frustrated....help me

I'm 4 days post op and getting sick of liquids. I'm getting the protein but I'm getting sick of what I've got. Protidiet hot cocoa. It's good but I'm tired of it. Also the protidiet soup mixes. They're okay. tonight I heated up a can of chicken noodle soup and drank the broth. It was really good but no protein. I put the unjury in some sf jello I made. I don't care what they say it has a taste! My friend brought my husband and kids soup beans, corn bread and fried potatoes. I'm not hungry but really frustrated to death. I can't even have a bite! I think that when I begin to see the scale move I'll be better, but now all I want to do is cry. any encouragement would be wonderful. Lorrie

Hi Lorrie, Just hang in there girl, looks like you are doing well with the protein . For additional liquids try sugar free popsicles, crystal light, tea, coffee, I make my tea or coffee with non fat milk. Time goes by fast and soon you will be able to have more things added to your diet. And I bet you've already lost some weight Happy New Year!!!

I think the fourth day out for me was frustrating too. My family was having tator tots and something else and I just broke out in to tears. I knew coming in to this that I would feel like this so it was easier to handle, I guess. I haven't really had that problem since. And yes once the weight starts to fall off it is easier. Tonight it was hard to get my refried beans down just because I would have liked to have tried the new recipe that I made for my family. But I knowing that I can't have it makes it much easier than being on one of those silly diets. Because I would probably raid the fridge later if I was on a diet. It will get better!! That day I cried for a few minutes and then I felt much better. I just can't wait until I am trying on new clothes!! Going to amusement parks without fear! Sitting in chairs without fear!! Just think of all the things that will be different for you!! Maybe that could be some encouragement! Good luck, Kristina

Hey Lorrie, I am 13 days post op and still on a liquid diet. I understand your frustration. I have sat through Christmas dinner and a New Years snack fest and kept wanting to eat verything in sight. Not because I am hungry but b/c my head said that I should be enjoying food with everyone else. Right now I am sipping on soup. I also do SF popsicles and SF pudding. I can hardly wait till I can start my pureed portion of the diet. A lot of emotions come with this surgery. I was not expecting the ups and downs I have experienced. I have found that when I think I want to eat, I tell a friend or family member and they remind me what I did this for. My health. Take care. I have a friend who had this surgery and she always says that thin feels better than food tastes. Take it easy and we can do this. Happy New Year Corinn

Lorrie, Keep your chin up. It really is hard, but each day it will get better and better I promise. I am 12 days post op and it was right around that same time that I was sick and tired of soups. It was all that I could do to get them down. Now, each day has become better and I started to get more of a variety with them. I am still on full liquids and won't be able to start pureed foods until this Friday. Just remember what you did this for and cry if you feel like it. I think tear ducts need a good cleaning every once in a while. Again hang in there, you can do it. Maryann

Just want to say stay strong you will win this war!!!! I'm 14 days post-op as of this morning on my 4th day I was still in the hospital and in pain so I did not want to eat nothing for awhile. Now am starting to feel hungry just a little and believe me it's not for any soup. I'm on full liquids and I know the feeling all to well. I'll keep you in my prayers and I believe it will get better for you. TAKE CARE!!

Hang in there!! It gets better. I'm almost 5 weeks out (Friday). I remember those first couple weeks, and it was really hard. I wish I was one of those that just don't feel hungry, but I wasn't that lucky. I really do get hungry, so for me it was mental and physical. I would cry, and second guess my decision for this surgery. And I couldn't have the one thing that would have made me feel better... food. I've made a list of the benefits and downfalls of this surgery, and everytime I get upset, or question my decision, I refer to that list, and remember why I'm going through this. It helps me put things into perspective. Good Luck and God Bless Sara