Not Hungry but want to chew!

[suebydoo70 0]

Good Morning all...I had surgery on 4/28/10. I'm doing well with the Protein Shakes, etc. I don't find myself hungry at all when I cook for my husband and kids, but the desire to chew or taste something other than jell-o, broth and Protein shakes is driving me crazy! From poking around at some other posts on the board, I see that I am not alone, but it is so bizarre! I wish there was SOMETHING you could add to your menu just to make it exciting. LOL Good luck to all of you who are considering, just starting out, or band veterans!:thumbdown:

[NurseShay 24]

I know how you feel sue! I went as far as to chew on celery just for the 'crunch' and spit it out! Old habits die hard. I also feigned for meat- of any type! First few days/weeks were difficult mentally even though I wasn't hungry either. I am not a sweet eater- I have always hated sweets, chocolate, fruit, you name it. My issue was/is real food (in high quantity!) . So for me the sweet flavors of all things liquid in the first phase was torture. I'm sure the sacrifice is worth it tho! At least eventually we can eat normal again with a faster satiated feeling. Best of luck!

[Katy517 1]

Hang in there Sue, I know what you're going through and empathize. I was banded 4/15 and am not quite three weeks into my six week full liquid diet phase. I'm also bored with the nutrition choices and just keep reminding myself that this is good training for learning to eat to live rather than the other way around. It's a constant reminder to me of just how much a part of my life food has been for a very long time.

[Shawnda 0]

I was banded on 4-23-10 and I feel the same way. I have found chewing a piece of sugar free gum helps. BORED with the diet and I have to make myself eat when I'm supposed too.:thumbdown: