Diffculty reaching daily nutrition goals

[Emeree 19]

Hi, I had revision from band to gastric bypass on 8/1/13 and I am still struggling getting my Protein, liquids and calories. On a good day, I get the minimum (48 oz liquid 45-60 Protein but approx. 500-600 cal). I just feel too full and can't fit anything else in. Getting these amount is a real painful struggle. I did have a recent complication of a hernia with my intestines twisted up and around the pouch. During that whole month of dire pain I was only getting 300-400 calories. I am healed up now, but I still struggle like I did before the complication getting 500-600 calories.

Is there anyone else that struggles because they are just too darn full all the time? Oh I also have more pronounced food sensitivities. Most of the time I am in pain from trapped gas and I think about how I can't continue living like this. It's really depressing. I am happy that I am losing weight, but I don't feel successful, because I feel like crap everyday (lack of energy, dizzy, very depressed from lack of calories, and borderline wanting to end it all).

Hubby says take it one day at a time, but I don't know if I can anymore. Doc told me to take beano, digestive enzymes and gave me prescription strength antacid. These things don't seen to work well.

Please, is there anyone else going through this?

[LilBoo007 491]

I feel your pain! I am 1year almost 2months post op and have been put on Topamax for my migraines.. Well the meds make me have no appetite whatsoever so it is a daily struggle to get in the required Protein, calories etc. my surgeon wants me to eat at a bare minimum 950 calories and 80g protein... Many days I'm lucky to make it to 600 or so calories or find myself having to eat at 10pm forcing food in ! It's a real struggle but if I don't log my food and stay on myself all day and night I quickly drop weight. If I drop a few pounds in a week from not eating properly ( I can easily eat as little as 350 calories a day ) the next week I have to make sure I am very diligent on my MFP ! Good luck! Maybe talk with your nutritionist! My surgeon and Nut told me to watch my weight and not loose anymore than 5 lbs. if I did call them up! But I'm at a point were I am 15lbs. Under goal so I really can't loose anymore.

[Emeree 19]

Thanks for replying and sharing your struggle. It helps me to not feel so alone. I never thought I would have trouble trying not to starve to death. I get Migraines too, but I take Imitrex, which sucks! Like you, I too find myself late at night forcing food down to try and reach goals! I also track my food daily too, so I know where I am at and what I have to do to make it. If you find something that works well, please let me know and I will do the same for you. I am going to add you as a friend so that we can exchange successful info, but feel free to vent or discuss anything. Thanks again!

[LilBoo007 491]

I weighed myself today... Down 2 pounds : ( gotta crack down on myself and eat more!! I never would have thought I would be struggling to keep weight on!!!

[Emeree 19]

I hope this post goes through. Yesterday I tried twice, but my computer was not acting right. Anyway, I called my NUT who told me to start incorporating coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado, because they are all high in calories for a little amount and are healthy fats. I wanted to let you know this info.

My goal weight was 150 because I figured it was a realistic amount. But when I reached it, I changed it to 130. I secretly want to get to 120.

So although you seem to lose quickly, aren't you happy that you are getting closer to your goal weight? I ask because I am so happy to still lose. What worries me is: what if I do make to 120 but still keep losing. I guess eating those things my NUT suggested will really come in handy.

Do you get stomach pain. My stomach is so sensitive that seems like every other day is why I can't get enough calories.