Today I am 3 weeks post op - questions on food

[lcoll 12]

today is the first day I can have something other than the Pro shakes. I chose baby oatmeal for breakfast- blahhhh. I have a few questions

1- how do I make sure I get the Protein I need when the mushy choices are so few (and many not high in protien)?

2- so far in all this... i have not been hungry. I find this kind of depressing honestly. I do want food but mostly for the social aspect. Will I ever be hungry again? I have also NOT had a full feeling. Granted I have only had the shakes and some broth. but when I start eating will I feel full?

3. Has anyone felt a weird feeling after drinking the shakes or eating? My heart kind of pounds and some times I feel weak. It passes but I wonder why this happens and if its abnormal.

Looking forward to hearing back! I could sure use some support!

( have lost 30 pounds so far!!!)

[Teachamy 1,042]

Your Protein shakes are probably still your best bet, although yogurt and cottage cheese were always a Protein boost for me. I never felt #3, but are you sure it isn't just stomach (below your sternum) spasms? That is all part of the recovery period. As fas as #2, I guess it's different for everyone, but yes, I feel full very quickly. Never really had that experience in my pre-sleeved life. And yes, now that I have no swelling, I do get hungry, especially if I haven't eaten in a few hours.

It will get better! Keep fighting the good fight!

[lcoll 12]

Thank you so much for your responce! Ill keep plugging along as best I can!

[shirlyn 8]

I can relate to your questions very much. At 3 weeks out I thought the same thing. 6 weeks was my turning point. I got hungry and wanted real food. Not just Protein Shakes. Once I started eating more solids I started experiencing the full sensation. I had not felt full up until that point though.

As far as getting enough protein..... Put Protein Powder in everything you can or stick with your shakes. Those are the 2 best bang for your buck type ways. Are you on an antacid? I was having extreme acid reflux that sounds a little like what you are describing. Just a guess. I have it so bad that it took 3 different meds to find one that worked and I have to take it twice a day.

Good luck

[lcoll 12]

Thanks Shirlyn

its such a big help to know that im not alone in all this and that many of the things I am going through others are too!!

:-)

[Bludtkr 21]

In a NUT class we were told about Beneprotein powder to add. It can be bought on Amazon, you do not cook with it that takes away the effectiveness but instead you add it to what you are eating. I myself haven't tried it, I'm only 2 days post op but I have it ordered.