Anyone struggling with weight loss and appetite?

Question

I am 2 weeks postpartum today and I weigh 10 lbs less than I did before I was pregnant. I don’t really want congratulations on it, because I don’t think it’s very healthy. 
I can’t even eat, I’ve had bananas and pedialite as my only meals since I’ve given birth. I get physically ill whenever I eat anything else and it’s putting such a strain on my relationship. My husband is (understandably) upset that I’m not eating and I am too.
Is anyone else struggling with the same thing? Every person in my life that I try to talk to about it just tells me how good I look and that they’re happy for me, but I feel so unhealthy. I also just cry all the time for no reason, I think I’m partially unstable lol. (But I know the crying is normal for postpartum - just makes me feel a little crazy).

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I am 9 weeks pp and I dealt with this in the beginning. This is my first baby and the first two weeks were so hard. I was super emotional and had no appetite. I gained about 60lbs during my pregnancy and lost 30lbs in the first two weeks. I was put on anxiety meds right around the two weeks pp mark and started to feel like my old self again. I'm not sure if it was the meds or timing. Hang in there! You got this mama!

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oof me 🙋‍♀️ i actually like how i look heavier and unfortunately i’ve always had a fast metabolism. i really wanted to keep some baby weight but like you said i’ve been having a hard time eating and now at 11wks pp i weigh less than i did pre pregnancy .. it’s so frustrating

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With my first I did, all the hormone changes killed my appetite. What helped was bone broth! It settled my stomach and helped me eat a bit more.

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I've struggled with this as well. Not as much as you have but my first baby I couldn't get my weight to stop dropping. The only thing I can suggest is even though food isn't appetizing add a little more to your diet each day so you don't get overwhelmed with a bunch of food one day. And if you can't eat at least drink. Maybe you could add some peanut butter to the banana. Or if you eat a sandwich add extra mayo. Go for fat when you can. Add extra olive oil etc. And take your vitamins. 
This hasn't happened with my second baby. Still got my little smushy tummy (6 weeks pp) and I'm happy as can be lol. Still hanging on to about 10 extra pounds.

Anyone struggling with weight loss and appetite?

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