3 days post op. Struggling to eat!

[jane uk 0]

Hi, I had my band on Tuesday, and ever since then I am struggling to follow the post op Liquid Protein diet. I am just not hungry, and the thought of the Protein drinks, shakes and Soup make me feel ill!

I know I need to keep up with the diet to ensure I am getting some calories in, and all of the nutritional value, but I am stuggling to do this.

This is making me a little light headed!

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so have you any advice for me?

Thanks,

Jane

[swissnis 0]

I am on the pre diet and am having trouble with it too, maybe change flavors of your shakes?

[howdybooth 4]

My surgeon is different from others……I was allowed mushy stuff starting on day 3. You might want to try some fat-free refried Beans – they are still my fav! Add a little cheddar cheese and it’s a delis meal. Also – if you just can’t eat, just make sure that you are drinking fluids! You can go a long time without food, but not without fluids.

[Mariasha 3]

You are having a hard time eating now due to swelling from your surgery. This gives you a sensation of feeling full.

Don't worry about not eating enough now. This feeling will pass in a few days and you will be able to get back to your diet.

Just try and make sure to drink enough to keep yourself hydrated.

[wildbill 0]

i felt better after beginning my Vitamins. i also had trouble eating very much. just try to keep your strenght up.

[tylee72198 10]

I was the exact same way. I had a hard time "eating" for over a week. I didn't start to feel better until I was able to up the amount of Protein.< /p>

[honk 780]

I felt more like eating when I was allowed on day 8 to move to creamy/puree Soups. I never even liked Tomato soup; now I have it for Breakfast.< /p>

[Wimic 1]

I had the exact same problem! Ive actually lost 28 lbs in 3 weeks since beginning my 2 week pre op diet (I'm now 1 week post op). I feel like I'd rather not eat than eat something that I find unappetizing. Even Soups and purees have begun to turn my stomach. I do my best to force somethng down in me even though it may not be much.

[TheUrbanWasteland 0]

Yup ! Same here... I dont really like sweet foods so the Protein shakes were a nightmare after surgery too!

That being said, I'm 6 weeks out now & still no hunger... hope you're like me !!

I just drank lots of Water and waited until I could drink coffee shakes with Ice - less sweet

Rach.