2 weeks post op---don't feel like eating?

Hi! I had my surgery on Feb. 26. I hope everyone of you is doing well. I'm still on the blended diet (of course, no solids yet), but NOTHING tastes good to me. In fact, I pretty much hate everything even though sometimes I AM actually hungry. I am eating a little of this, a little of that (yogurt, applesauce, carnation sugar free instant breakfast), but nothing appeals to me. Does anyone have this "problem"? (please note, I've NEVER had this kind of problem before---I was always one to eat, so this is strange , ha ha). Are there any high in protein drinks out there that people would suggest? Thanks!!

I have 4 weeks (1 1/2 more to go) of liquids (no yogurt, applesauce etc for me). I'm allowed diluted fruit juices at the moment (one of the few ways I can get calories in other than protein drink). I really like the diluted grape juice and drink it or make it into ice cubes for snow cones. Also I take Tomato Juice or V-8 dilute them and heat. Makes a great soup broth that is more flavorful than chicken or beef broth. I live Pro-Complex, Apple Nectar, AnyWhey Tasteless protein. Also have started to use Isopure Protein drink from GNC. It is ready made, very smooth and no lumps. It is not cheap tho at $2.50 a can. It has 35 grams of protein in it. Mary

I just checked, it is not Isopure at GNC that I buy. It is World Wide Pure Protein .. comes in chocolate, vanilla, caramel, strawberry, and banana. Runs anywhere from $2 to $2.69 a can depending on the store.

Be thankful--sure beats having cravings! Our new motto: Eat to live, rather than living to eat! Unfortunately this will not last--just gives us an advantage while it is here. Only a few things have tasted good to me either. But I make myself get my 60 gm protein and 64 oz fluids each day. Good luck to you... Joy

Rose, check out the response I sent for "25 days post op & ....." by Maria S., I typed in my favorite proteins and the stats, I have to get 80 grams per day so I have looked around for the highest protein content possible with the least amount of eating or drinking. I felt similar to how you feel for the first couple weeks, your appetite will eventually rebound and just try some samples, so you don't have a whole bunch of stuff in your cupboards that you hate. Good luck and this too shall pass, Dorothy

Hello Rose I know what you feel like.. when I was on only pure blended/liquids I was like man im hungery nothing would satisfy but now that the doc told me i could eat just make sure its choped up and i chew it as long as i can tolerate it its funny cuz i dont want it now lol I have to Make myself eat and believe me its not much lol just keep the protine comming in.. the easyest thing for me to eat is Tuna, shrimp and certain soups. I really cant handle Milk anymore it makes me ill not where i puke just makes me feel sick so i stay away from it lol exept in my protine shakes and i use lacotoce free milk for that. keep up the good job it will get a little easyer

Hi Rose: I completely empathize with you. I had my surgery on 2/3/04 & I feel the same way. Amazingly, for once in my life eating is more of a burden than a comfort/joy. The high protein mix that I really like is Isopure zero carb vanilla mix. I blend it with the sugar free/low carb yougurt (strawberry is good) & mix in a little ice & it is pretty good, plus you can get your protein content in pretty well with this mix. During my first couple of weeks I really liked sugar-free popsicles. I find even now they are fairly satisfying & even help curb nausea. I was also big on the chicken broth because it was soothing to my pouch - I guess because of the warmth. Good luck & hang in there. God bless Angel