food and why I love/hate it.

[Bonawanabfree 280]

Okay, So I am going throgh this strange love/hate thing with food. Im hungry and I watch people cooking and eating on television as if it is food porn. I go to the fridge grab a yogurt or something equal to that consistancy, Open it up dig my spoon into it, taste it and roll my eyes in disappointment. Here's a scenerio that is mind boggling to me aswell, i bought some pre made mashed potatoes to just have something a little different. I know it is high in carbs and that is why I decided I would eat a 2 oz cup once in a while just for a change in flavor because frankly I am tired of sweet flavors. I eat a couple bites and think to myself "I absolutly hate food". Right now food looks so good and smells so good but when it comes down to it I dont want to eat any of it. Anyone having this issue? I am sure I am not the only one that is having a psychological meltdown right now when it comes to food. So in conclusion to this i would like to say that I love smelling food and I love watching people enjoy food but i hate eating it.

[TammyDTM 391]

@@Bonawanabfree

I get that "tired of sweet flavors" feeling. I had to quit drinking the pre-sweetened Protein drinks and drink mixes. For me, I think the artificial sugars were keeping me from wanting to eat anything. I love savory food. When your food choices are broader you will be able to season and spice up your meals for more variety in flavor.

I am 4 weeks post-op on Wednesday and will move to soft foods stage tomorrow (previously on pureed stage). So many more food options will be available to me then. I am so looking forward to it!

Be patient. It will get better!

[downsizingdiva 459]

9 weeks out....have no desire to eat whatsoever, its rough

[TammyDTM 391]

@@downsizingdiva How do you feel about your Protein drinks? Are you drinking your Protein? Is the sweet flavor getting unbearable? That was my problem. I cut out the fake sugar sweetened drinks, yogurt, Jello, etc and I now crave food and enjoy eating it. Try it?

[downsizingdiva 459]

Sure thing! I actually ate this evening without gagging...getting better, I hope. I do eat yogurt every day.

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@ TammyDTM

Wow! I'm 4 weeks post-op on Thursday and will have finished my puréed/chopped phase. I'll start adding in "regular" food. It's so interesting how different surgeons and even those within the same office differ in pre and post-op diets. Meanwhile, I LOVE sweets, okay that's a "used to" now. I too am sick of the overly pre-sweetened drinks. I'm hoping that when I start having regular meals I'll be more enthusiastic about eating. Right now it's making myself get in the Water and Protein. I "think" I know when I'm hungry, but definitely have gotten to the weakened stage twice where I KNOW I needed to eat.

I get that "tired of sweet flavors" feeling. I had to quit drinking the pre-sweetened Protein Drinks and drink mixes. For me, I think the artificial sugars were keeping me from wanting to eat anything. I love savory food. When your food choices are broader you will be able to season and spice up your meals for more variety in flavor.

I am 4 weeks post-op on Wednesday and will move to soft foods stage tomorrow (previously on pureed stage). So many more food options will be available to me then. I am so looking forward to it!

Be patient. It will get better!

[Elode 8,093]

Ha! I go through that too at times. It's not unusual maybe frustrating Though just think of all the calories your not eating!

[CatKaren 3]

I HATE those sweet shakes. I now use Gene Pro. Its 30g of flavorless protien in ONE tablespoon. You heard me right. Google it. I add it to my yogurt in the AM.

The food thing gets easier. I started on pulled pork yesterday. Oh, I'm 7 weeks out. I'm eating meat, chicken, some pork, and I've made beef stew and ate it with no problem. Just have to chew well. I also measure out how much to eat. Don't push to hard. Eat to much or to fast, and the food comes back up, and you wind up "sliming", that is saliva that is foamy.

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@@CatKaren Thanks for the GENEPRO advice. I ordered it today on Amazon. Can I tell you that I love Prime. It'll be here on Thursday! I emptied out two shelves in my "cereal/pasta" cabinet and they are now filled with powdered protein- Raw Milk (haven't tried it-heard it's awful but a complete protein), nectar, PB2 in regular and chocolate, and some other things I decided to try from Amazon. I also picked up a bag each of Gold Standard from costco in vanilla and Chocolate. Have to check out the various recipes online...

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@@CatKaren I love Genepro! I made a fabulous shake of optimum nutrition chocolate, GENEPRO, PB2 chocolate in almond milk. It was like having a Reese's milkshake! My daughter and granddaughter liked it! I also like that there are little packets in the bag that you can put a tablespoon in and take along with you. Next up, trying it out in Soup. Thanks again!