Losing Appetite 3 months out

[SparkleCat 521]

I had my surgery in April 2014 and I never felt like I really lost my appetite....until now. I have noticed in the past week or so I am just not hungry...I have to make myself eat. For example, this morning, I know I need to eat Breakfast...I made a skim milk latte earlier this morning and had to force myself to drink it. I am now "force-feeding" myself a cup of greek yogurt, not because I want it, but because I know I need it. Two weeks ago I would get up and be excited to make breakfast...almost couldn't wait to get it in my mouth! Now? It is a chore.

I am not really complaining...just curious. Do ghrelin levels change this far out? Being overweight most of my life, I have never experienced lack of hunger and no desire to eat...prior to surgery, all I could think about was my next meal or snack...it consumed me 24/7, so forcing myself to eat is completely foreign to me.

Just trying to figure out how this ghrelin/ hunger thing works post op

[BladeFox 235]

I have had moments when I just can't eat and most times that's when I'll have a good weight loss for some reason. It's almost as if the sleeve can't take any more food. Otherwise, I would say if it is bothersome, check with your doctor.

[gomekast 559]

You'll continue to go threw those phases all along your entire journey. My RD told me that the body cycles every 3 months, amd in some cases up until 2 or 3 years post surgery. I have hit the no appetite cycle a couple of times. I'm in one now. Im 9 months post op.

I just focus on protien and fluids and veggies. Its kinda a drag yes, but when my hubby hands me a bag of chex mix and says...eat it. It made me realize...I still need to fuel my body the right way. Appetite or not.

Today, I got up and had 2 scoops of Cappuccino Protein powder for Breakfast. Then like you, forced down a greek yogurt with Protein granola mixed in (its low cal n low carb and 10g protein) it. I needed the carbs for my workout fuel. I did my 45 minutes at gym running n biking. Came home and had literally 2 bites banana with PB crave on both bites...then a Quest bar. That will be it until dinner for me. Which will be some chicken breast cut up on half a cup of salad with Walden Farms dressing. Its not much, yes I know. However....my mindset now has afforded me the ability to change my thinking from eat everything i see too..eat to fuel my body. Its amazing to me.

Just know that your not alone and it does happen.

Best of luck to you!

Edited July 19, 2014 by gomekast

[SparkleCat 521]

Thanks for the info!! Like I said...it's not really bothersome, just one of those new experiences for me! I truly never understood would people "forgot to eat" and now I totally get it! Eating like a skinny person is strange

[gomekast 559]

Thanks for the info!! Like I said...it's not really bothersome, just one of those new experiences for me! I truly never understood would people "forgot to eat" and now I totally get it! Eating like a skinny person is strange

It totally is! Each day feels slightly strange for me too. But I'm getting used to it...it makes me feel empowered and strong now in some ways.

[AvaFern 3,516]

I have hungry days and not-hungry days. My appetite is nowhere what it used to be though, which is certainly good. I used to be a little concerned when I would have a 400 calorie day and just have no interest in food, but since then I have learned that in a few days I will be hungry and the extra calories I have then will balance out the days where I don't eat a lot. Enjoy the lack of appetite while it's an option!