Hi all! I'm 3 and a half months post op and down 64# my biggest problem is having no appetite for anything! All meats taste off to me and I have no cravings, no desire to eat 95% of the time. The only things I am actually wanting are sugar free popsicles and ice water. I know I have to have protein, but some days it makes me physically ill to eat anything. I am starting to notice that my body is getting weak, so I know it's damaging :-( Anyone experience these kind of things? Suggestions?

The three most important drivers during the weight loss phase after surgery are Protein, fluids and Vitamins. In the beginning food is secondary because stored fats are being converted into the energy that you need to drive your body. At 3 1/2 months, food is starting to come back into the equation.

I took the approach of consuming high protein meals as my meal volume increased because that way I could reduce my protein supplement intake. I was able to go from 3 Protein shakes a day, down to 2, down to 1 and finally down to zero when I hit a cup of food per meal. I found that softer meals went down smoother than harder foods like steak. I relied on high protein chili and Soups. So it is very important for you to meet your daily protein requirement. That requirement is the combination of the protein that you consume from meals combined with the protein you obtain from protein supplements. At 3 1/2 months, you are far enough along to be using Protein Bars. I found Quest bars to be a good choice especially when I was on the go.

I wrote of my experience after surgery and included some recipes. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

Thank you! Very helpful information. The shakes have become hard to drink for me as well as the other foods, but I'll keep trying new things to find the right fit. The idea for the chili is wonderful! I too, have found it to be one of the only foods I can eat. Some soups, not so much. The egg drop being the most tolerable. Again thank you for your input.

Edited July 16, 201511 yr by candykeck

The three most important drivers during the weight loss phase after surgery are Protein, fluids and Vitamins. In the beginning food is secondary because stored fats are being converted into the energy that you need to drive your body. At 3 1/2 months, food is starting to come back into the equation.

I took the approach of consuming high protein meals as my meal volume increased because that way I could reduce my protein supplement intake. I was able to go from 3 protein shakes a day, down to 2, down to 1 and finally down to zero when I hit a cup of food per meal. I found that softer meals went down smoother than harder foods like steak. I relied on high protein chili and soups. So it is very important for you to meet your daily protein requirement. That requirement is the combination of the protein that you consume from meals combined with the protein you obtain from protein supplements. At 3 1/2 months, you are far enough along to be using protein bars. I found Quest bars to be a good choice especially when I was on the go.

I wrote of my experience after surgery and included some recipes. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your blog!!