Question:
When does the post-op diet get better?
I am 12 weeks post-op. I am down 65 pounds and feel great. The problem is that I can't eat. I can go an entire day without feeling hunger. I drink water all day long. I am taking my vitamins. At dinnertime I try to eat SOMETHING...but nothing interests me...and if I do have something, I am forcing myself to throw up after eating, because it just doesn't feel right. At night I can drink sugar-free hot cocoa and have a pretzel. Or I can eat 2 sugar-free popsicles. When will it get better? Everyone tells me that it takes time. I am definitely NOT getting the required protein in...I've tried the supplements...they make me gag. What I REALLY want, I can't have: a piece of italian bread dipped in fresh sauce. Will my day ever come? — Dianne K. (posted on January 27, 2002)
January 27, 2002
Dianna, my question is the same. I am almost 9 weeks post and sooo sick of
food. I am never hungary and feel sick to my stomache when i force myself
to eat. I drink all the time and take 2 flinstones vitamins but im not even
close to protien either, Any answers would be helpful....
— Crystal V.
January 27, 2002
Dianne! For goodness sakes! Eat the bread! Your 3 months post-op. I would
think it would be fine to have a little of the dipped bread. I am about 5
weeks post-op and I eat bits of just about anything I want now. I know
there are different views about this whole post-op eating thing but
forbidding yourself something is the best way to become obsessive about it.
That's my humble opinion anyway :-) Good luck and take care.
— crishsapig
January 27, 2002
My nutritionist allows breads from 4-6 weeks (depending on how you're
doing). I say try the bread. See how you feel. You may want to avoid
dipping in oil... but there are lots of other sauces you could dip it into.
Spaghetti sauce sounds good!
— Goldilauxx B.
January 27, 2002
eat. The day that I started eating what I wanted was the day that I started
feeling great, and loosing fast...of course, you never will be able to eat
exactly what you want, with no limitations, but eat a bit of everything and
you will stop feeling deprived. I promise, many things will go down better
than you expect. Have a positive outlook, and good luck! :)
— Coryn C.
January 27, 2002
Hi. I am 13 weeks post op and down 67 pounds so you and I are running on
about the same schedule. I am never really hungry either. I created a
schedule based on my lifestyle that consists of three meals. I fix the
meals and sit down to eat hungry or not. Sometimes I take just two bites
and I feel a little queasy but I still count it as a meal. I don't do the
protein supplements either as they make my stomach cramp. I DO eat a lot of
carbs and vegetables (I'm a vegetarian)and eat bread as well. I can eat
about 1/2 a biscuit or roll and I'm stuffed. Go ahead and have your bread
or anything else you want. Just chew the hell out of it and use moderation.
I agree with the other poster, when you start to eat and get yourself on a
schedule, you will feel LOTS better. One more thing, I have days when I can
eat all of all three meals and feel great, others I can't eat more than a
forkful and I'm queasy. We all have our good and bad eating days, just
literally follow you gut! Good luck and enjoy the weightloss process!
— vbenedict0208
January 27, 2002
I am so happy to know I am not alone. I am 10 weeks tomorrow and only down
~35-40. Im not sure if it beacuse I am considered a lightweight or because
I am not eating. The nutritionist says to eat through it, even if you get
queasy ( as in- eat even slower, UGH), so once your body has the 'fuel' it
will crave more and the feeling goes away-in time. But right now, I cant
see how... I find myself resorting back to soups alot. Pasta Fagioli is my
savior. Although I miss the bread desperately too!!!! good luck to you.
— Rachel *.
January 27, 2002
There are a million protein supps on the market today. There are icky ones,
yes, but there are PLENTY of good ones that mix well with water or sugar
free juices. You've gotta get some protein on board or you will be quite
ill & not looking too perky. Once you feel nourished, you may desire
food again. But going with NOTHING is a bad deal & can cost you some
wt loss long term. But it's good all your water is going in.
— vitalady
January 27, 2002
dianne Ican relate to how your feeling. I had the same problem your having
I had a hard time keeping anything good for me down but trust me it will
get better I had my surgery one year ago and can eat about anything so try
to make sure your chewing your food good and maybe stay away from the bread
teresa
— Teresa W.
January 27, 2002
The comment force myself to throw up alarms me. See your surgeon
mmediately. This can lead to a very bad condition and is rough on your new
tummy. Get professional help if you intentionally throw up. Do try the
bread, nothing should be a forever forbidden food, just eat anything in
moderation./
— bob-haller
January 27, 2002
I ordered samples of several different protein drinks from vitalady.com,
yes some were gross, but some were really good! They are only a couple of
dollars a piece, so it's a cheap way to see what you like.
— Shana C.
January 28, 2002
Diane, give the bread a whirl. Tip-eat the crust. Everyone has to find what
works for them. I have no taste for the fluffy inside of a loaf of any
bread but the crust chews up easily (doesn't get gummy) and tastes devine.
If you don't dump on fats then a little dip in sauce or olive oil shouldn't
bother you. It sounds as though you don't get much fat in your diet and we
all need some fat for proper nutrition.
— jsuggs
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