Jenna_P

Ok, I haven't been on here in a long time, but I am seriously over my Calcium supplement, What is your favorite? What do you hate? I'm sick of fruity flavors so if you really like one of the alternatives post it here!

I'm 3 yrs out from surgery and my weight has been stable for 2yrs. My face and neck are driving me absolutely crazy because I now look 10yrs older than I am with a turkey neck and overall sagging skin on my face. What should I know/consider before possibly getting a face and neck lift? If you had this done were you happy with the results?

Ok, I haven't been on here in a long time, but I am seriously over my Calcium supplement, What is your favorite? What do you hate? I'm sick of fruity flavors so if you really like one of the alternatives post it here!

Sounds like you've had a really rough time. Well, the food fear I completely get. I've had similar problems trying to find foods I can eat that won't make me sick. Honestly, GENEPRO Protein Powder mixed with crystal light, Oikos Triple Zero yogurt, and popcorn (of all things) are about the only things that are consistently ok for me to eat without fear. I am 100% compliant on my Vitamins, and have added extra just to make sure I don't end up with deficiencies. If you need to get your calories up I would stick to slider foods - shakes made with Protein powder, yogurt, avocado (if you're ok with that). Up the fat IF YOU CAN - sometimes I have a lot of problems with fat so your mileage may vary. Add in some carbs if you can, normally they make me horribly sick and I seriously feel ill just thinking about ice cream/cookies/cake. As for social situations, I go, but I eat nothing at all. It was really weird at first but it makes it easier then feeling anxiety the whole time worrying if I can eat something or if it is going to make me sick. Just keep a glass in your hand and most people don't really notice. I just don't think of food as something that is pleasurable anymore. Maybe that's for the better? I would obsess over meal plans for the week like it was some kind of special project. Now I not only don't care about food but also have to force myself to eat. I'm starting to be ok with that, it's just the way things are now. Instead of thinking about food I've gone back to school while still working full time. Staying busy helps me not overthink things and get depressed about it.

I'm going through this as well. Prior to surgery I loved food so much that I was considering opening a restaurant, now? Meh, eating is chore, nothing tastes right, and I would honestly prefer to eat nothing instead of have to think about what to eat. It's weird. Kind of freeing but also a little depressing because my mind still remembers how good food USED to be and it's still a disappointment every time I eat. I think it just takes some getting used to.