Missing real food, tired of eating nothing. Wish I could go eat normal :-(

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Missing real food, tired of eating nothing. Wish I could go eat normal :-(

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What food are you missing?

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It takes time I'm still on liquids n had my surgery Monday. I am not hungry but when I watch commercials I think of food but know I'll never eat it.

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I have never regretted my decision to have this surgery. Even when missing the ability to chew those first few months.

Down the road, a ways from now you will be able to eat good quality food. You will hopefully likely find that you simply enjoy real whole foods more than all the other stuff.

The first 8 weeks for me were the hardest, but now I don't feel like I am missing anything. Contrary, I am able to actually enjoy life.

I eat to live, not live to eat. Hopefully you will find that same is true for you in the future. If you are really struggling it would be a good idea to meet with a therapist that focuses on Bariatric patients.

Best of luck to you.

Tbh I do have those moments when I miss real food. But when I think about all the bad choices that got me here I realize the liquids and cleaning out my body is what was needed. When I am finally able to go back to real foods I am much more aware of portion control, calories etc.

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You'll be eating again... Don't worry too much. Try to be creative within your new eating. It will carry you.

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Can I ask one question?

What is your definition of real food? Do you need to adjust your mental model.

I used to think real food was burgers, fries, pizza, Cereal, Pasta, bread.....etc.

Now real food to me is good dense Proteins, fruits and vegetables and I look forward to eating those most of all. On the days that I try those other things, I feel like crap. And I am glad about it....at least I know I won't gain my weight back.

Does that make sense.

Me too melbell

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Thanks D Mohr. It's taking me some time to get through this. I'm 4 weeks post and my stomach will not allow anything but broth and popsicles. Everything else makes me nauseous, even the Protein drinks. I've tried them all. All I can't tolerate is those things I just mentioned. I don't regret my procedure because I want to be healthy. I just have to give me time to heal.

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@@Mudgy6

How are you getting Protein at this point? I know protein takes some getting used to but it is critical in your diet now. You need it to heal and it needs to be a major part of your diet.

I would keep trying options until I found one. I had a similar situation and finally was recommended premier Protein shakes. They are great because they are ready made so no grit and no fuss. I feel like the chocolate tastes most like rich chocolate milk. Someone pointed this out and I never thought about it but the container is shaped square and the opening small so you don't smell the protein either which makes it easier to drink.

I still drink one every morning and I am 23 months post op.

Keep trying, you don't want to get sick.

@@Mudgy6 You should talk to your surgeon about this issue - it's important that you are able to get Protein in some way. I realized my multi-Vitamin was making me extremely nauseous and had to stop taking it (I'm pre-op so need to shop for one that doesn't make me sick).

I had surgery July 12th. I was just remarking to a friend how delicious my chicken and brocolli were for lunch today. All 4 or 5 bites of it. Being on liquids and puree makes you appreciate eating something solid. While I can't eat much quantity, food tastes great and I'm super happy with my weight loss so far. So much so, that i don't regret a thing. Taking my life back.

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Djmohr has made some excellent point's here, I don't miss junk food at all, I didn't get to 428#'s by eating healthy foods! I'm to the point where I can handle most all proteins there's creative options to making anything taste great but if you're right out of surgery and you're already missing food's you can't eat that's the mental changes you have to make in order for your surgery to be a success. I also recommend Premier protein shakes, good stuff! best of luck to you!

I am preop but have tried different Protein shakes in preparation - but I found animal based Proteins made me incredibly ill - I had to go to vegetarian or vegan Protein Shakes and powders - you may want to try those options - can't hurt anything

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Oh my! yes I'm afraid that I might feel the same way. I have my surgery on September 20th n you know there's sweets coming up from Halloween especially having kids that wants candy instantly and then there's Thanksgiving all your favorites and family, shortly after its Christmas... Soo I'm already going to counseling and groups support to prepare myself bc I'm doing everything so fast. My surgery got approved in a month and prior to that I jus decided to go for bariatric surgery like in May and realizing that it's a lifetime decision is heavy and hard to cope with but I know that it's going to be worth it.

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It's probably not unlike being in a bad relationship/job/situation, that we keep clinging to because it's what we know, because sometimes even what you know is wrong/bad for you, is still easier to continue than the unknown. There is definately a LOT of mental work that needs to happen to be successful with WLS. Yes, you will be eating real food (which should be just that, REAL food) at some point in your recovery and beyond. I'm 10 weeks post op RNY, and discovering that while I didn't consider myself so much of a food addict prior to surgery, what it does force you to realize is the importance of food in our lives. We turn to food in celebration, misery, anxiousness, socialization, stress, tradition, etc. But the mental work of reestablishing and redefining how you use and view food, basically your relationship with it, must be done for the surgery to do what it is supposed to do for you. I recently explained to my husband it feels almost the equivalent of a breakup in a relationship, so be prepared for some feelings of sadness. But focus on the benefits of the new relationship you are beginning with food, and find new outlets for dealing with the above emotions and situations I mentioned, and you will find yourself in a new, wonderful life, far removed from the one you knew before surgery. None of it is easy, but one day at a time.

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