@muradangie
No, my appetite has not really improved all that much but I do eat because I know I need to😊.

I told one RDN, in jest, that I thought that the surgeon had tampered with my appetite control switch, and she said that given the area of my tumor (duodenal bulb) that my idea might not be far from the truth. She explained that we have two places where our appetite is controlled. One is, of course, in the brain, but the other is in the area of my surgeries. Therefore, my appetite might not come back like it was prior to the surgeries. This understanding helped me to accept a "new normal." It was a great educational experience for me and helped me to understand my situation better.

I also learned to pack in the protein early in the meal. So, I don't make a habit of eating the bread and other carbs first but make the protein a priority. Those are just some of my gleanings from working with RDNs.

I so appreciate the work that you all do. You are an asset to patients and often are not recognized and fully appreciated, but I've found that you are gems!

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