I hate food..........

Three little words I never thought I would say. But the truth now is, I hate food. Even the mere thought of food makes my mouth water like Im going to So, Im not getting in my protein. Im not getting in my water either. My new little pouch just never seems happy anymore. I thought I would try the Wendy's chili everyone is talking about tonight. I managed a few bites and then I was full. I barely get in an ounce in a sitting. Im beginning to think the doc made my pouch too small. I know I shouldnt be complaining, because I have read the posts were people are saying they cant get full. And I am glad to not be one of them. But I must admit, I miss the good ol' days. Dont get me wrong, Im glad I had surgery. I just wish I could eat every once in awhile. Only if it is 3 ounces. Sorry to vent! Kristi 317/271/180

I'm just one month out and im on soft foods. I also am having trouble eating and getting in my protein. I have not found any supplement that I like. There are days that I wish I could just cheat. With a regular diet you can cheat and get back on the horse the next day!!! Sometimes I resent that, but I am grateful for my weight loss and a second chance at life. I'll just keep trying new things. Everyone says that it will get better. Hang in there. Jacy

Kristi, I know exactly how you are feeling. I hate food too now. I am not getting in hardly any protein and not enough fluids either. I can say that it has been improving slowly as the days go by, so maybe you'll have the same result as each day passes. Yesterday I had to take my supplements late in the day b/c each time I tried to think about it I thought I was going to wretch. Just keep trying to experiment with different things, you will hopefully find something with a lot of protein that you can stomach. Good luck and keep us posted. Emily

While I dont hate food, I can relate on the fact that I hate to eat. It is SUCH A CHORE for me. The thought of having to force myself to eat makes me sick to my stomach sometimes... But, my aunt who had RNY (I had VG) is a little over 2 years out and she told me that in the begining she didnt like it either but now enjoys food again, just in MUCH smaller portions... That said, it does concern me that you can hardly eat 1 oz... how long does it take you to eat that amount? I find when I eat too quick I cant get anything in. It takes me a good 30min-1hour to get in 4oz of dense food. If you are taking it slow, then I haven't a clue as to why you are so limited... have you called your doctor about it?

Well, one ounce takes about 15 minutes or longer to eat. Sometimes longer, like that chilli. Or string cheese, takes forever and I cant eat a whole one. I mean, its an once of cheese people, my 4 year old could eat 3 of them, lol. As for my doctor, I see him on Tuesday. Thank you all for the support. It helps alot. Kristi

Its emotionally challenging as well, food has been our friend and companion for soooo long. And now its not. It cant. Sometimes I feel frustrated by this and as someone else said, I wish we could go off the wagon and eat, only to go back to it the next day. Alas, that's not an option. I try to look at food as a fuel now, taking in only what I need. There are days when it makes me ill but I am learning what smells and foods trigger that nausea. And I keep coming back to black beans from Baja and adding some goat cheese, they just work so well for me when nothing else seems appealing. (cant do the meat in Wendy's chili). I feel your agony.... Tiffany

Hi Kristi, You never have to appologize for venting. That's what we are here for. I really hope things get better for you. Have you talked to your surgeon? I think maybe you should contact him/her ASAP. You don't want to get dehydrated or end up back in the hospital. Please keep us posted. Hugs, Rosa

Kristi, I feel the same as you do when it comes to eating, so much so that I have at times gone without eating because I get the watery mouth and start to foam at the thought as well. I hate the protein drinks and do good with my propel water but I know that my protein and calories are almost nill. I can eat more than you do but I dont want to anymore, I saw my kids eating and the are ages 20 months, 4 and 5 and they all eat probably 3-4 times the amount I do, now that is sad!! I wish I had more encouraging words for you, but I am in the same boat. I guess I can say what others do and just say hang in there it has to get better for us. I too am truly happy that I had the surgery, I just never guessed that I would actually not want to eat anymore....that said, I know it has to get better after more time out. Good luck and if you find anything that helps, let me know PLEASE!!! Take care. Steph

It's funny that you posted this today because I have been feeling the exact same way this week and am having to struggle to force myself to eat something. A friend of mine (non-WLS or overweight but is constantly struggling with 7-10 lbs) said today that it seemed like the perfect problem to have. I tried to explain how it's just NOT, but she didn't really get it. I also tried to explain that it was sad to just not enjoy food anymore, beyond the physical struggle. She didn't really get that either. It's that emotional relationship I am mourning, as well as just feeling like my weight loss will stop if I don't get some calories in me. I bet she would get it if she felt the same way I did!! lol... I am back on trying to guzzle protein through Isopure mixed with s/f Koolaid, which I sip throughout the day. I got 40 g of protein that way today, which I think brings my total for the day to over 60. Thank goodness. I do know that protein is the key, so no matter what, try to figure out a way through supplements or food to get that in your system!! We are all here for you, and it's so helpful to know how many of us are in the same boat!!! 315/281/180/160 Beth

Do you like warm beverages? I have found that on days when stuff just isnt appealing to me that if I drink some warm tea I can eat a little something. Kim