Loss of appetite

[Gunner 2]

I'm 7 weeks out and have pretty much lost all my appetite for food. Nothing sounds good or really tastes good. I find myself not wanting to eat even if I am hungry. I am finding some type of Protein to eat but it is a struggle. Has anyone else had this experience?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I'm 7 weeks out and have pretty much lost all my appetite for food. Nothing sounds good or really tastes good. I find myself not wanting to eat even if I am hungry. I am finding some type of Protein to eat but it is a struggle. Has anyone else had this experience?

No worries, this is *very* common. I went through it too, and it was like this for the first 3 months post op. Once my stomach started to get used to solid foods again, my appetite began to work its way back. I also have times when I couldn't care less about food still to this day... then in a few weeks my appetite will increase again. I'm six months post op now.

[buchannon 17]

Another benefit of the sleeve! If I'm taking my PPI and drinking enough Water, food really doesn't interest me too much. I love it!

[Lakelady 2]

I'm exactly 7 weeks out today and I was going to post almost the same thing! In the last few weeks I've gotten up in the morning and had a poached egg and coffee with milk. Today I just couldn't get myself to have more than a few bites of yogurt. Then 5 hours later I tried to eat some very soft chicken leftover from last night-I could only have a couple bites before I was crazy full. Same thing with supper....this is the day with the LOWEST APPETITE/general ability to eat yet. I've lost 27 lbs so far which is really good because my BMI was only about 32 when I started. But this new low amount of food is shocking-I need more than this! I'm trying to just eat high Protein foods, but if I have to stop after a few bites I HAVE TO STOP or I will pay the price! I guess this is what were asking for but WOW.

[NJMOMof2 17]

I was sleeved a little over 10 weeks ago and in the past 2 weeks, my hunger has gone away. After surgery I felt hungry like before and I wasn't happy about it. I guess since the stomach is healing, the hunger is gone. I literally have to eat just to eat. I love not being hungry all the time like I was before. I don't take any PPI's either. Don't need them.