SandyinFL

That's kind of how I feel, too. I don't dislike eating, but the food I liked before surgery now leaves me like, "Meh. It's okay, but I can take it or leave it."

Wow, I'm so impressed with your ability to take control and put yourself back on track. It's really hard to do all that, so give yourself some serious credit. You sound like the kind of person who is going to be just fine. Btw, I'm 58 and am about six weeks out from surgery: proof that bad eating knows no age limit! From my perspective, you're just a kid! :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get a queasy, upset-stomach feeling one bite or two before "full." It goes away immediately, as soon as I put my fork down. I think it's my stomach's way of talking to me. ... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yep, I agree all around. I'm an adult so take complete ownership of my own eating, good and bad. "Porkchopgate"! Love that term! Having said all of that, I inadvertently set myself up and had a very bad food day today, first one since surgery six weeks ago. Not gonna ask for sympathy. Don't need it, anyway. Confession cures all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm only five weeks out, but I do get very hungry sometimes. The good thing: it doesn't take much to make the feeling go away; like maybe a piece of string cheese and a SF popsicle, or a container of Triple Zero yogurt and a few almonds.

It's best if you don't graze - that's a bad habit to get into. Try waiting 3 hours and drink in between. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App Nah. I think starving myself is a bad habit to get into! I wouldn't get all of my protein in otherwise, either.

I get very hungry unless I continually graze on protein foods--cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese strings, etc.

I found a specific type of Think Thin bar that I can tolerate--peanut butter. It has a lot of calories (250?), but it also has 20 grams of protein. I don't like any of the other flavors besides peanut butter, though. The chocolate brownie flavor was gagful. I only eat them when I'm running behind on protein and need a big dose to catch up. Because of calories, carbs, and price, I only use them occasionally.

I feel your pain! It's only a matter of time before I barf after a protein shake. And I used to love chicken soup. Now? Meh.

I had Carnation Instant Breakfast Lite many times, (and still do because I'm three weeks out tomorrow). This was on the list from my doc and nutritionist. Usually, I add a scoop of unflavored Protein powder, too. I finally figured out that using my Bullet smoothie-maker mixes the Carnation mix, protein, and milk together better. It actually tastes pretty good, although I've had to play around with the amount of Protein Powder to add. Even though it's unflavored, it has a little aftertaste if I use the full heaping scoop full. My doc also okayed Cream of Wheat during this full liquid period. I add milk to it, and it really hits the spot. I've also been able to eat sugar free pudding and yogurt. The Oikos Triple Zero is pretty good. I also have had cream of tomato Soup a few times, when my tum-tum is feeling queasy. I don't know what your doc had okayed, though. Seems like every doc is different.

I have the same fear! I know it's irrational, but still ... I think I've internalized one bariatric doctor's comment that I will not be able to go below 200 unless I have bypass surgery. I chose the sleeve, of course! For the record, the doctor wasn't trying to be mean. I believe her comment was based on some of the medical/physiological issues that prompted huge weight gain years ago. But I still hope to prove her wrong.

My throat hurt for the first week or so. I think it was from the tube they put in my throat during surgery. It gradually went away. I'm only about three weeks out, so it probably was better before the end of the second week.

My doc okayed lettuce and soft, nonfibrous veggies this week, as long as I chew them well. I'm about 2.5 weeks out.

That's where I'm at right now, too. I'm almost three weeks out. Feels like my entire life is devoted to eating and drinking. I'm assuming this will get better as I'm able to eat more normally (am just up to soft foods). However, surgeon said he give me a prescription for an appetite suppressant if I'm still this hungry at my next appt. in three weeks. For the record, eating tons of protein and shakes only helps for about an hour or so. Oh, well. So it goes. ????

My weight seesawed during my six-month supervised diet. Insurance didn't say a word.

I'm having trouble getting all the required Protein in, so want to add unflavored Isopure powder to some regular foods. The guy at GNC said the powder mixed with just Water tastes icky, but that it's okay if mixed with something. I want to add the powder to sf pudding, Soup, and smoothies, but I don't want to have to throw food away if the Protein Powder ruins the taste. Can anyone tell me what your experience has been? Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would love the recipe, too, but I don't know how to send PMs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the feedback. I'll try a little of the Isopure powder I have (a small bag) and see how it goes. At least now I know I won't be ruining a whole cup of yogurt or pudding. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can you tell me what kinds of foods you've mixed it in? Do you not notice the taste of the powder because it's masked by the food? Or can you taste it a bit, but not mind the taste? (My stomach has been finicky, so I'm nervous.) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great work! I hope I get the definition in my face and neck that you have. Keep on trucking! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 58 and just had surgery a week ago. So glad to hear a success story! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the compliment! I didn't have the courage to show one any part of me except my face, lol. My brain just looks at current pictures and sees the flaws instead of the good. I will work to get past this! And yes.....FLAT AND HANGING boobs! Not attractive! You're doing well, keep up the good work!Oh, gee. I'm only one week out, but even before surgery I looked like gravity had just beat the living hell out of me. If I lose a significant amount of weight, I'm fairly certain I'll have to have a tummy tuck. Either that or haul my stomach around in a wheel barrel. I won't feel one bit guilty about surgery. But I do know what you mean about seeing only the flaws. Having been a *relatively* normal weight person most of my life, losing weight with the sleeve will not be like returning to my old self; it'll be like returning to my old self with 17 years of wrinkles and a ton of excess skin added in. I've already started bracing myself for a bit of depression. So I understand how you feel and don't think your complaints are unreasonable. Every person's situation is different. You feel what you feel. That said, I hope to eventually be more grateful for pain relief and increased mobility than depressed about excess skin. (Health woes and pain are what drove me to surgery.) Only time will tell. *sigh* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so glad to hear that. I'm only a week out and am eating (drinking?) full liquids and Protein shakes until I feel like I'm going to burst. But I'm still very hungry, seriously hungry. I want meat, cottage cheese, eggs, chicken--anything and everything that can be considered protein. And in large quantities! (I "crave" other foods, but that's just "want," not "need.") I've been assuming things will settle down over time. Glad to hear that's the case. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I totally love potato chips. I mean, crazy addicted. It might be my favorite food on the planet. But here's the thing: I have IBS, so even before surgery, potato chips attacked my stomach hours later. Combine that with the sleeve, and my stomach would probably go nuclear if I tried chips. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was Wednesday, also, and I have been crying all day. Feeling terrible and wondering how I could have done this to myself. Will spare you the gory details, but let's just say I'm having a variety of pains and problems. I've been sitting alone all day and just trying to get through it. If things get too awful, I will head to ER, otherwise I'll wait and call the surgeon tomorrow. I did manage to sip some warm Lipton chicken broth a few minutes ago. It made such a difference. Try to find something little to take pleasure in while you heal and await better times. If all else fails, call your surgeon or go to ER. That's my plan for right now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App