Wish I could post in the veterans forum...

[Teachamy 1,042]

I'd really like to post this in the veteran forum, but as I am only 8 months out, I'll post it here. I am finding that at 8 mos. out, it is increasingly harder to eat. I am not dumping, there is no discomfort, but the thought of most foods, especially meat is turning my stomach. I am eating Beans and nuts and hummus and am adding in Protein Shakes as much as possible to compensate for this new, weird place in my journey.

That being said, pre-op I was always a starch addict--loved carbs. I am afraid to indulge in this area, as I am worried it might open the flood gates again. Some days I think--maybe a cookie? Maybe a donut? But I don't go there. I'll get a Protein Bar instead. I don't know. I guess I'm just bored with food, and since I am not hungry very often, I am frustrated with eating. Ho hum.

Any veterans out there who were in the same boat? Does it pass? I was sailing along well until recently, now I am fighting to get in 600 calories a day.

Many thanks.

Amy

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

Yup it happens. Time to dust off the cook books and healthy-anizing them.....I remember those days. I ate a lot of cottage cheese and cheese and more cheese. Then I started to take recipes and turn them around. I am still doing it. Made fish cakes last night. Hubby liked them. I did too. Had that and raw veggies with a dip.

600 calories. your going to stop losing and go into body at rest. Maybe that's okay because you are almost there. But this too shall pass and you will once again want to eat....Goes in cycles I find.