the joy of eating, not so much.

[jtickle 295]

I am almost 3 weeks post-op. I have totally lost any interest in eating. I don't enjoy it and I have to force feed myself on a schedule. I am still able to get all my fluids in but I am having a heck of a time eating enough Protein. I can only eat about 2 to 3 ounces of food at a time. The Protein Shakes are super sweet now, I can barely drink them. Am I the only one experiencing this?

[Chelly 364]

You must take in all of your Protein it's number one and number two is your Water. If you don't you won't heal properly.

You should take to your surgeon or nutritionist about this problem of not getting in your protein and ask them what they suggest you do.

Now that being said here are a couple of suggestions.

Try using Jay Robb protein powders they are made with Stevia and are not as sweet as most protein powders I find.

They mix well with milk or water.

Their is Unjury chicken Soup Protein Powder that will give you 20g of protein per serving.

Some people here use Isopure Protein Drinks that have 40g of protein per bottle.

Use unflavored protein powder and add your own sweetener to your liking.

Good luck in finding something that works for you.

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I agree with the above statement I have to remind myself to eat as well, getting in your Protein is a must you can get it through shakes or Isopure as mentioned above or if your doctor allows it Protein Bars. If you can eat chicken it's an excellent source of protein as well as fish. Good luck my friend.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Our dr starts us with soft foods at three weeks and not more than 2 oz per meal 4-5 times per day and separate from the Protein drinks. Is that what your dr said too?

1-2 Protein drinks/day

2oz of soft foods from their list,

At least 4 cups of calorie free beverage and sugar free Jello, popsicle, etc.

Do you just not have any interest at all with eating? That's what I'm afraid of. Forcing myself to eat on a schedule. I'm not used to that. I'm trying to though with this preop diet, though I've slacked the last couple of days.

[jtickle 295]

Our dr starts us with soft foods at three weeks and not more than 2 oz per meal 4-5 times per day and separate from the Protein drinks. Is that what your dr said too?

1-2 Protein drinks/day

2oz of soft foods from their list,

At least 4 cups of calorie free beverage and sugar free Jello, popsicle, etc.

Do you just not have any interest at all with eating? That's what I'm afraid of. Forcing myself to eat on a schedule. I'm not used to that. I'm trying to though with this preop diet, though I've slacked the last couple of days.

I am allowed three 4 oz meals a day. Sometime I can eat the whole 4 ounces sometimes I can't. I just have no interest in food what so ever. I am having to put unflavored protein in everything that I can to get daily amount of protein. I have no problems with fluids.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Dang. That's a lot of food for a 1-2 oz pouch.

[jtickle 295]

Dang. That's a lot of food for a 1-2 oz pouch.

I usually measure out 3oz. I'm lucky if I can take in that much.