Nothing sounds good!

[SeriJ 16]

Had surgery thurs jan 16 and stayed one night in hospital. Went well but I had a horrible time with thirst and dry mouth. That was by far the worst part.

Now I'm supposed to be on full liquids and the only thing I want is Water. Plain old Water. I used to drink flavored waters and teas and whatnot and none sound good at all now. I can handle Jello. I tried a little cream Soup and pudding and it went down fine but i didn't want it all all. I am not yet sure what "full" is on this new stomach, but I also don't know what hungry feels like either. It's only thirst.

Finding my extreme lack of appetite a bit odd. My pain is low and I have no trouble with stomaching whatever I try, few as those things may be, but I bought all this broth and flavored water and expensive tea and what am I drinking? Tap water. lol. Oy!

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

give yourself time...take it one day at a time.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Congratulations on your surgery, I'm glad you're doing so well. At only a few days out you are still swollen and healing, you won't feel much of anything. My doctor wanted me drinking about an ounce every 15 minutes while on full liquids. You don't want to over do it, and it is great that everything is sitting well with you. On your plan have you started shakes yet?

Getting in your liquids is so important and it is really great that you are doing so well. I still dont' feel traditional hunger and I'm so happy about it (I'm 13 months out). Enjoy it while it lasts!! For some, the hunger does come back.

You should start feeling more full when you start on more dense foods... purees and soft foods. Make sure to measure it all out and don't be surprised if you can only handle a spoonful or two. It's normal.

Take it slow and regardless of what you feel you can handle, remember you are still healing. Give your body time to adjust.

Best of luck!! I hope it all continues to go so smoothly!

[Christian Zaccone 243]

7 months later im still never hungary!! Eating now is a chore. I eat cause I have to not casue I want to. Its a normal experience what your feeling as far as I am aware

Chris