i am 13 days post-op and i havent lost weight everyday. I think I know how you are feeling, when I saw the scale this morning, I said outloud "Oh ----, here we go again....." I am 20K dollars poorer, my husband is so trying to believe in me and this process, I had lapband 5 years ago and only lost 50 pounds. I have a lot more to go. I was beginning to feel that I had found the way- had to have parts of me surgerically removed to do it- but I thought I was on my way. I dont know if this is normal or not. I dont know if me not being able to tolerate the taste of ANYTHING or not is normal. anything I am allowed to have leaves a sickly sweet taste in my mouth. I heat up soup and can only eat about 2-3 spoons and then something happens and I cant eat anymore. I dont have that wonderful feeling of food not being the focus of my life. I am so sick of jello and soup I could cry. I dont tolerate eggs so thats out. I tried to drink my protein drink and it made me sick so I threw it out. Waiting on more to be shipped by a different manufacturer and flavor. Basically, I am getting in no protein and no fluid- I was told cant have diet soda, even splenda tea tastes awful. Help.

Ok, sounds like your in a really bad place. You've got to get out of your head. It's really going to be ok. One day I woke up and felt 100% better. I think if you can't tolerate much you should definately try some popsicles. Crystal Light makes a tart raspberry or pink lemonade thats not too sweet and might just do the trick. Also unsweetened applesauce was a lifesaver. My diet plan didn't have any protein in it at all for the first 14 days so maybe don't worry too much about that part either. Put some lemon in your water to jazz it up and just take several small sips.

You need to be gentle and patient with yourself!

I understand exactly where you are I'm two weeks out I had my first follow-up visit friday lost 12 lbs since surgery. I'm having trouble finding things to eat without cheating, i also was banded and failed at that so I really want this to work. In terms of taste I found that once I bought a tongue scrapper and new mouthwash I found my taste buds were buried and are better, which is 100% better. If you dont have caffeine issues McDonald's or Subway unsweetened tea is soooo good especially wit a bit of lemon. I love sugar free snowballs also it's a treat and helps with your fluid intake. Believe me we can do this, it just takes time for our minds to catch on with our desires and we all will become the babe in our minds eye. Hang in there

A tongue scraper sounds like a great idea! I thought I had thrush for a moment there and should have ran out and bought one then. Talk to me about cheating!! Mind you I'm just about 3 weeks post op and on the "pureed" food stage. Friday night I ate the tops off of 2 small slices of pizza. Although I didn't have any physical problems from eating that, I feel guilty as heck! It smelled heavenly and I was drawn like a moth to a flame. I know I have to get a grip and stop these moments of weakness. I've got this awesome tool now I just need to learn to use it correctly.

I see people post all the time about the first month, and a pound a day is NOT something to be depressed about? When was the last time you lost 15 lbs so fast? Put the scale away for a while and eat exactly as your doctor directs, and get your fluids in. It will get better.

Thanks Donna4545.

I admit I'm a scale whore. I use it as my motivation, but it can also be my worst enemy. I really still have a lot to learn.

I don't even own a scale. I just eat like I'm supposed to and get weighed at the doctor's office. It's the only way I can keep my sanity. Hang in there!