have any hunger initially, mainly because of the trauma and swelling in our stomachs. Make sure to keep those fluids and Protein Shakes up, though. It's very easy to get dehydrated this early on, plus you need the Protein to help with healing and to keep from getting weak. In regards to not losing weight, don't panic. Most people gain several pounds after surgery because of Water retention from the IV Fluid they give you. It can take up to a week or more to lose that. Also your body is in shock from the drastic change in nutritional intake, surgery, etc. Don't worry, the weight will start dropping off soon. Hang in there and KUP!

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That's me Mrs Linda I had my vls in Dec/11 sometimes I also forget to eat ,but for the most part hunger pains (headaches,dizzyness )dont happen till 3 days later lol accidentally earring 1 time a day .do u ever fear streaching it stomach back out? I know I do I think that y I finding my self eatting too little

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