Question:
I am 6 months post op & down 119 pounds, the past few weeks, I have NO APPETITE

I think I am so sick of the same foods & I am so scared to try anything new that may not agree with me that I have no desire to eat, I have to force myself to eat a few crackers in the morning, I need some ideas, I feel my energy level dropping and I get light headed very easily...HELP!    — TraciB06 (posted on February 1, 2006)

February 1, 2006
Don't be afraid to try new things. Take one bite of something and wait for it to go down. You will know if it's right for you. But, make sure it's fairly healthy. I have learned that healthy stuff tastes good. I didn't think so before. It's also interesting tasting something new and noticing the difference in the taste. Things have more flavor than before. It's weird, but I love it. Hope this helps. Seanna
   — seanna

February 1, 2006
Tracy, don't worry, unfortunately that will pass quicker than you can imagine and will be eating pretty much everything. I found that keeping things SIMPLE and avoiding ethnic foods was my key. Along the way I found things that I calledd my "friends", one of which was fruit. You are not alone, we all went through that or are going through that. Sometimes I would go out to eat and look at the menu, and look, and look, and look, and look, in total frustration beause not only could I NOT eat anything on it, but nothing appealed to me. I had experimented with some, and that left a bad impression. Now at my late stage I can eat pretty much anything, and wish I could have something stop me, so take advantage at not wanting anything or not being able to have anything, because that will end soon enough. Good luch to you. Your energy will be fine if you have two or three protein drinks and you start some exercising. Crackers are and were deadly for me. I am surprised you can eat them. That is all carbs and probably starts you off not feeling well. An egg or protein shake would be a better choice. Just my 2 cents worth.
   — Missy H.

February 1, 2006
This might be a good time to go back and see a nutritionist. I see one about every 6 weeks - 2 months. I find that they can help re-evaluate my food plan and help put safe variety into the rotation. I had very severe nutritional problems at six months so getting help was great. Some ideas of items that were suggested to me: - 1/4 cup sweet potato (great nutritents in those) - 1/4 to 1/2 cup of turkey chili (mild and no black pepper) I have a great one if needed. -1/4 to 1/2 cup of grits with sprinkled cheese (add some Smart Balance Light Spead for flavor) -Low carb yogurt -2 slices Turkey bacon on half of a 1/2 english muffin (wheat) Just a few I managed to work in. But I can tell you my back up seems to always been cottage cheese and sugar free apple sauce.
   — ppaige

February 1, 2006
Just take it slow and try little bits of different foods until you and your body feels comfortable.
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 2, 2006
Keep in mind that if you don't get in enough protein, you are setting yourself up for disaster. Try new things .....a tiny bit at a time. You didn't say if you were drinking protein supplements, but if you aren't eating properly, you need to be taking supplements. Good luck
   — LauraA

February 2, 2006
I haven't had WLS yet (and may not at this point) but have been experiencing nausea and lack of appetite due to a chronic illness. I have found that eating cold things is soothing a good way to get some calories in. I "eat" a lot of smoothies... pretty much any kind of frozen fruit (especially bananas--I often buy fresh fruit and freeze it) with milk (usually soy milk but sometimes cow milk) and occasionally some protein powder. Occasionally I will do frozen banana, peanut butter, and maybe add a little cocoa powder. You can alter the consistency to you liking by adding more or less liquid. The fruit usually makes it sweet enough but you could add honey or aftificial sweetner if you wanted it sweeter. You can subsitute fruit juice, water, or flat seltzer for milk. Light headedness is often from low blood sugar... make sure you eat frequently (every 2 to 3 hours) to keep your blood sugar at a stable level. I think visiting the nutritionist would be a great idea too because s/he will be able to give you suggestion for easy tolerated food ideas. Good luck.
   — mrsidknee

February 3, 2006
I just wanted to say that I was the same way at six months. Even now, at a year, I sometimes have to force myself to eat, and still have trouble getting alll the water down! Try new foods in small helpings. See if you tolerate them. I still have trouble with eggs and some meat. I find that lobster and shrimp go down well. i get them already cooked at our local WEgmans food Store (well, it is a half hour away from me, but woth the trip). I know it is a little expensive, but when I consider that a quarter pound gives me four or five meals, it is not really bad.
   — Novashannon

February 3, 2006
Girl I am in the same boat. I live off of crackers. I have lost 130lbs and I am also 6 months post op. If you get any tips please share. Thank you!
   — TPaez45

February 8, 2006
I think it's normal to lose appetite now & then. I do, too and I consider it a blessing because it doesn't last long. I might recommend that you NOT fill the void with crackers. They have very little food value and may start cravings for sugar. Can I assume you are doing your protein & vite supps and getting your 64 of water every day? If so, have you considered PB or tuna or potted meats on a good quality cracker or half piece of good grain bread? Nuts & seeds are good things that, if chewed, actually have some value and wouldn't hang up. The ideal is protein food, of course, like maybe string cheese, beef or other meat sticks, chicken you have cooked yourself to your liking, sliced pork loin....... anything sound good?
   — vitalady

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