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I am the total opposite, I wish I could get to 1200 calories a day....I might eat 750, maybe 1000 if I have an extra protein shake. I wish I could eat more...I am four weeks out and still eating about 2 oz., possibly three if its like soup or applesauce, and I only eat like 3-4 times a day. I am going nuts because I feel like I am not feeding my body enough food. I also have bad acid reflux and throw up almost daily...I am going insane. I do drink tons of water though...in fact, it seems like that's all I want...I have to force myself to eat actual food, and I am misrable over it.

I am so glad to see that I am not alone! My doctor gave me no prilosec or anything, just told me to take gas-x as needed, but that doesn't seem to help. I am going for my one month check-up this thursday, so I will tell him my issues and see what happens. @ girlfriday - My pain is also up higher in my esophagus, feels like a big lump, just stuck there. How far out are you? @ aldmb2 - I too have asked myself many times now "why did I do this." I just keep trying to tell myself that this too shall pass, and that the hundrends of people who are soooo pleased they did this can't possibly be wrong!

Shelby21, I am glad to see that you are feeling better - it gives me hope. I am four weeks out and I have has many moments of regret and shed alot of tears over the last few weeks. I had very little pain, but I do have tons of acid reflux and I have absolutely nooooo energy, despite the Vitamins and Protein. I seem to be a little depressed, and I wonder if I will ever feel normal again? I find it incredibly difficult when I eat with my family or co-workers...I am done after like 2 minutes, maybe 3 or 4 bites and yet I have to sit there and continue to watch them stuff their faces for another 10 minutes. I so desperately want to eat more. I have literally cried a couple of times at the dinner table because I can't "enjoy" eating with them. Does anyone have any good tips for getting over this? And how long did it take you guys before you started to feel "normal" again?

I do have this problem. For me I guess it doesn't really feel like normal gas pain...it feels more like a hard lump in my esophagus and back. I do know it's gas though, because I feel like I just need to be burped, and I have on occassion had my son karate chop my back which does help...the more I burp, the more it loosens up. I find myself grunting and hitting my chest whenever it happens. I too am afraid to eat sometimes, for fear of the pain. I am four weeks post-op.

How can you guys eat so much? I am 3 weeks out today and I can barely eat a quarter cup of anything - and pretty much I have to force myself to eat that. When I do eat I get so full that it starts coming back up my throat and I feel like I am gonna puke. I am longing for the day when I can eat a little more, maybe even three different foods in one sitting! Why can I only eat this much? And when will I be able to eat more? I also feel like I have a rock in my stomach like all the time - will I ever feel normal again?

I also fed my family the same stuff that I was feeding them before. I agree that this was my choice and they shouldn't suffer because of it. I will admit that cooking during the pre-op diet was very hard for me, but post-op it's not such a big deal...I don't even really want the food! Good luck JenniJune!

I'm not allowed any fruit yet :0( I went online and bought a bunch of variety packs, so that I won't get bored of the same thing. Some are better than others - unjury and nectar are pretty good! The cappuchino flavored ones are a great replacement for coffee in the morning! However, I cannot wait for this Monday when I can start eating tuna and eggs, so that I can cut out at least one protein shake! Good luck.

I'm don't think my tickers are working. Can someone guide me in the right direction?

Hello everyone! I have been reading posts on here for the last couple of days, and I am soooo thankful to see that many others are going through some of the same stuff I am! I even recognize of a couple of you from you tube as well! I must have watched like a thousand videos before my surgery!! I am 11 days out and feeling pretty good, but still adjusting to how little food I can actually consume; 1-2 oz. max. I find it incredibly difficult to get in my Protein, but I am having no trouble getting in my fluids. In fact, I would just drink Water all day if I could! I have pretty much been heavy my whole life, and pre-surgery, I was at my top weight of 248 for the second time in my life - only this time I decided to make a permanent change, and I can't believe I actually did it!!! I am a 33 year old wife, mother of three, graduate student, and professional, who wants to be the healthiest me that I can be!! I am soooo excited for what my future holds! Good luck everyone! I look forward to sharing in this journey with you!