I am so jealous!!

I get so jealous when I read about the stuff some of you can eat. I was doing great about 4 weeks out and then all of a sudden, most of what I ate didn't agree with me (and I'm talking simple stuff like wheat bread or chicken). Anything carb related (bread, crackers, pasta -- even whole wheat) seems to be my enemy (except for fresh fruit and veggies thank GOD) and a lot of good stuff like EGGS just doesn't sit well with me after a few bites so it's been REALLY hard trying to find things to eat and to get enough calories and protein lately. I would love to have a sandwich -- was dying for a grilled cheese one day but the bread just didn't sit right with me. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to make a sandwich with no bread? I'm scared to roll it into a lettuce leaf because unless I cut up salad REALLY small, that doesn't sit well with me either. And crackers, which were once fine, don't agree with me anymore. I saw my surgeon yesterday for my 2 month post op visit and she told me I was doing well, I'm down 52 lbs which I was happy about. I told her I'm having trouble finding stuff to eat because either I hate it, it upsets my stomach or I puke it up and never eat it again. All she told me was that this is very common, which I was glad to hear, but it still doesn't solve my "what to eat" issues? I tried a couple of protein bars, but they were too high in sugar and upset my stomach. I'm sick of protein shakes, puddings, and drinks (they make me gag now) and soup and tuna and shrimp... soooooo you see my dilemma? I got to the point where I just didn't want to eat at all and didn't care if I did, but I quickly found out that was a big mistake (not to mention STUPID) when I got such horrible intestinal gas that I was pale all day and people at work were worried about me... I won't do that again! But then I tried forcing myself to eat stuff that didn't appeal to me and that made me puke! Anyway, if ANYONE has ANY suggestions, PLEASE send them my way!! I know I need to find a way to start eating more and definitely to get in more protein. I feel like one of those thin, picky, anorexic-type, girls that I used to envy! Vi

I had to laugh about the "picky, anorexic-type girl" statement. I caught myself lately thinking the same. I can start something and then throw it away before finishing. I used to never leave any thing on a plate etc...kinda neat actually. I would say I can eat almost anything at least in small amounts altho there are a few things I have not tried at all. I can eat a piece of toast long as I chew it well. however I have tried a blueberry bagel several times (quite a bit of protein too) but gummy type bread just does not go down well. Maybe if I had toasted it.... So maybe if you toasted your sandwich bread it would be tolerable for you?? If you have already tried toasted bread then I don't know what else to say except 'maybe later on down the road'...

I wish the toast would work for me, I've tried that too. Guess I'll just have to live without the carbs for a while, but there are worse things that could happen right? Thanks for the support! HUGS, Vi

Hey Vi, What about useing low carb tortilla's I make tons of different types of roll ups with them that are really good and usually close to 20-25 grams of protein each. Hugs Marcey 255/212/150

Hey I'll try them! I used to eat them pre-op so it can't hurt to try them again! Thanks! Vi

Sometimes I think it is more of a pain to eat than what it is worth. I know I have to eat and do but some time (a lot of times) I do not want to. Have you tried making a sandwich into a wrap?? I know my nutritionist says no bread until 6 months. Chicken is my favorite thing to eat and it drives me crazy because sometimes I can eat it and sometime it makes me sick. I know I have not been any help but I just want you to know you are not alone!!!!!! Misty

Aww, just knowing I'm not alone is a BIG help!! Thanks hon! HUGS, Vi

Vi...try toasting the bread crispy...it will go down better...I have two friends that are a year and two years out...and they both say toast goes or crunchy bread goes down much easier...I find it true...god luck... Dennis

Unfortunately, for me, the dryer the food, the worse off I am! I tried the toast and it won't go. Thanks for the suggestion though. I guess I can live without bread for a while huh? Vi

Hi Vi - I gotta tell you, I'm sorry you're having problems but I can soooo relate. I thought I was the only one having problems and was beginning to think maybe it was all in my head and I was crazy or something and wondering if I was becoming anorexic. One thing that has been staying down and not too much trouble to eat is chili. I know you used to eat it. Are you sick of it or does it make you sick now? I make mine with 1# hamb, 1 sm can (15 oz) of black beans, mexican tomatoes, and tomato sauce and it gives me 24 grms protein for 1/2 cup. You could also add 1 oz cheese for additional 7 grms protein and it makes it kinda creamy. Cottage cheese and pineapple is pretty yummy, too. I eat that for breakfast and sometimes for dinner. It feels good and doesn't make me I make up the difference with protein drinks so I don't have to worry too much and I've been feeling so much better and losing more steadily. I've been reading about the importance of protein and it definitely has become a priority for me. (If you're interested, let me know and I'll e-mail you a seminar paper I found on a WLS patient's website. VERY informative!) Anyway, I hope things get better for you soon and you start to feel better and are able to find something to eat... Later, Nancy