Food aversion?

egypthntr · October 23, 2017

My surgery date was 6/27/17, so I am about 4 months out. I have not had an easy time of it. I have been sick a bit and I have developed an aversion to food. I literally have to force myself to eat. I eat around 500 to 600 calories a day and I only eat things that have Protein because I am worried about getting all my protein in. Literally most everything I put in my mouth makes me sick. My doctor has told me to add carbs to my diet because I am starving myself. I really don't mean to, but I literally hate the thought of eating. I know that it is probably a mental struggle that I am having. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you overcome it?

futureslimmama · October 28, 2017

Hello. I don't have an all out aversion to all foods, but I have noticed that food doesn't give me pleasure anymore like it used to. I used to love to eat because of the taste and I didn't know when to stop. Now only the first two bites of food taste amazing. The third and other bites disgust me. So I do have aversion as well. There are some foods I just can't stand that I used to love. Avocado, Peanut Butter. I hate now. I am two months out almost. Loss of total 55 pound. I find I can stomach the shakes so I have that in the morning always. I do not eat starch or much carbs. I tried to find recipes that I like with Protein and good fats. I still don't eat more than two to four bites. But I just eat more often. I eat 5 times a day maybe 4 if I am really busy. And I add unflavored protein to some foods to get my protein in. I have also started individual therapy, to help me with my issues with food. Now that food doesn't make me feel the same way, I too am very irritable. And it's hard because I am finding new ways to cope with my problems and stress. Therapy is helping somewhat. That and journaling and singing. I will advise that you find an outlet to help you channel the struggles you are going through. And seeing your NUT to determine what you can do and what foods you can better tolerate. Also eating more often but very very small portions. Hang in there, I know it's hard, but it will get better. It's a new territory for us all. But we have to adjust to this new life. Food used to be my means of coping with stress, sadness and many things. It's all about retraining. While this might not be your experience, I would still advise to even try therapy as well if all else fails. Good luck.

egypthntr · October 30, 2017

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. You are right about it being a new journey for us all. I do know that a lot of it is in my head and I have made an appointment for a session. I think too that I am seeing the results and I love what I see, but I want it to happen sooner. food is such a pleasure in our society and was always a comfort for me, so I think that I just have to reconsider my relationship with food!

Good luck on your journey as well.