10 days post op need a little help with intake

[Cassiopeia 9]

I don't feel hungry. But I do feel weak. Im working on getting in my Protein and fluids. I'm doing okay with the liquid diet, Im just tired of it already and have never liked shakes and smoothies, ... so I sometimes just don't have them. I freee them into pops though and I can have them that way. It's a battle any way you slice it, as we all know.

My doctor was never specific on any of this, but it is really bothering me. im supposed to sip all day between meals, but if I can only hold a few oz, how is that okay? also, when do I stop eating? I can eat about 4 oz before I really just dont want any more. i am not full sick, or sick at all, i just cant bare to take another bite. is that mental? is that my body telling me im full without a physical sign but a mental one? there are no signs that i am full, but at about 4 oz, i just shut off i guess?

head hunger is hard. i had a few bites of cooked ricotta cheese and sauce from the lasagna i made today. (i'm on fll liquids and doc okayed easing into soft foods, so technically not a "cheat" but i feel guilty) it was yummy, but i feel guilty.

when am i supposed to eat? i wasnt given a meal plan. i dont want to eat a "meal" because i want something to do. i need a schedule but i dont know what is appropriate. the nutritionist didnt give me a post op example for the 600 calorie diet, only the 1 year post op diet.

for example today i ate 2 oz of a Protein shake, then three hours later, 4 oz of yogurt, then two hours later, 2 oz of sauce, then three hours later 3 oz of Soup. it was about 250 calories. obviously that is not 600-800 a day. am i supposed to eat more?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

You have to ease into hitting that 600 mark. I struggled those first 2 weeks on full liquids because by the time I finished the Protein drinks or Soup, I was too full for Water. Do the best you can but work toward that goal. As for transitioning, to purees and soft foods, check with your doctor. Each one has their own preferences.

Edited November 20, 2014 by Blerdgirl

[living55 98]

Hi, I am 9 days post op and had my first post of visit today. They said I am doing great but for safety reason want to keep my on my liquid diet (stage one bariatric diet) the full two weeks. I have given a schedule and sample meals which I love because it keeps me on track and I try to get in as much fluids as I can. They did the same for Stage 2, puree and stage three. I can gladly send you a copy if you wish to run by your MD and adhere to. I would be lost without it. I know I need my Protein and these fluids as recommended. I want to have energy and keep my hair.

[bobbyswife 862]

@@living55 I'd love to have a copy of that if you don't mind! I love comparing notes

[living55 98]

@@living55 I'd love to have a copy of that if you don't mind! I love comparing notes

Hi @@bobbyswife sure thing. Give me your email and I will scan all three stages sample menus and send