JewelsMommy 4 Posted July 25, 2012 I literally force myself to eat because I have NO APPETITE :-( I take my Multivitamin, drink my Protein Shakes, take my Calcium but I really don't have taste for anything else. When will my appetite reappear?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cfurrey 53 Posted July 25, 2012 Ya i really was any sort of hungry untill almost two weeks out! My doc said as long as i was taking in fluids i was fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted July 25, 2012 Wow, that's great news. You can't gain any weight in this condition. And I believe you don't have any restrictions so far. I found the Protein Shakes fulfill a hunger pain for a long time. Best wishes on your recoveries. My band date is Aug. 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted July 25, 2012 You will be fine as long as you take in your fluids. I had no appetite either. But, try to take in some nourishment. I know they say sugar free, but, I think that you should or could drink some Gatorade or the like. Best wishes. Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deana01 23 Posted July 25, 2012 same here had no appetite either and i am two weeks post op. i eat my six little items a day like i am suppose to but still not hungrey yet. i guess that is to our avantage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martha Williams-Abernathy 0 Posted July 25, 2012 I actually CAME to this forum because I'm NOT hungry and it was freaking me out! My team generally has been amazing in the 7 month journey to having the surgery, but I wasn't ready for this. Two things have me kind of freaked out. 1. I'm not hungry at all. Like...at...all. I expected to have the same hunger response, just with a different capacity. Having my hunger response totally disappear kind of knocked me for a loop. 2. I'm having problems telling if I'm full. I haven't vomited or felt nauseated once. I feel kind of lost when it comes to knowing how much to drink and eat at one time during this time of fluids only because I feel no fullness and don't understand or have any clear boundaries with my band (outside of the literature I've been given post-operatively). Basically I feel like I've eaten about an hour ago, all the time since surgery (my surgery was on 7-20-2012). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted July 25, 2012 Most people see their appetite reappear in 2-3 weeks. Mine came back in 3 days. There are a very small amount of patients on here whose appetite never really returns. Unfortunately, most do not experience this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisychains7 427 Posted July 25, 2012 Mine came back with a vengeance after 2 weeks. Since my fill, if I eat right, I can keep the hunger at bay for a good stretch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musicgirl713 7 Posted July 25, 2012 I'm having a hard time even getting in my required liquids. I was doing awful on the Clear Liquids do they put me on full liquids a little sooner than normal but I'm still struggling. Even before surgery I was not a big drinker... I never drank a bottle of Water a day. Now, I'm finding it sooo hard to drink but thats my main nourishment but I'm not hungry in the least. I also really hate all the Protein Drinks I've tried so that's a challenge as well. I just don't know what to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
