Afraid to try new foods

I am almost a month post op and I am so afraid of trying new things. I have tried crystal light, protein drink, ww smoothie's and anything that is sweet gives me the feeling of having heart burn, however, the doc told me that wasn't heart burn that it was dumping, so I have been very afraid to try new things, but I am so sick of eating the same things. Any suggestions....???? I am making chili for supper tonight and thought I might try it, but am afraid I will get sick. I have only thrown up 1 time since surgery and I think it might be because I ate too fast. I have lost 39 pounds in 3 1/2 weeks, and I feel pretty good, but my energy level has started to drop. In the past week I have only walked 4 of the 7 days and feel quilty because of it. Why the quilt trips on myself....I almost feel like I'm going crazy.... I know I'm rambling, but I have a lot of confused thoughts running around...I saw one post said it was normal to feel a little depressed...and with the added stress around here...my 16 year old son (from my previous marriage) has decided to go and live with his dad, and it hurts so bad that I just have to go in another room to cry, because I don't want him to see me hurting. It feels like there is a hole in my heart and don't know how to deal with it all. Thanks for letting me go on and on!! Becki in SD

Becki, It's ok! My nut. recomends chili with cheese or another protien in it. The liquids and the meat help us digest better. CHew chew chew and don't try too much at once, but try it! I am sorry about your son moving, but at 16 kids do weird stuff. Walking 4 days out of 7 is still VERY good! Can you do anything on the days you don't walk? Exercise helps depression ( I should know!) Extra time up and down the stairs, or some slow yoga stretches? You are doing FANTASTIC with your weight loss, this is a big time of change in your life. Keep up the GREAT work!

THANK YOU!!!!

I too have had trouble getting onto solids and trying new things. "Silk" bran soymilk has saved me. I drink the chocolate flavored milk when I can't stand anything else. It isn't overly sweet and it goes down very smooth for me. It seems to calm my tummy if I've tried something new that irritates it. Good luck. Denise

Becki, I completly understand how you feel. I don't eat very much either. I have been sick three times and it is not fun. The best thing that I found that goes down and stays down is cheese and peanut butter crackers. Those that you get at the store with 6 in a pack. They break down in your mouth real good and easy and go down easy. They have protein and I can eat two or three at one time. Don't give up. It will get easier. Try small bites and make sure you chew. I also drink whey protein drinks twice a day to try and get my protein in. In the beginning I could not drink them but I can now. I have found that things I can't stand on one day I may be able to stand on another day. I am so sorry about your son too. I remember being that age and having to go live with my dad. It is just something he has to try. I know that doesn't make it feel any better but just know to keep the door open for him and he will be back. I will be praying for you. Keep on keeping on! God Bless Crystal

Becki, It is normal to be affraid I am 4 weeks out and let me tell you I had a rough first 3 weeks I couldnt get enough protein in I was alway nauseas, seems like everything I ate upset my pouch but you know once I started to eat more solid food like chicken, fish, tuna, it really made me feel better and I really havent been nauseas, my fear is trying anything sweet cause I accidently had a friend buy me yogurt and i forgot to tell her nonfat and I didnt realize and it was lowfat and had alot of sugar I was so sick afterwards so we all have our fears but just try that is all you can do and if you cant tolerate it then you know but start off small like tuna,softer foods not beef but maybe some baked fish best of luck I am sorry to hear about your son it is hard to deal with personal issues on top of trying to get use to your new life I totally understand it isnt a child for me but I ex boyfriend and it is hard but god doesnt give us more than we can handle it will get better just give it to god. hugs and love lisa