5 days post op

[krisstep 31]

I am sick of broth, sick of SF Jello, sick of Isopure which I can't even drink anymore so disgusting!! Tomorrow I start stage two liquids we will see how that goes... I'm just frustrated it's the holidays everyone is eating good food the smell is attacking my nostrils and head!! All I want to eat is some nuts! HELP!

[Hiedie 24]

I'm five days post op and know exactly what you mean! Only so many clear liquid varieties. I'm really looking forward to the full liquid stage, though I'm sure I'll get tired of that fast as well.

[maggie0210 117]

The first stages are extreamly hard. Especially around the holidays. But, just think how next year you will be able to eat some of everything. And you will be thin! It's so hard, but you can do it. That's why we go through this. Hang tuff!

[krisstep 31]

I am trying to keep as positive as I can, but man this is tuff!! I sleep nap most of the time so time can go by fast. So I won't see people eating and being merry... Even tho I don't feel physical hunger it's the training my head part that's hard. Thanks everyone it's good to know I am not alone ..

[bellabloom 2,467]

I know me too!!!!!!!!! Sick of it all, just disgusted by food in general. All I can say is that for me, the craving for food I couldn't eat are much much less now. Mostly I just like Water and coffee and tea. everything else is gross and don't even get me started on the Vitamins !!

[krisstep 31]

Are we just going to end up hating food for the rest of our lives or what??

[misstvb 248]

Are we just going to end up hating food for the rest of our lives or what??

I think we are going to develop a new relationship with food. One that is positive and healthy. These first weeks are hard but you will get through them.

[oweemytoe 43]

I have been in full liquids for 3 weeks due to complications from surgery, believe me, they fill you up. Protein Shakes, sf puddings, applesauce, Soups, sf Jello , by the time you get to eat the soft pureed foods (today was day 1 for me) , I realized the full liquids is just easier. No cravings on the full liquids, now that I can chew food, I find I have more head hunger than before.

[coastalchick 61]

Seriously, I feel the same way. All the good food smells, the holiday recipes I usually make, and head hunger is killing me. I'm 5 days post op, and I can't wait for some real food, even if it is pureed. Right now crystal lite shaved ice from my vita mix is saving me.

Edited December 23, 2014 by coastalchick

[krisstep 31]

Costalchick I started thicker liquids as of yestersay but me too I can't wait to be able to eat some normal food.. Hubby got me some butternut squash Soup which used to be my fav is tasting very weird to me right now... I honestly think our taste buds and cravings will be changed after this ... But I know what you mean and I am right there with you... Hang in there !!

[oweemytoe 43]

Oh definitely taste and sense of smell have both been known to change after this surgery.