I too have found Watermelon to be wonderful--one of the few things that actually make me feel good. But protein, protein, protein! That continues to be my challenge! I will try your Isopure/Jello suggestion. Thanks!

I am looking for more ppl that had surgery to go to mt trashmore to walk together on a regular basis kinda support for each other and compare issues with each other and someone to talk to that knows what i am going through i am having a hard time eating cant find anything that taste right everything is making me sick or it dont taste good if interested let me know we can meet on anty day and get a group going

I'm sorry to read that some of you have been having trouble eating. I just throw mini-chopped chicken/fish/steak that I cooked for my husband into veggie soups and it takes really good, at least to me. Taste is a huge factor so grinding up real food does seem to help. Emotionally, I'm really happy but I'm actually lonely for company now that I don't have my junk food as a 'friend.' So I've been making it a point to walk over & visit people I know in my neighborhood if only for 10-20mins at a time. I cheer up just seeing other people. ( I work from home.) I've started walking around the small park we live next to; it's a nice way to gage my progress as I can count the laps each time I venture out. My clothes are fitting better already. I still can't believe I did this. My surgery was on 7/29 in NYC with Dr Pomp although I live in Chicago.

Fantastic - glad things are going well for you and you are feeling good! My surgery date was 7/31, and food wise I'm doing great, just struggling with the emotional side of it a bit.

Hello Tasha- I had open rny on 7/28 and know what you are going through. I had trouble sleeping and had that "jumping out of my skin feeling." I was also grumpy. I had my first post op appt yesterday and he let me try a scrambled egg and mashed potatoes. So that us what we had for dinner and it was delicious! I only had a small amount and ate very slow to make sure it all went down okay. I never thought I would be so excited at eating an egg or mashed potatoes but it was amazing what it did to my mood! Have you tried tomatoe soup? That also helps. I just keep reminding myself that in a month I will have a whole bunch of choices and I can do ANYTHING for a month. Keep walking and congrats on the weight loss!