Paranoia - Can it/does it/should it, ever go away?

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I would love to know from any of the vets that are 2 years or beyond - does the hunger ever return? Has yours? If so, is it at all like before and WHEN did it return?

At three years, I'm still not ever 'really' hungry, empty, yes, really hungry, no. I can eat less than a cup of food and Dr. Davidson doesn't want his patients to ever eat more than a cup at one meal. Can we eat more the further out we get, or does it 'cap' at some point, is there a stopping point? So what is your experience, what have you heard from professionals, do we continue to have the ability to eat more, or are we pretty much where we are going to stay, at three years out?

I am still paranoid about waking up with that ravenous hunger we all use to get when we were "starving" - when can we stop worrying or is it possible from now on? I heard from a PhD doctor recently at a support group and also from MY doctor at my 3 year check up 'A little paranoia is good'. I'm clinging to that!!

What are your thoughts about these things?

[notmeanymore 629]

Im only almost 8 months out but like you, I dont get hungry, I just feel empty. I could go all day and not eat but then I just get tired. I do have to regularly time my meals to ensure I keep my metabolism moving and getting enough Protein and calories for the day. I really hope that the hunger doesnt come back because in the past I couldnt say no to it.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I am 2 years out, my hunger came back at 5-6 months post op. real hunger! But it hasn't hindered me too much. I am within 4- 5 pounds of my goal/ low weight. :-)