In 4 days, I will be 2 weeks post op with my sleeve. The first week was predictably difficult on my all liquid diet and I struggled to get enough protein and liquids. My surgeon authorized me to move to pureed foods after 7 days and since then, I have been feeling much better. I have been sticking to 3 ounce meals -- about 5 times a day -- and have been eating various pureed items such as butternut squash soup, sweet mashed potatoes, tuna salad, egg salad, hummus, etc. along with at least one protein shake a day. I feel like I have a notable appetite and was somewhat surprised by this since I've read that in the first few months, there is usually little to no appetite and you would have to be reminded to eat. Anyhow, I am wondering if having an appetite and even craving some of the pureed foods I am eating is unusual this early? Thanks for your insights.

2 hours ago, msb-001 said:

In 4 days, I will be 2 weeks post op with my sleeve. The first week was predictably difficult on my all liquid diet and I struggled to get enough Protein and liquids. My surgeon authorized me to move to pureed foods after 7 days and since then, I have been feeling much better. I have been sticking to 3 ounce meals -- about 5 times a day -- and have been eating various pureed items such as butternut squash Soup, sweet mashed potatoes, tuna salad, egg salad, hummus, etc. along with at least one Protein Shake a day. I feel like I have a notable appetite and was somewhat surprised by this since I've read that in the first few months, there is usually little to no appetite and you would have to be reminded to eat. Anyhow, I am wondering if having an appetite and even craving some of the pureed foods I am eating is unusual this early? Thanks for your insights.

You are still healing, so how you are feeling might change as time goes on, head hunger is real also Just keep going as your body gets used to smaller portions, I think I am starving then eat, and think I will be able to eat more. But still only eat a small amount and feel sattisfied for a few hours

I am struggling with my appetite too. I eat dinner and 20 minutes later I want something else. I am feeling hunger pains which of course makes me want to eat. I keep on seeing how people are unable to barely eat at all but I have not experienced that at any time.