I need help with my Post op Diet

I know this question has been revisited time and time again so I apologize in advance. Whoever says WLS is the easy way out needs to walk a mile in my moccasins. I honestly thought it would be easier and I haven't come to the point yet where I'm thankful for it. On Monday I celebrated 4 weeks as a post op. Well, I didn't REALLY celebrate but anyway...on to my question. I had a very difficult time the first 2 weeks following surgery. I didn't want Jell-O or broth so I basically lived on ice chips and other clear fluids. I honestly don't know how I wasn't hospitalized for dehydration because it was even difficult for me to drink. Anyhoo, the past two weeks have been much better. I've been experimenting with more food each day and I haven't had a problem tolerating anything I've tried. To this point I still don't have an appetite. I'M NEVER HUNGRY!!! When I do eat it is because I make myself eat. I know this is normal and a lot of people go through this. I tire of food/drinks quickly and can't buy a lot of anything because it goes to waste. The only things I have found that I really like (and don't tire of) are Skim Milk and No Sugar Added Popsicles. But because I don't get in a lot of protein and I don't drink as much water as I should I'm not losing as much as I could be. Does anyone have any suggestions on how a REALLY fussy person can get in more protein and water?!? Keep in mind I'm a struggling college student and I don't have the resources for protein shakes (my surgeon is against them) or flavored water. Thank you in advance. :o)

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