Question:
Can't eat or see food it makes me sick

Well first I had gastric bypass on3-19-09 when I first got home I wanted food so bad but later realized it was head hunger. Now by dr up my diet n I can't stand to see food I just don't want it. When I am cooking dinner for the kids I feel sick to my stomach. I have only losed 12lbs is this good or bad. Also my protein intake has not been the greatest I just can't stand to have anything just water n tea. Is this normal? What can I do ? Has anyone experience this? Am also going threw episodes of getting really tired with pounding headache n all I can do is see. Any suggestion ? Thanks in advance    — tamica D. (posted on April 15, 2009)

April 16, 2009
I didn't want food either, just ice chips. However, I am very afraid of losing my hair and that was enough incentive to force food down. I had my surgery March 30 and still only eat a few items. A scrambled egg with melted cheese to up the protein, Dannon light and fit yogurt, Cream of Wheat and today I tried some tuna with light mayo on Multi-grain saltines. That actually tasted pretty good. I still don't really have a desire to eat nor do I get hungry. Start forcing yourself to eat small amounts and it will get easier. Good Luck and hang in there.
   — ktb

April 17, 2009
I am 4 month post I too hate food but you need your protien shakes even if you dont eat food you must drink ur shakes. I live on shakes,no sugar added icepops and watermelon.I am down 62lbs. You must get in at least 500 calories a day and thats where the shakes come in shakes also help with the healing because of the protien. I also have headaches alot this will pass take 3 tylonal tired is normal all this will stop after awhile. I still have upset stomak but I'm learning to live with it as I found out on my own it will get easyer God bless weight will come off
   — TONIANN B.

April 19, 2009
I went threw the same thing I had to go stay with my sister in-law for a month because my family is big on cooking a just the smell of it was getting sick..but I stuck with my protein shakes for 3 months an it got better...an dont forget your biotin for hair loss take 3000 to 4000 ml an vitamins...You will lose your hair..
   — marie919