Unable to eat enough
Sorry for the previous posting error. I am 9 months post op and have lost @75 lbs since surgery. I only lose about 6 lbs a month and have done so since the third month. I have trouble eating. After about 3 tiny mouthfuls of solid food, I just can't force anything else down. I average around 500 cals a day which is made up of a protein drink and a protein bar. It takes me as long to drink my shake now as it did right after surgery. I have had a lot of nausea and some vomiting. I know my body is in starvation mode but how do I eat more? I just don't seem to be able to handle solids. A Lean Cuisine lasts me 3 meals. Could I have a problem with the pouch. I am so discouraged because I exercise religiously but can't lose more than 10lbs in a month. I have pretty much gone back to the soft diet as I can eat soup and yogurt fairly well and it is the only way to up the calories. Can anyone offer any quidance. A happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.
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