2 weeks after gastric sleeve surgery and just not hungry

[parsonsholsten3 1]

I had surgery 2 weeks ago today. The doctor said I can start mushy pureed foods next wednesday. Problem is I'm not hungry at all. I've been drinking tons of Water and Isopure. But have been lax on anything else. Anyone else have this issue? Any ideas?

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[glitter eyes 1,398]

It took me a long time after my surgery to feel hungry and want to eat again. I just concentrated on meeting my Fluid and Protein goals and looked at food as fuel.

Sounds like you are doing good getting your fluids and protein in. Maybe by next week you will feel ready for some mushy foods. I had to experiment with a lot of different foods, spices, and textures until I found what kind of food worked for me.

If it makes you feel any better the hunger does return for most of us. At least to the degree that you won't mind eating!!

Congrats on your surgery

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I had surgery 2 weeks ago today. The doctor said I can start mushy pureed foods next wednesday. Problem is I'm not hungry at all. I've been drinking tons of Water and Isopure. But have been lax on anything else. Anyone else have this issue? Any ideas?

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This is very normal.

The best thing I can suggest is to just set a schedule for your fluids and Protein to make sure you get everything on. Don't rely on "feeling hungry" to eat and don't wait on hunger to remind you to eat. Set an alarm if you need to.

The most important thing for you for both healing and weight loss is to make sure you reach your Protein target every day and to get at least 64 oz of Fluid.

It gets easier.

[parsonsholsten3 1]

It took me a long time after my surgery to feel hungry and want to eat again. I just concentrated on meeting my Fluid and Protein goals and looked at food as fuel.

Sounds like you are doing good getting your fluids and Protein in. Maybe by next week you will feel ready for some mushy foods. I had to experiment with a lot of different foods, spices, and textures until I found what kind of food worked for me.

If it makes you feel any better the hunger does return for most of us. At least to the degree that you won't mind eating!!

Congrats on your surgery

Thank you. I'm definitely getting the protein.

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