The Pains Of Eating

[PixxieWretch 1]

So I was just curious if anyone else was experiencing what I am currently experiencing. So during the classes everyone said that I had to be careful after surgery because your body doesn't realize that it can't handle what it used to. However I feel like my body knew right away because I AM NEVER HUNGRY and when I say never I mean NEVER. In fact I feel as though the thought of eating makes me nauseous. I could drink all day till the cows come home but eating is a whole other story. Maybe its because it takes so long or that I'm sooooooo tired all the time but like is or has anyone else experienced/experiencing this? Does this get better?

[Torriluv02 44]

If i don't smoke weed i have no appetite. Even with it it takes forever for me to eat most times. Thinking of stopping for a while so i can lose this 40lb regain. Most people get their hunger back with time. But mine hasn't been as strong since surgery. I take it as a gift and just eat when i'm hungry and try not to when i'm not.

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[NIKKIBEVERLY 57]

So I was just curious if anyone else was experiencing what I am currently experiencing. So during the classes everyone said that I had to be careful after surgery because your body doesn't realize that it can't handle what it used to. However I feel like my body knew right away because I AM NEVER HUNGRY and when I say never I mean NEVER. In fact I feel as though the thought of eating makes me nauseous. I could drink all day till the cows come home but eating is a whole other story. Maybe its because it takes so long or that I'm sooooooo tired all the time but like is or has anyone else experienced/experiencing this? Does this get better?

I wasn't hungry at first either. I just made sure I got my liquids and Protein in. Your appetite will increase eventually. Some days I still can go a whole day without eating.

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[elcee 3,340]

How far post surgery are you?

[New&Improved 1,780]

4 hours ago, PixxieWretch said:

So I was just curious if anyone else was experiencing what I am currently experiencing. So during the classes everyone said that I had to be careful after surgery because your body doesn't realize that it can't handle what it used to. However I feel like my body knew right away because I AM NEVER HUNGRY and when I say never I mean NEVER. In fact I feel as though the thought of eating makes me nauseous. I could drink all day till the cows come home but eating is a whole other story. Maybe its because it takes so long or that I'm sooooooo tired all the time but like is or has anyone else experienced/experiencing this? Does this get better?

Consider yourself lucky. While you're not hungry you can lose most weight just make sure you get your Protein and Water and you're fine

[catwoman7 10,872]

it eventually comes back for almost everyone - sometime within the first year. Mine came back at five months out. Take full advantage of this "feature" now and lose as much weight as you can, because things will get A LOT harder when your hunger/appetite comes back!

[CurvyMom 386]

We had surgery the same day.....I have the same feeling but I do eat. I have started to try to eat 4 times a day (but really it's just 3 meals/snack but the meals aren't super big)-- I Just eat what I can. After the scale stopped moving for about oh two weeks it started moving again this week when I changed how I was eating and tried to up my calories a tiny bit.

Are you on soft foods or what stage are you at?

[Ed_NW 684]

I've been mostly drinking Protein Water and regular water since surgery. The problem I've ran into with that is Constipation from the Protein Drinks. I just started adding about a half can of spinach twice a day and now it's all good. I get my protein, water, Vitamins and now veggies to keep things regular. I have no hunger either, I just want to feel good and know I'm taking in what's necessary to be healthy. I'm sure the hunger will come back and I'll have to deal with that when the time comes.

[CurvyMom 386]

Just now, Ed_NW said:

I've been mostly drinking Protein Water and regular Water since surgery. The problem I've ran into with that is Constipation from the Protein Drinks. I just started adding about a half can of spinach twice a day and now it's all good. I get my Protein, water, Vitamins and now veggies to keep things regular. I have no hunger either, I just want to feel good and know I'm taking in what's necessary to be healthy. I'm sure the hunger will come back and I'll have to deal with that when the time comes.

So you aren't eating any food?

[Ed_NW 684]

17 minutes ago, CurvyMom said:

So you aren't eating any food?

Just the one can of spinach is all I'm really eating right now. I got tired of the other stuff not staying down but I will add a little bit as I go in the future.

[CurvyMom 386]

Just now, Ed_NW said:

Just the one can of spinach is all I'm really eating right now. I got tired of the other stuff not staying down but I will add a little bit as I go in the future.

Oh wow....sorry you were having such problems. If I ever see another Protein Shake again UGH. I am trying to avoid them. But I know some days I just cannot eat enough Protein and I have to drink one. But so far so good today- no protein shake shall be needed!! LOL......

I threw up three times so far , so I get the not staying down- but all three times I knew what I did. 1- brussel sprouts- while soft and delicious, I ate too fast and I thnk they were just too much to digest this early 2- string cheese not chewed properly and was sort of stuck and 3- just eating too fast and too much of dinner a few nights ago .....live and learn

[Ed_NW 684]

6 hours ago, CurvyMom said:

I threw up three times so far , so I get the not staying down- but all three times I knew what I did. 1- brussel sprouts- while soft and delicious, I ate too fast and I thnk they were just too much to digest this early 2- string cheese not chewed properly and was sort of stuck and 3- just eating too fast and too much of dinner a few nights ago .....live and learn

The reasons you mentioned are probably the same reason I've had trouble keeping regular food down. I have a hard time eating slow and chewing my food until it's mush before swallowing. I'm sure I'll figure it out. Until then, I just keep sipping the Protein Water. I get plenty of water, that's one good thing.