1 month post DS... food is a struggle...

Today, I just can’t eat.... I’m at the store buying some stuff that I feel like I’ll be able to palette.... not exactly healthy, but everything I’ve tried today I get a bite in and can’t go any further...

I dot want to be back where I was, but will I ever enjoy my eating again or is it always going to be this strugglesome?

I was just thinking the same thing. I smell food and then remember how great things taste but once I really get around food, I turn off. Some days I feel I am not eating enough. I am 1 month out from RNY and still lack energy

I was just thinking the same thing. I smell food and then remember how great things taste but once I really get around food, I turn off. Some days I feel I am not eating enough. I am 1 month out from RNY and still lack energy

I know I’m not eating enough.... I’m only getting 40-60grams of protein.... when I’m lucky... today I’m at about 4...

I can’t get anything more Than 2 bites

Remember that at 4 weeks post op your body may not be ready for many solids yet. Being full after one or two bites can be normal at this stage. Consider keeping protein water/shakes as part of your daily diet to get enough protein in and focus on getting lots of water in. Your body will still have plenty of fat stores to feed on and provided you can get enough liquid protein in and your essential vitamins you won't be losing muscle mass.

Be patient with your body as it recovers from the extremes of surgery. It's been through a lot!

Don't start eating unhealthy foods just to enjoy the feeling/experience of eating larger volumes, as eating to appease our minds/feelings are part of what led us to weight loss surgery in the first place. Enjoy the restriction while it is there, and keep up the mental focus needed to make your surgery an effective tool in your weight loss journey.

(I am still 1 week from sleeve surgery, I know I'm going to miss a lot of stuff for a while, especially while I continue to cook all the regular healthy solids for my kids and husband, but this is my time to put myself and my health first (for once) and the mental game is key to me succeeding!)

You can do this! Keep your long term goals in focus

I’m not full after two bites, I’m nauseated.