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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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ljs95437 03/26/2013

Hey all!!

I have been noticing that my appetite changes drastically day by day. One minute I am super hungry and can't feel satisfied and the next I am not hungry at all. Anyone else feel like this?

BTW I am 3 months out and am at 90lbs lost WOOHOO.

TIA for all the answers
Laura

deleted_user 03/26/2013

I'm almost 3 months out too and experiencing the same thing
Would also like to hear anyone else's take on this
I'm trying to eat something every 3 hrs to stabalize my hunger

kellynaylor 03/26/2013

90 pounds in three months is incredible!! I am down 122 in 6 months. Its great isn't it??!!!!

I am six months out from RNY. I notice my appetite does change from day to day. I would say I range from not really hungry to mildly hungry. I never really experience feeling like I am starving or anything. Sometimes that might really be thirst or what some call head hunger.

If I am feeling hungrier than normal I will have a cup of tea or some water or just go ahead and get a small snack -- usually a cheese stick or some jerkey and that makes it all ok again.

deleted_user 03/26/2013

I do get that hunger & then stops the next day but then again some days i cant keep water down :(
Im almost a month out and is a struggle but hey congrats in your 90 pound loss!!! Thats amazing!!!

ljs95437 03/27/2013

Thanks!!! It's amazing. Today has been my key in it all. I seem to feel less hungry the more irritated I am. My moods have been all over the place. I have other issues with mental illness so it doesn't surprise me. Now nothing is even tasting good to me. UGH. I hope others have more tips on how to satisfy needs when the pouch doesn't want to stop.lol

deleted_user 03/27/2013

What's your secret to 90lbs in 3 months? I'm losing at snail speed and I have a lot to lose :( I'm doing everything they tell me to do.

ljs95437 03/27/2013

I think a lot of it had to do with my doing water aerobics 5 days a week and the fact I had a pretty severe stricture halting my eating pretty much anything. I am just losing about a lb a day with some days being more and some less.

SgtSmith 03/27/2013

I am almost 4 months out. Yes I think I am hungry then discover I am really not. I think my mind still envisions huge meals. Then a couple of bites and I am done. It may take a while to get used to our limits. I had to learn the hard way what happens when you eat just a bite too much!

imjj4short 03/27/2013

Whoo Hoo, indeed!!! Holy cow!! 90 lbs in 3 months?!?!? That might be a record!

Yes, there is a difference in my appetite from day to day.

With that said, what I perceive as "hunger" can actually be other things....thirst, stress (or other emotions), needing sleep, carb rebound, caffein, and artificial sweeteners can all trigger the feeling we interpret as "hunger."

If I think I'm hungry, I check to see if something else is going on...I usually start with a bottle of water.

JJ

ljs95437 03/27/2013

Yes 90 is a crazy number. Love it. I am forcing myself to eat every few hours just too keep my intake of protein and calories up. Glad I am not alone.

deleted_user 04/03/2013

Frustrated.... You guys all have great numbers and I am so jealous.Pr-op surgery 309 complication after surgery 323 weight right know 252. I work out everyday watch waht I eat. Just not goig anywhere... Any suggestions???

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