It's all true!

[GriffinSabine 34]

I remember hearing for the first time at the seminar that having this procedure removes hunger hormones. I assumed it must be a myth, even a "sell" on their part. I thought, there is no way I will ever not care about what's next to eat, when I'll eat it, how much I'll have, and how long I'll regret it before repeating.

That was four months ago. Today I absolutely believe it!

I'm a month out. Weight is falling off me, and I have zero appetite. I moved to solids about a week ago and they are "nice" and all...but I literally DO NOT CARE ABOUT food. I still prepare it for my family, go out to eat a few times a week....but I have NO interest in food whatsoever!

Honestly - I've been waiting for this feeling all my life.

I know in time I'll get my appetite back, but right now I'm just really grateful to be experiencing this. I am so, so happy I had this done.

The downside is what you'd expect - I have very low energy about half of the day. I'm managing to get most of my Protein and supplements in. Water is no problem. Most days I get an hour of exercise (walk or swim) at an easy pace. Too easy...70 year olds pass me constantly. I would love to make my workouts harder, but don't have the power to push through for long.

At any rate, I'm easily fatigued and really hope this changes in the near future. All in all, I'm loving the great benefit of not having an appetite; of not obsessing about food. Amazing!

[readyanxiousscared 57]

Wow I can't even imagine what it feels like to not care about food. I'm thinking about Breakfast now.....damn I need that sleeve!!!!!

[luckyknickers57 62]

I remember hearing for the first time at the seminar that having this procedure removes hunger hormones. I assumed it must be a myth, even a "sell" on their part. I thought, there is no way I will ever not care about what's next to eat, when I'll eat it, how much I'll have, and how long I'll regret it before repeating. That was four months ago. Today I absolutely believe it! I'm a month out. Weight is falling off me, and I have zero appetite. I moved to solids about a week ago and they are "nice" and all...but I literally DO NOT CARE ABOUT food. I still prepare it for my family, go out to eat a few times a week....but I have NO interest in food whatsoever! Honestly - I've been waiting for this feeling all my life. I know in time I'll get my appetite back, but right now I'm just really grateful to be experiencing this. I am so, so happy I had this done. The downside is what you'd expect - I have very low energy about half of the day. I'm managing to get most of my Protein and supplements in. Water is no problem. Most days I get an hour of exercise (walk or swim) at an easy pace. Too easy...70 year olds pass me constantly. I would love to make my workouts harder, but don't have the power to push through for long. At any rate, I'm easily fatigued and really hope this changes in the near future. All in all, I'm loving the great benefit of not having an appetite; of not obsessing about food. Amazing!

Ohhh, lucky you..... I can't wait to feel like that. My daughter has had the bypass a year ago. She is doing so well, she has recovered her energy levels, and enjoying her exercise. Well done to you for exercising when you're feeling like you do. You'll turn a corner and also start to make time to eat regularly.

Keep up the good work

[Texasmeg 568]

I'm about 9 weeks out and feel like I can enjoy food, but it has taken an appropriate place in my thoughts and my life. I don't obsess over food like I used to and hunger is very manageable. Food is primarily for nutrition now.

[laners777 145]

I too am a lucky one that hasn't felt hungry and more important those cravings don't hit me either. I am 8 months out and so happy those hormones have not returned, as of yet! I also thought it was a scam and told my bariatric LP nurse that she was crazy....boy my foot was BIG when I had to put it back in my mouth after surgery. Let's all appreciate this gift because not everyone has it. Happy weight loss to everyone

[melissa031014 7]

I hope I don't feel hungry after because it is tough now! (2 week pre-op)

[patsy1947 42]

i think the pre-op is the worse.. i an 2 weeks post. and its been easier then i thought so far. not a bit hungry, i am still on Water and Protein shakes tomorrow i have my dr appointment and move up to the next step in food..i would have never believed i would ever stop thinking of whati would eat for my next meal but food isn't my life any more. and for the first time i dont care about food.

[lsuchick4 54]

I don't really real it either. I can feel when my tummy is empty, but I'm not feeling hungry.

My obsession with food now is how to get the biggest nutritional bang for what I eat.

[vee10 1]

I totally agree I am 3 months out and have to remember to eat. I know I need to and my lifeblood sugar levels remind me. But so far so good.

[AshleyMidwife 189]

You all are lucky! I don't think that is the norm. I was so excited to have no hunger, and that was true for the first 8 weeks or so, and now that I am almost 3 months out, it's returned. Certainly not at preop levels, but I have some mild hunger at normal times during the day. I hope your decreased hunger levels last as long as possible! Don't be worried if they come back, that's normal. It's not the same as preop, and you can still only eat so much anyway.

[Fallenangel2904 494]

In the beginning this was true for me. The first few months my hunger was very minimal and I didn't really desire to eat. At about 4 months post op the hunger returned though and now over a year out I sadly do have hunger again. It's odd though because sometimes it's minimal and sometimes it's just like it was pre op. Wish the hunger stayed away!