what to eat

I'm new to this. I would like to know what others do to eat. I have days where nothing tastes good. I force feed myself. Any suggestions out there

I go though this were nothing is appealing. I always keep different cheeses and Fage yogurt I know I can eat these when I can't decide what WLS to eat. I can usually depend on a small about of grilled chicken or a hamburger party to work too   

I had my surgery 11/5/13.  I still have days like this.  I find it is far easier for me eating soups.  I have been making a big pot and cooking the veggies and protein well done.  The ease of eating it has helped me with the something that tastes good.  I think, for me, I was getting discouraged with eating dense proteins and not tolerating it well, and that caused me to believe nothing tasted good as I just didn't feel like struggling to eat.  It does get better.  Just keep eating at your scheduled times.

Hi Heidi, I would recommend you go to the forum of your particular surgery (the RNY or VSG or DS forum) because each one has a "what are you eating today" post. You can get great ideas each day. Good luck!

Since your surgery was so recently, you should eat whatever your meal plan from your surgeon says you should eat.

Lots of things taste good to me so I do not have to force myself to eat.  I could tell you what I eat but since I'm more than five years post op, you should probably not eat what I eat yet.

I typically have a protein shake for breakfast.  I eat about six times a day, usually, about a cup of food at a time (which is probably at least twice as much as you should eat at one time now).  I eat a lot of Greek yogurt, apple slices with almond butter, beans, vegetarian chili, cheese, sometimes nuts or roasted chickpeas for snacks, fresh fruit, and salads.

Does your surgeon have a nutritionist he/she works with? Maybe they can suggest a few ideas. You are welcome to check out my blog for some ideas of what I eat/have eaten (7 years of recipes and ideas) link in my signature. If you have a monthly support group that is a great place to swap ideas and recipes.

Hope you find a few new ideas. It's so important to get that protein in.

~Michelle "Shelly"

If you'll put your surgery type on your profile, it'll show up each time you post. This will help us help you. Post-op eating varies quite a bit with surgery type.

I'm ten years out from my DS, and I still have days when food just doesn't appeal to me, and---that's no fun. (*grin*****ep various 'good' snacks on hand---things like ready-to-eat meats, cheeses, nuts---basically, things high in protein and fat. I can ALWAYS force down some cajun-style roast beef for smokey cheddar cheese.