Feeling Sorry For Myself

Hi Girlfriends, I am feeling the same way as a lot of you about the not wanting to eat. Just the thought of food makes me want to run to the bathroom. As of now I hate all my protein and vitamins, everything is SWEET I'm sick of sweet. I crave salty, I licked the salt off of 4 Dorito chips, was scared to eat the chips. I STILL am not handling food well, I can eat MAYBE 3 tiny bites of chicken or fish, but thats it, one more bite and it will come back. And as tired of the sweet protein drinks that I am, I think if I drink another it will come back to. Even the unflavored I can smell the whey or whatever is in it. I'm even turning agains****er, it taste heavy to me now? Hard to explain, But the only way I can drink it is to add a little lime to it, even then I'm only getting about 24 oz a day. You gals pray for me, because my muscles are getting really weak because of all of this. I love you all, And I AM TRYING SOOOOO HARD, everything just makes me sick to look at it. My frig. is stocked with all kinds of cheeses and meats, I open the frig., and my stomach flip flops and I go uugghh! And close the door. I'm hopeless and feel like a big cry baby that's feeling sorry for herself! (Stomping foot and pouting like the baby I am!) I think I'll go and have a pity party and try and force some lime water down. Love you all, Debra

gosh i feel the same way ,i drink advantage shakes in a can i put a scoop of protien powder in it & some sugar free choc syrup mix it up that helps & is good,i also drink profect only 2.5 oz so i can get it dwn good .i have to make my self eat i only eat 2 times a day but i do have light snacks because of ther heavy shake but i can not eat breakfast no food in am yuckkk .good luck with eating i know we have a close date mine was 4-24 06 know how u feel .becky

having the same food issues. i am drinking the protein (although, not enough) and taking my vitamins but food is a total turn-off. i did ok yesterday. well, i ate twice and managed 60 grams of protein so i consider yesterday a good day. chin up sweetie. i think this must be normal. i will pray that this passes for all of us. we are here for you.

It's ok Deb, We're entitled to a Pity Party every now and then. You're trying, and that's all you can do. Just don't give up Sista'!!! Try going back to the soft foods...cream soups, yogurts, cottage cheese etc. Try the flavored waters, there are soooooo many to choose from. Remember your protein shakes and milk count towards the 64 oz of fluid you're suppose to get in. Just keep trying, push yourself a little more each day. I don't want you to end up dehydrated or going into starvation mode We need you as much as you need us So bring out that ninja you have hidden deep inside, and fight the good fight. I know you can do it!!! If need be, get your Dr to give you something for the nausea and see if that helps. Tonya

Debra, You're entitled to this pity party. You are going through a serious lifestyle change and your body is adjusting to a Major hormonal up roaring surgery and by golly if you wanna stomp your feet Stomp Um!! I will pray that this will pass very quickly for you honeybunny, I truly believe it goes with the territory. Depression and Frustration after WLS is almost inevitable. I know easier said than done, just take a few deep breaths, relax and pray about it. The Lord led the way to the surgery and he will see you through it. I would definitely try to go back to the basics, try some chicken broth and some crushed bouillon cubes for some extra flavor. That way you will be getting in extra fluids too. Have you ever tried the Power Crunch bars? They taste nothing like protein to me, they have 14grams of protein and 4-5grams of sugar I buy them at the Vitamin Shoppe. I can't eat it all at once just a few bites for a snack through out the day. Do you ever get the sample of protein broth from Norma? It also tasted nothing like protein, you can buy that online at ishopehere.biz. Do you ever eat shrimp? I buy the canned because they are packed with protein, I like to put a tablespoon of them on a mashed up baked potato, with a little sprinkle of garlic and herb spice. YUMMy!! Walmart sells this sf drink mix called Repleni**** tastes like Gatorade to me, so it's not that sweet, it also has added electrolytes. Okay I am done rambling now If you want I can send you samples of this stuff, just email me your address and I will drop it in the mail tomorrow. I will be praying for you!!! Love, nora