Should I make myself eat even if I'm not hungry????

[Marquisha0116]

I've noticed that I'm really never hungry now....I'm 2 weeks post op and my appetite is virtually non existent...I'm having the hardest time getting in my required protein simply because I'm just not hungry...and I don't feel I should force myself...what's a girl to do???...I know I need all the nutrients and protein to have a successful weight loss journey, but I just don't know how to do that when I don't have an appetite...HELP!!!!!

[michelleb]

You do need to eat. I have no appetite either but if I don't eat or drink I get very light headed, my BP drops and I have no energy. You have to be conscious of eating even if you don't feel hungry.

[nannergut]

You need to eat to heal--bottom line. Try to make it protein to aid the healing process.

Nanners

[Lea]

You have to eat....you probably never thought you would not have an appetite pre sleeve...but you know you must eat...it will keep the weight loss going as well...and the healing too....good luck ....protein first! and drink

[Marquisha0116]

You do need to eat. I have no appetite either but if I don't eat or drink I get very light headed, my BP drops and I have no energy. You have to be conscious of eating even if you don't feel hungry.

Thanks Michelleb...any suggestions on some protein snacks I can eat...maybe almonds or pistachios???

[Marquisha0116]

You need to eat to heal--bottom line. Try to make it protein to aid the healing process.

Nanners

Thanks Nanners...but it's soooo hard...trying to find protein snacks to eat to help me in getting my needed protein in...any suggestions????

[Marquisha0116]

You have to eat....you probably never thought you would not have an appetite pre sleeve...but you know you must eat...it will keep the weight loss going as well...and the healing too....good luck ....protein first! and drink

Thanks Lea...there doesn't seem like enough hours in the day to eat 3 snacks and 3 meals...that's just too much to consume...all having some type of protein in it...this is way harder than I thought...trying to find some good protein snacks to help aid me in my protein quest...any suggestions???

[buddyd11]

Set yourself up meal times, breakfast is at 00:00am lunch is at 00:00pm snack at 00:00pm Dinner is at 00:00pm and do your best to stick with those times. It comes very natural after a few weeks of that.

[Kylady1975]

Carbon master yogurt from roger is a great protein snack I also use weight watchers string cheese. Both low in carbs and decent in protein.

[Shoppingbeemom]

I know it's hard to eat sometimes, You might want to keep a protein drink around you at all times. If you are like me and forget to eat. Having a drink around with protein will help keep your calories up so you won't go into starvation mode ( it will make a stall ). I like special K pink lemonade.

[CraftyKelly73]

You said you're only a couple weeks out. Way too soon for nuts! Yogurt is a great suggestion! You should still be on full liquids, so protein shakes are good too. There just isnt much to choose from this early. Cream soups and broth, and thin cream of wheat. HTH.

[RussianBlue_x2]

Thanks Michelleb...any suggestions on some protein snacks I can eat...maybe almonds or pistachios???

What is your doctor's guidance? I was still on liquids in my 3rd week. Not to mention, liquids at this point will probably enable you to get more calories because you may not be able to eat much. Are you doing protein shakes?

[Marquisha0116]

Set yourself up meal times, breakfast is at 00:00am lunch is at 00:00pm snack at 00:00pm Dinner is at 00:00pm and do your best to stick with those times. It comes very natural after a few weeks of that.

Thanks buddy11...great suggestion...goin to set my alarms tonight and start using them as early as 8am...that should really help me get my protein intake on track...thanks again

[Marquisha0116]

Carbon master yogurt from roger is a great protein snack I also use weight watchers string cheese. Both low in carbs and decent in protein.

Thanks Kylady1975...I love cheese and yogurt so this is really great advice...thanks again

[Marquisha0116]

I know it's hard to eat sometimes, You might want to keep a protein drink around you at all times. If you are like me and forget to eat. Having a drink around with protein will help keep your calories up so you won't go into starvation mode ( it will make a stall ). I like special K pink lemonade.

Thanks Shoppingbeemom...that's where I get most of my protein...the protein drinks...I have all the fruit flavored drinks like peach mango, lemon razzy, berry bliss, and especially pink lemonade because that's my favorite...drinking 1 right now