HDubSleevery 25 Posted September 3, 2011 I got up this morning and tried to have my regular Protein shake and after one three sips "sleevie wonder" said NO! I tried a smoothie made with fruit and Water and it didn't taste good either. I made some Ginger Peach tea and was able to sip that just fine. I had some yogurt mid-morning and it sat just fine. Anyone else have this happen? (I've been on a stall for about a week, so I have been trying to up my Protein intake but this isn't starting off so well.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted September 3, 2011 Yes, my sleeve can get picky even 8 monhs out. For example, deli turkey is fine 95% of the time, and then I'll have it and it just doesn't sit well. Since I still eat slowly I stop when I get that icky feeling, put whatever it is away, and try something else. I have a couple "tried and true" food items that are high in Protein that I can always turn to if it's a picky day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MegInNOLA 531 Posted September 3, 2011 Right there with ya. My sleeve is also picky at 4.5 months out. Like Foxbins, I have a few tried and true foods that I can go to--for instance, I keep a can of almonds in my car, a Protein Bar in my favorite flavor in my purse, and Soup in the cupboard--if nothing else is "working," I usually chill for a while and then try one of those standards. I also find that when my sleeve is being especially picky, I'm probably dehydrated--if I get some Gatorade and cut it half and half with Water and sip that for a while, it helps get things settled down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDubSleevery 25 Posted September 3, 2011 Oooh the dehydration could be a factor. Between the head cold, the Nyquil, and an experiment with the blender and a Decaf coffee smoothie last night I may have needed some fluids. I had some applesauce, some watermelon, and some yogurt today so I think things settled down later in the morning. The GREAT news is that I finally get it! I made a variation of Eggface's ricotta bake for dinner and put two tablespoons on my plate. I was thinking a tablespoon would be about an ounce. I ate half of what was on my plate and I got that "don't eat another bite" feeling. I used to have a problem with binging so I really had to think about not putting the next bite in my mouth. My brain said "do it" and my stomach said "don't you dare". I cleared my plate and have been fine ever since! I am gonna count this as an NSV. It was the first time that I really felt like I was having a normal meal since the pre-op diet. I can see light at the end of the tunnel and it is SO great! (I have a 2 year old and so I use the same plates and silverware that she does. It helps me feel like I am having a "right size" portion. LOL!) This board ROCKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites