when does NORMAL arrive? what about appetite? deprivation feelings same as if i were...

thanks, i feel pretty hopeless at this point

Oh Bonnie you and are going through the same thing. I know your pain. I can't wait for both of us get past this. I had surgery 8/22/14.

I felt exactly the same way.  I wanted a chic fil-a sandwich so badly I felt like I would die without it LOL.  And I never even eat at chic fil-a!!!  I have no idea why my brain fixated on that.  This was for 2 weeks while I was on liquids post op.  It even persisted through my intense nausea.  It ended once I could eat food.  I promise.  I got so full from food (and still do) that the last thing I want is a fast food sandwich.  Hang in there, it is short-lived!

Thank you Karen for the words of encouragement, they mean a lot!

Hang in there! Like everyone else said, the liquids and soft foods won't make you feel full and your nerves are cut. I had the same nervousness - "I feel hungry. Am I the only one? Will this work for me?"  And 8.5 months post op I am down 170 lbs and just tonight I weighed out 4 Oz of ground turkey with taco seasoning and put some shredded cheese and a tbsp of light sour cream on top...felt hungry, yet couldn't eat the whole thing. Solid dense proteins will fill your pouch up. No more hopelessness - this is the start of an amazing journey if you follow your plan :) I will be rooting for you! It DOES get better!

Oh THANK YOU!!! I have HOPE!!

You are going thru the hardest part of your journey right now. When I was a few days post op like you, every minute of the day my mind was telling me I wanted a bacon double cheeseburger and a 5 gallon bucket of fries!

 My mom had been staying with me and she had to run out for a min.  I had convinced myself that I was going out to get something to eat because after all, my life depended on it!  I had actually picked up my purse, grabbed my keys and was headed out the door before I somehow grabbed a hold of myself.  I immediately dissolved into tears and fixed myself 4 ounces of chicken broth and was stuffed after a few spoonfuls LOL!

 The good news is that it does get better.  Eventually you will be able to eat real food and the insane cravings really do subside.  And you know what, I still haven't gotten that bacon double cheeseburger and the best part is that I don't even want it anymore!  Hang in there!