last time i ate was yesterday at about 9am

've had to get some motillium to help nausea

another thing is to starve yourself..(i know it hurts) but once you become so hungry your stomach will accept it and the food wont react

take esomaprazole every day due to my stomach condition ....but sometimes i just need the edge taken off of the nausea

the one that i get from my gp is ondansetron works a treat but costs the nhs £90 for 10 pills so they can be reluctant to prescribe it

check with your doctor before beginning on any herb-taking regime. Herbs are medicines, you know, and just as you don't start popping pills, so you don't start swilling herbal medicines without proper expert advice.

Here's a few herbal remedies you could discuss with your doctor:

A decoction of the root of Angelica drunk as a tea before meals will act as a stimulant to the appetite.

Drink a tea made from the seeds of Caraway, or the seeds eaten, will stimulate the appetite.

Any of the following herbs, drunk as a tea, will stimulate the appetite: Barberry, Black Currant Chicory, Dandelion, French Sorrel, Garlic, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Ground Ivy, Hops, Horseradish, Mugwort, Oatstraw, Parsley, Safflower, Tarragon, Thyme, Wood Sorrel, Watercress, Yarrow.

Use the essential oil of Grapefruit, Tarragon, Rosewood or Frankincense as aromatherapy.

Holy Thistle is a good appetite stimulant. Drink 1-2 cups daily.

Drink Cranberry juice or eat the fruit. This is especially effective in children.

Eat some yoghurt mixed into some Apple sauce.

A thiamine deficiency is often the cause of a loss of appetite. Take a thiamine supplement along with B-complex, vitamin A, zinc, niacin, and biotin. These work well together and help in the assimilation of the thiamine.

Drink Peppermint tea to help increase the appetite.

Cut 1 handful of European Centaury root into small pieces and mix with one handful of Dandelion leaves. Pour 1 litre of red wine over the herbs and cover. Steep overnight. The next morning bring to the boil and simmer for 13 minutes. Grind 3 Juniper berries to a powder, add to the mixture and simmer for 3 more minutes. Allow to cool, strain and fill bottles that can be closed tightly. Drink 1 liqueur glass of the tonic twice daily before a meal. This tonic is an excellent appetite stimulant and helpful for anorexia.

Saw Palmetto berry stimulates appetite and improves digestion.

I also find cannabis is NOT always an appetite stimulator, In my experiece it can even supress it... but that maybe strain dependant, my research is ongoing

oh yeah mazar, i grew that once, was a great smoke, will have to re-live the memory one day cheers mate

about the b12, it is good stuff, i ordered mine from aus last year, still got half a bottle left!!! 2 shots a week is enough for me, doesnt' hurt at all, just grab the fat on my gut and inject.

certainly does work, even my mum takes a shot now and again when she is drained (she is b12 deficent, has a shot every month)

not only that, but it makes you feel good too, more energy

dont go watching rocky on it though, might find yourself doing handstands at 1am in the morning

Are you still doing the B12 Tightbud?

I still inject the b12 myself and makes me incredibly hungry, not only that but after I necked the food I dont get that sickly feeling i used to have,

im also exercising too, which helps appetite alot,

I also find cannabis is NOT always an appetite stimulator, In my experiece it can even supress it... but that maybe strain dependant, my research is ongoing

thats the other thing not eating for a while the stomach shrinks and it takes a while to get back to normal....i could probably eat a horse....but only manage a few mouthfulls

well last night i managed some mash potato's
and this morning i've had 2 scrambled eggs,half a slice of toast
the nausea has eased off now
and hoping to have something a bit more substantial later
(that B12 must have kicked in )

i hope your op all goes well Cambium

Some steroids can increase appetite....i think its called "Anadrol"

My association between food and pain are locked in so badly, that I feel the only way to overcome this is to go see someone and get shrinked

chew some morning glory - heavenly blue - seeds. after about 40 mins youll incredibly hungry. i had them last sunday and put on 3 pounds in one day from constant eating.

Makes about 250 g:
350 g fresh ginger root
Golden caster sugar, to match weight of cooked ginger, plus extra for sprinkling.

1. 1. Peel the fresh ginger root and thinly slice.
2. 2. Put the ginger in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cover with water, adding more to allow for evaporation. Bring to the boil and partly cover with a lid. Boil gently for 1 hour, or until the ginger is almost cooked but slightly al dente; the time will vary slightly depending on the freshness of ginger.
3. 3. Drain the ginger and weigh it. Put it back in the saucepan with an equal amount of golden caster sugar. Add 2 tbsp water. Bring to the boil, then simmer over a medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon for 20 minutes, or until it starts to go gloopy and the ginger becomes transparent.
4. 4. Reduce the heat and keep stirring until it starts to crystallize and easily piles up in the middle of the pan.
5. 5. Meanwhile take a large, deep, baking tray and sprinkle caster sugar on it. Tip the ginger into the baking tray and shuffle it round in the caster sugar. Separate any clumps of ginger pieces. Place in a sterilized jar.


USE: Chew on a piece of crystallized ginger when you feel nauseous.

STORAGE: Keeps in a cool place for 3-6 months.