Takedown #2 few questions

Patricia, congratulations on getting a new, well-constructed pouch! It's still very early in the process, so things will change a great deal over the next few weeks. One possible source of trouble is the pain meds themselves. I don't know how much you need them at this point, but the effect they have on the gut isn't always pleasant, though it will generally keep the number of BMs down. In any case, try to be patient as you find out what works best for you.

I cannot answer your question. 

But the appetite thing happened to me. 

I completely lost my appetite and thinking of food made me nauseous. 

Never... In my life have I ever felt that.  Never.  

I don't have my pouch anymore... Never worked right so I had it removed but the whole time I had it my appetite never fully came back.  And neither did my weight.  

Is it a side effect to getting the pouch?  How many people lose their appetite after getting the pouch?  It was so weird.  I knew I looked terrible with the weight loss but no matter how hard I tried... My appetite was not there.  Period. 

Side note. 

Once I had it removed and had my ileo created it came back with a vengeance!  Thank goodness.  I am hungry all the time and will eat anything!  And I don't look back and regret anything.  I am happy.  Getting healthy. 

But I am stumped at the appetite thing.  I know it's just a quick question in your post.  But that cannot be ignored.  I lost 50 pounds because of it.  I am skinny to begin with and at 128 pounds I frankly looked like death was at my door. 

It only been a short  time for you and as you know patience.  

Good luck and I hope with time everything works out for you.  It's all so complicated and different for everyone.  No two Pouches are the same. 

Richard. 

Thanks Scott and Richard, yes I forget Patience....... ohhh so difficult after being sick for three plus years, Thanks for reminding me that no two pouches are the same and I can not expect the same results.  I am slowly working with soups and hope to get an appetite sometime.  Yes, Scott I will ease off the pain meds since I know they have more side effect than benefits at times.  

Thanks for helping me and responding.  I needed it. 

Your very welcome. 

I do hope you get the appetite back.