Why cant I get in the right foods?

Okay- it's not for lack of trying. I am 9 weeks post-op and I have not been able to get in the required foods. I try constantly to eat meats for my protein and 98% of the time it either comes back up on it's own or it just sits there for so long that I end up making myself throw it up because it is so uncomfortable. It doesn't matter what it is- hamburger meat, chicken, ham, pork chop, eggs, etc. I make sure it isn't greasy (usually baked), so it's not that and no, it's not getting stuck. It just sits there FOR EVER. I know I'm not eating too much- only three or four small bites. And I wait an hour before and an hour (or longer) afterwards before drinking my water. Now the really odd part- I can eat sweets and chips with no problem. I don't want them either but I need something in my stomach and they never bother me. I have never had a sweet tooth and I seem to eat it more now than I ever did (it's not as often as it sounds though). I hate eating now. I dread the way I feel after I try to get in the protein. I have lost over 70 pounds which is fantastic, but I know I will make myself sick if I don't get the protein in. I am planning to find a good liquid protein supplement, but I still need to be able to eat like I am supposed to. I see my surgeon on Monday so I will talk with him about it then, but in the meanwhile, what do you posties suggest? Please don't scold me. I truly do not want the bad foods. I would much rather have chicken over a cookie anyday...Thanks everyone!

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