When Does Hunger Come Back?

[TamaraS 235]

I am really curious as to when hunger comes back after surgery? Please share!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

When does hunger return?

answers to this question will vary

some people might regain their hunger at a very early part after WLS - while others might never have their hunger return.... or somewhere in the middle

in my case, the "honeymoon" was over at about 8 1/2 months

started to feel twinges of hunger - but i'm ok.

could be head hunger

will love my sleeve for the rest of my longer, healthier, happier life

good luck

[TamaraS 235]

Thanks for sharing Likas! I would be very happy to continue having no appetite until 8 months out! I was so scared pre surgery that I wouldnt be able to handle a liquid diet for an extended time but I get so full from liquids and have no desire to eat. I was suprised! Im only 4 days out though, I hope it lasts.

[Pinky Green 260]

I am also 4 days out. I have to use the clock to remember to eat. I have no hunger at all at this point.

[gettinMeBack 380]

I had hunger feelings a week after my surgery that's so funny how people differ wit this surgery lol but we r losing that's all that matters

[TamaraS 235]

That's exactly right gettinmeback!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I've noticed times when i get hungry an hour after last Protein meal. It is not very strong, but I do have to remind myself to wait. I try and eat eat every 3 hours to keep a normal eating cycle. This started happening at around 9 weeks out. I am now 12 weeks out. Hope that helps. Good luck.

[N/A 96]

I have no hunger either. Surgery was 9/19, so that makes me what..12 days out? I love aromas of food when I drive by or walk by in the neighborhood. But it doesn't trigger hunger at all. I laugh a little bit because all I could eat if I wanted is a pencil eraser size bite anyway. I've been wondering really if it isn't just flavor I miss, rather rhan food.

[TamaraS 235]

Maybe it is the flavor instead of the food! My husband makes these insane meals for him and my son. They smell so delicious and although I really enjoy the smell, I no longer have that overwhelming feeling to stuff myself. Or even try a bite for that matter!! Watching them eat has no effect on my appetite. In my 31 years I have never felt like this. Thank God for the sleeve. I really hope I can continue to not feel hunger.

[gettinMeBack 380]

Yes that's true I will say that now I doesn't bother me watching them eat things that I can't or shouldn't have. Pre op it was horrible but now I can watch them eat pizza, spaghetti, steak,etc (my favs) and not be bothered. Although I am still hungry I just reach for things I can eat and I'm satisfied

[ForMyfamily 84]

Mine was about 3 weeks but not the same as it used to be. I used to always eat just once a day and never had hunger until around that meal. But I have found now it is not so much hunger but something telling me to eat about every 2-3 hours now.

[amw157 42]

There's a downside to the lack of hunger. I'm four weeks out, and there's no hunger ... but I don't feel like eating! It's getting bad because I know I'm not getting enough Protein. But when I stare at that Protein shake, or that dish of food, I just don't want to eat/drink it. I'm not sickened by it, just don't feel like eating it. Many days I don't eat until afternoon.

I know this isn't good, but what can you do to STIMULATE the desire to eat??

[Toyaboo22 51]

I started being hungry a week out but nothing like pre op. When I got real hungry before and didn't eat anything I would get weak and sick. After surgery, I would get hungry but could hold out another hour or so before wanting to eat.

[TamaraS 235]

That is reassuring to learn that when the hunger comes back, it isn't the same as before the surgery. I would get weak and extremely moody when I got hungry. I was a nightmere to be around :/

As for stimulating the appetite, I actually have no idea. I didn't ever think that would be a problem but I can see how that would make meeting your daily goals very difficult. Hopefully someone on here will have an answer for you AMW157. That has to be rough.

[It's all new 453]

I had about a four day break from hunger after surgery and that was the end of that! It isn't head hunger or acid, I just didn't lose my hunger. However, my weight loss has not been affected. I am still able to maintain my calories around 700 per day. I have lost 78 lbs since May - currently at 177. And I just have to be more careful to keep healthy Snacks close at hand always so that when the hunger hits I am not surprised to find myself ravenous with no options. Raw veggies and beef Jerky are lifesavers as emergency food! If you didn't lose your hunger or it returned early I think you could still have great success.