[BOOTS]

Ok These Past 2 Wks I Have Noticed Im Eating Less And Less And Now Im Down To 360-500 Calories A Day. Yet I Feel Like I Have Eaten So Much. But When I Go Look On My Fitday.com Log I Have Only Eaten That Many Calories, Im Like You Got To Be Kidding!!! I Feel Like Ive Eaten Alot Of Food But 300 Or 400 Calories Is Nothing At My Stage! Like Tonight I Had To Make Myself At Least Drink A Protein Drink (since I Really Wasnt Hungry) To Get In More Calories And Protein So I Got It Up To 586 Calories And 49 Proteins.

Why The Heck Are Things Moving Backwards In The Appetite Dept?

[DocSanae]

BOOTS, are you sure you're not having an issue with depression? Because depression makes you lose your appetite.
(((((HUGS)))))

[kimtindall]

Hmmmm...the same is happening with me, I dont know if it is from this dang cold that I have though.

[beckamarie]

I wish my appetite wasnt there I am going the opposite, I am having a hard time not going over 1200 calories a day, although the last 2 have been pretty good at 700 cals. Maybe its just a little stall or something with the appetite?

[Christy0283]

I'm with Becka. I feel like all I have wanted to do the last few days is eat. I have eaten between 650 and 900 calories a day for the last few days, but that seems like a lot to me. And I am getting so depressed. I I have only lost 7-10 pounds a month for the last couple of months. Should my "journey" already be slowing down that much. What am I doing wrong?

[clancythecamper]

Boots - what are you eating? maybe you could shake up the choice department a little?

[ragdolldude]

Appetites can vary with different patients. Even the same patient can have varyin appetities. I know I had minimal appetite for several weeks. I had to force myself to consume food. I did take the shakes religiously though. I've met patients at bariatric support group meetings that claim that 3-4 small bites make them feel full, even multiple years post op. I can't feel full on 3-4 bites, but I do try to closely monitor my intake. I had a momentary "whoops" moment 7 months post op. I stopped going to support meetings, and failed to exercise properly, monitor food, or weigh myself daily. I gained 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months. Then I "got back on the horse" and followed protocol again. Got back down to where I was, and even lost another 17-18 pounds, down to the 204 I am today. But I do weigh myself daily on a digital scale. I try to exercise by walking daily. I do splurge on some "no-no" foods once in a while, but that's my treat. I do everything else the best I can. I'm one of those that has to monitor my wieght, so my head feels OK about how I'm doing. I've been down to 200, but don't feel quite right, so I seem to feel happiest at 203-204. Sounds silly, but 3-4 pounds makes a big difference in the way I feel.

[Jaime]

I don't know Edie- are you sick like with a cold or flu, or did you just get done being sick? Do try to try other foods than your usual stuff, maybe that will help! I bet you never thought you wouldn't want to eat lolol - I wish I had that feeling sometimes!

[qt82699]

i have noticed i go thru stages of this some weeks i feel like a pig and some weeks i cant eat enough, so i really dont know what to say about it...good luck edie

[BOOTS]

Trust Me My Food Choices Are Endless. I Have Such A Variety Here. Either From Ordering Stuff Online Or Shopping At The Health/diet Food Store. I HAVE MORE FOOD IN THE HOUSE NOW THAN I DID PRE-OP AND SPEND SOOO MUCH MORE. LOL. I Dont Know If Its Im Not Hungry Or Maybe Im Getting Obsessesed. Thats What My Dh Thinks. He Thinks Im Obsessed! Im Always Going Thru Different Phases So Maybe Its Just A Phase. Im Just Not Sure.