Dear S,
I had the same surgery in 04 on April 2nd. I continued to lose weight through October of that year. I realized what was happening and forced myself to eat. I started eating anything high calories and protein. I started by eating a bite or two every hour. I was never hungry and it was an effort. Sometimes just the smell of food made me sick. I also was "dumping" so much I knew I wasn't keeping enough calories in me. I lost a total of 37 lbs before I leveled off at 106 lbs. (I have never been a big woman, I was 65 at the time I am now 68) I am now at 114 and seem to gain a pound ever couple of months. I have learned how to eat and what suits my system best. Although I still have acid reflux and once in a while diahrea hits me, I know this is the new norm for me. As long as I am cancer free, I can live with the aftermath. If I think something sounds good to eat I get it. I might not eat but three bites, but then again I might eat twenty. I do not consider it a waste if I can't eat it all. I am eating to live, I do not live to eat. I will remember your Mom and you in my prayers. I know this is hard on you. God Bless you both.
Gerri