Loss off appetite - normal?

[cnr1983 0]

Hi all,

I've been banded for just under 6 months - for the first 2 or 3 months or so, I still felt hungry but obviously I was eating less because I had restriction and that was fine.

As of month 4-5, I've lost me appetite. I seem to feel full most of the time, or I'll have 2-3 bites of something and not want any more. I've lost a lot of weight particularly in the last month and although I don't feel sick/stressed or anything like that, I'm wondering if this is just a normal part of the process? (as in, maybe my stomach has shrunk from the reduced food intake and is now not asking for much?)

[wisconsin jen 0]

Hi all,

I've been banded for just under 6 months - for the first 2 or 3 months or so, I still felt hungry but obviously I was eating less because I had restriction and that was fine.

As of month 4-5, I've lost me appetite. I seem to feel full most of the time, or I'll have 2-3 bites of something and not want any more. I've lost a lot of weight particularly in the last month and although I don't feel sick/stressed or anything like that, I'm wondering if this is just a normal part of the process? (as in, maybe my stomach has shrunk from the reduced food intake and is now not asking for much?)

That is a great question... I have been banded since Jan 26 and have no appetite.. I think the hunger pangs being gone are the best part of this....I don't panic eat to get rid of the hunger pangs...

I go through different phases on different days.. sometimes I can eat a lot.. other days.. just a few bites...not sure why...

I will watch this thread though to see what is said.. thanks for asking...

Jennifer

[Humming Bird 275]

The same thing happens to me off and on. Sometimes food just have the same appeal.

[Gone23456 0]

Since surgery I haven't been hungry. But sometimes I wonder if it's that I'm not hungry, or that eating just isn't as much fun as it used to be... It actually takes concentration and focus now.

[Froggie D 1]

I am being banded April 7 and I pray to lose my appetite and not want to eat!

[jensmallwood 0]

Yeah, it sounds like it would be a dream come true for me! BUT-- do you have enough energy? I'd just be worried about eating enough for what your body needs to function.

Are you feeling good otherwise?

[JJLaw08 4]

I was banded on Feb. 8, I didn't hardly eat anything the first 2 1/2 weeks b/c I didn't feel like eating. When I started eating soft food this week, my appetite has returned! I feel like I can eat anything. It stinks!