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I’m 4 months out and just tried salad again tonight because I was craving it... all of it came up. Salads are the one thing I loved pre-surgery.. now I can’t even have a few bites without getting nauseous.

Let me be clear. When I say snacking, I mean fruits and veggies. I’m not downing cookies and French fries. My meals consist of mainly fruits and veggies most of the time because meat is not appealing. That’s all I was trying to say. No need to use profanity on this thread. Thanks.

I am 4 months out and I genuinely have no desire to eat meat nor do I enjoy meals anymore. I’d much prefer snacking or snack foods. Sitting down for a meal isn’t appealing and most of the time I find it hard to digest a meal. When I snack on fruit or veggies, I’m fine. Anyone else deal with this or deal with food not being appealing? I’m so concerned because I know I don’t get my protein in, but the thought of meat and even protein drinks makes my stomach churn! I guess this is what happens to your taste buds after surgery? Any suggestions on how to make meals more appealing, especially protein?

I guess my concern is that I don’t get to that point where I am uncomfortable once I finish my portion but I also don’t feel super full either. I guess I’m learning that my body can be satisfied by not being overly stuffed from food. It’s just alarming because I was expecting to have the restriction I did when I first had surgery. I would take 3 bites and I’d be full. Now, I can finish my portion.

How easy is it to stretch out the gastric sleeve pouch? I am 3 1/2 months out and feel like I can eat more than 1/2 cup to 1 cup per serving. Some days I do have “small” pouch days though. Anyone else experience these sensations this soon?