Where did my appetite go?
By Macy
@almostoveryou (4778)
Philippines
August 30, 2024 4:00am CST
I seem to have lost my appetite when I got sick several days ago. Has that ever happened to anyone of you?
There was one time that I did not eat anything for over 12 hours because I just couldn't push myself to eat. I wasn't feeling hungry, and I wasn't yearning for any of my comfort foods. I did try to order a few dishes that I used to eat when I'm unwell, but they didn't cheer up my taste buds at all and I ended up vomiting a collection of edible bits and bobs not long after I've eaten them. Excuse the gross narrative. It really took me a while to clean up the bathroom sink. (I even heard the toilet bowl chuckling.)
I'm much better now and slowly able to eat in normal portions. I had a video chat with a friend yesterday morning while having breakfast and was surprised to see that I actually had two servings of rice as we exchanged lots of stories. Maybe I just needed a good conversation. I'll be having dinner with friends tomorrow. I hope I'll be able to enjoy both food and company.
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@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
2 Sep
thank you. i would alternate between soups and barley water. i had miso soup this morning for breakfast and it was very good.
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@grenery8 (10660)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
4 Sep
@almostoveryou welcome and i heard that soup is both light and healthy.
@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
2 Sep
Indeed. I think my appetite has been revived. I just had smoked milkfish, bacon and miso soup for breakfast. Delish.
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@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
2 Sep
@almostoveryou This what I can say a good meal. I think you are full recuperated now.
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@allknowing (136369)
• India
18 Oct
I am sure not having an appetitie is a thing of the past and that you are now back to your normal self hogging away (lol)
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@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
19 Oct
Oh, yes.. I came back with a vengeance. LOL
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@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
2 Sep
It's like that for many people. I'm slowly regaining my appetite now. I had miso soup with seaweed for breakfast and really loved it.
@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
30 Aug
I'm glad you're feeling better. It's common to lose your appetite when you're sick. Have a good weekend.
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@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
31 Aug
Indeed. I can't wait for my appetite to come back. Have a good weekend!
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@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
31 Aug
That's true. What's strange for me is that I still haven't regained it even if it's been days since I got sick. My mother-in-law had the same experience when she got Covid. I didn't get tested for Covid though I had flu-like symptoms.
@pitsipeahie (5015)
•
30 Aug
Sounds like your appetite was just taking a little vacation! Kidding aside, it’s totally normal to lose your appetite when you’re sick—you're definitely not alone in that. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better now. Just take it easy with the food and enjoy your dinner with friends.
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@almostoveryou (4778)
• Philippines
31 Aug
Thank you for the comforting words. I can't wait to enjoy dinner with friends. Have a good weekend!
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