Almost 3 weeks out and I just don't want to eat...

The scales have stopped moving...I'm sure I'm in starvation mode, but I'd rather have nothing than pudding, yogurt, soups...Today was the first day I could have an egg and I've been excited for this day for nearly 3 weeks.  I took two bites and was just done...it doesn't taste good...I hate my protein shakes...I'm drinking lots of skim milk trying so hard to get some protein in.  Not sure what's happend lately...I am getting in all my vitamins, nexium and gallbladder pills though....Please tell me it's easier after this pureed stage.  I absolutely don't regret the surgery...Just wished I cared about eating to stay healthy  :-(

Oh Michele, this is totally normal.....I was the exact same way.  The thought of food of any kind made me want to gag!  Just hang in there and do the best you can to get some protein, and it will get better...I promise!  ((((HUGS)))))

I don't know anything about your surgery and I am new to this whole WLS thingy, but I understand that tastes changes and maybe you just haven't found the right thing that will hit the spot. 
When do you see your surgeon again and what about the nutritionist?  Perhaps you should start there and get some professional help to getting on the right track.

Take care of yourself !
Shelia

I was doing great until this week...I saw my surgeon at one week and my nut last Wed.  She just gave me a list of everything I can eat.  I have no problems keeping myself hydrated...I can get in 64 oz. water...it's the protein that's killing me...I just can't wait to have a piece of deli ham or turkey...I'm sure things will get better.

Hon.. it's completely normal.  Really, it is.

And yes, your body is in starvation mode.. it's in a medically-forced starvation, and no matter what foods you *do* eat during this time, you will continue to stay in said starvation mod.  Your body is figuring this out and hodling on to every bit it can.. but it will come off again.  I promise (and if it doesn't I give you full permission to smack me around).

I don't eat because I want to anymore.. I eat to fuel my body.  You are also going through a separation with food.. and it's very hard mentally to do that.  Food was a comfort for me.. and I enjoyed eating.  After surgery, I didn't have that outlet and it was sad.  But I got over it and you will too.

Let me know if I can do *anything* to help you out.

Thanks Andrea...I'm sincerely doing my best...I want to do better...I want to lose weight...I want to be healthy...just going through a rough time now I think.

You are so right about food and my separation from it...ya wanna hear what I think?  I was doing great until I returned to work on Monday....Since Monday (no kids at school yet) the teachers have had luncheons every single day...Monday-Salsaritas, Tuesday-Eb's BBQ, Wednesday-Chick Fil-A, and tomorrow Subway....I think I'm just so angry that I can't eat anything (still pureed) that I said "f--ck it, if I can't have what they're having, I'll just work and not eat"  It's really been tough because I can't just sit there with them, but then if I don't I'm really alienating myself from my staff.  Do you understand?  So this week, I think my eating issues are more of a tantrum...LOL...I hope I can grow up soon and get back on the horse!

Thanks for all your support Andrea!!!

Michele,

Have you tried any cheeses?  good protein there... I am having trouble getting in enough liquids - ie: Water.  I sip and sip, but by the time I get 1/2 cup of pudding or sf jello or some thinned cream of mushroom soup (not all on one day) then I am done....
Just thought of something... I use sugar free, fat free pudding mix - instant, with skim milk and add a package of unjury protein.  Divide into 4 bowls and feel like I get an extra punch of protein.

Hang in there...  someone will offer something that will work perfect for you.

Shelia

Cheese is not on my list for pureed foods...she said I could sprinkle some on a scrambled egg, which is what I did tonight...but it didn't work out well.
I can eat jello and I love popsickles...puddings do not taste well...yesterday I grabbed a pudding and ate it...very sick to my stomach...realized a short time later...I ate my son's pudding and it WASN"T sf.  Yucky!  I can eat tomatoe soup...as a matter of fact, other than water, skim milk and popsickles it's the one thing I enjoy.  I'm only allowed 1/8 of a cup for snacks and 1/4 of a cup for meals.

I do have a package of unflavored protein...just so scared I'm going to ruin the taste of the few things I can still get down...I guess I'm going to have to take the plunge and just do it....

Thanks for your suggestions Shelia...I do appreciate them!

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im with ya on disliking protein shakes. i dont like them either
im  only 6 days out and im hungry all the time. i have no problem getting my drinks down. i dont have to sip either,
this leads me to believe that i need a fill.

i assume by reading everything else that this is normal for you.
 i hope it gets better for you