Question:
I have to force myself to eat

I had lap rny 11/30/01, I've lost 111 lbs but I really have no desire to eat, esp during the day. I don't usually get my protein in and I definitely don't get my fruit, veggies, carbs or dairy in. I've tried all the protein supplements and they all my me sick. I drink lots of fluids and excersise regularly but I'd be perfectly happy to not eat at all, which is what happens most weekends.I actually feel better when I don't eat. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance, your friend in WLS.    — lunakitty (posted on June 21, 2002)

June 21, 2002
Hi I have suffered the same thing you are going through. I have to make myself eat. I don't get in my required protein level most days. Sometimes I do good to get in 20-30 grams. I drink about that many ounces a day too. Then other days. I want to eat alot and drink alot. I think that for me where I live it is the heat. Or I should say the weather. I have lost around 99 lbs. And I know I could do better if I could just up the protein and all that. Unlike you, I have found a protein drink that I love. IT is called Carb Solutions I buy it at Walmart. It is alot cheaper than most brands. I pay 4.97 for a pack of four. It comes in chocolate, vanilla, and cappucino. I have only tried the chocolate. It is delicious. Good luck and god bless. OPEN RNY 10/4/01 -99lbs and counting. BTC in OH, Dr. Christopher Kaczmarski. Thanks Doc!!!!! You are the BEST!!!!!!
   — TONYA B.

June 21, 2002
I was the Queen of gagging & throwing up protein supplements. I spent hundreds of dollars and wasted a lot of time on them. Try this one & they will send ya a free sample, too. I buy the 30 gm. packets of liquid protein from vita 4 life, http://www.vita4life.net and I take my 20 oz. water bottle, pour a couple inches off the top & add 1 packet of the honey flavor liquid protein, then I add an inch or two of flat-diet-orange-soda. I start sipping that first thing in the mornings. Often, I drink two a day :-) PLUS the proteins I get from food.
   — Barbara B.

June 21, 2002
I'm feel the exact same way. About the first 3 weeks I liked my Designer Whey shakes, and then they started making me nauseous. Since then, I've given up protein shakes and bars. They all taste disgusting. I try to eat some cottage cheese, cheese or tuna everyday, so at least I get something. Not a lot of food tastes good to me right now. Mainly, just fresh fruit. I had some corn on the cob the other night and it was delicious!!! I never thought anything could taste so good. Anyway, I don't have any advice for you, but I can definitely relate to how you're feeling. Good luck and God bless!
   — Christine L.