You are TOTALLY not alone!!! I have hesitated posting on this forum until EVERYONE had their surgery so I didn't discourage anyone. I have yet to be happy I had this surgery. I have seen results (with weight loss) - but as you said, food is for crap, when I try something that sounds good my pouch protests , and the water is all I can tolerate. Crystal light and milk aren't workin' for me. I often ask myself what I have done to me...why I made this choice and wonder when, if ever, I will feel "normal" again. I have to remind myself I did it for my health right??? But I have never felt so sick (constantly tired, unable to eat, not wanting to do anything, depressed). UGH - I could go on... But bottom line - you are not alone my dear. Sometimes I think posting the negative isn't popular on this site, but it is our reality and we have a right to it right??? Feel free to PM me anytime. Shelley J.

Hey Charlotte, I had a HORRIBLE day the other day due to the same issue. I woke up and it felt like a brick was in my belly and I had major pain. When I called my Dr.'s office they suggested milk of magnesia - but it didn't work for me preop so I didin't expect much. Again, no luck. Later I asked if I could use a Fleet's enema (I know its yucky) but IT WORKED!!! I was SO Happy and feeling so much better within an hour. Check with your doctor - but this really helped me. Good luck! Shelley

I'm three weeks out now and i felt the exact same way! I just spent two days in the hospital due to dehydration and nausua and i feel so much better. I just had no energy and was having the most difficult time getting anything down without gagging. I just wanted to let you know you arent alone in feeling discouraged, but you should make a follow up appointment with your surgeon and keep pushing for some help from the doctors office. Good Luck Heather

Hi everyone! I am 4 weeks post-op and have been on liquid only (3 shakes and water) for a total of 6 weeks! I have not had ANY food for 6 weeks!!! Anyway, tomorrow (weather permitting - we are in the middle of a blizzard in MN) I am seeing my doc and he is going to give me some foods to introduce. WOOOHOOO! He told me at my last visit that the liquid only part was the easy part. Eating food is the tough part and I guess I have not been sick at all other than a little nausea that I attributed to needing a bm. Does anyone else out there have to follow this liquid menu or am I the only one who's doc said no food? Not complaining, just curious! Shelley

OMG I had my surgery the same day and went to the dr's on tues and Im on pureed foods I cant believe your able to eat pizza and chocolate isnt that kinda defeating the purpose of having the surgery?? I started mashed potatoes wet down with broth and its not so bad and you can also have scrambled eggs. There's alot of soft foods that are way better for you then pizza and chocolate. Well good luck