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having a really rough day

stephanielindsey
stephanielindsey Posts: 67
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I just really don't feel like eating anything today. I know I should force myself but the thought makes my stomach turn. Also, it seems like I'm able to eat a lot less than others who had surgery (VSG) around the same time as me, should I be concerned about this?

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  • grim_traveller
    grim_traveller Posts: 625 Member
    I have had the same problem, and asked my surgeon at my last checkup. He said it was hormonal, as a result of the surgery, and that it would last six months, maybe nine if I was lucky. So take advantage of it while you can. The cravings will apparently be back.

    When I have those days, I just make certain I get my protein in, using supplements if I need to.

    It is very disturbing though, isn't it? I used to feel like I was hungry all the time, and now I almost never feel that way.
  • jillybean65
    jillybean65 Posts: 10 Member
    I sure know the feeling. I am 3 weeks out from surgery. I have days when I dont want to eat anything. Even the protein shakes are hard to get down but I do it. If I force myself to eat something every few hours though I do feel better than when I dont eat anything at all.
  • 13turtles
    13turtles Posts: 183 Member
    I have to really work to get my daily food in each and every day. I also focus on the protein because I don't want much more than that. My surgeon said as long as I was getting my 60 grams and attempting other foods, I was good. She said that my stomach is still healing, and I needed to remember that the guidelines were just that, guidelines. She specifically said not to beat myself up if I couldn't eat that much each day.

    So, I guess my message, do the best you can, and don't beat yourself up!

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