9/2/15 - Can't Eat Enough

[Scout1702 8]

I had my surgery September 2, 2016. I have lost exactly 80 pounds in 6 months. I am struggling with eating enough actual food to keep my nutrition levels acceptable. I absolutely hate the high-Protein shakes, but I will have one every few days as a last resort.

A lot of my hair has fallen out, so I cut it short.

Anyone else in the same boat? Any suggestions for me?

Sher

[JamieLogical 8,710]

There are lots of other sources of Protein besides shakes. You are certainly far enough out now that you can have Protein Bars. Just be careful to check all the nutritional info and make sure they are low in sugar, saturated fat, and net carbs.

You can also eat lots of high Protein foods: meat, dairy, nuts, legumes....

What sorts of things ARE you eating and are you having any issues with any specific foods?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

To me it is as easy to eat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt as to drink a Protein shake.

I agree. What are you eating?

Do you plan your meals and Snacks?

Are you tracking your food?

What is your Protein target?

By the way, congratulations on the weight loss. You look great!

[Scout1702 8]

I eat scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, boiled eggs, chicken, Soups, seafood, fish, fruit...

As soon as that first bite of whatever hits my stomach, I don't want to eat any more. It's very uncomfortable passing through my stomach opening. I do plan my meals and try to eat well. It's just not happening.

Thanks for the compliments. I do enjoy being thinner. My day to day eating issues are a struggle, though.

[ssflbelle 829]

I am only 5 week post op but I completely understand what you are saying. I too take 4 or 5 bites which is maybe 1 1/2 to 2 oz and I am in pain. That pain lasts any where form 2 to 3 hours and in not very pleasant. I was hoping that this pain would stop before too much longer. Now I am concerned as you say your 6 months out and still have it. By the way you look fantastic and 80 pounds down is fantastic.

Have you tried any of the Protein Soups or hot chocolates they may not taste to you as bad as the shakes taste?

[valentinebaby78 9]

I'm only two weeks out and I'm already not eating enough not hydrating enough. I really just don't know what to do.

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[foodfighter78 258]

Check for stricture. I had to be enlarged 3 times. I'm almost 1 year and still eat very small, if I try to push food I get pain. I eat all day. Nuts. Beans. Can't digest any fish or meat or eggs. With nuts, beans and fage yogurt o make to around 40-50 gr of Protein.

[Kindle 8,667]

Your discomfort does not sound normal at 5 months out. Have you talked to your surgeon? Perhaps an upper GI study or even scope is warranted to see what's going on in there.

[sawyerx6 4]

Just curious.... How big of bites are you taking? And are you chewing till it's mush?

That was the hardest thing for me, slow down, chew completely and smaller bites. I haven't had that pain as long as I remember to do those things.

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[Scout1702 8]

I do chew thoroughly and take small bites. This is why I'm freaked out.

I had never heard of stricture, but I will be asking my dr about it tomorrow.

I do feel as though something is wrong.

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[HappilyEverAfter44 40]

@@Scout1702 do you have an update?? I'm going through the exact same thing!!! Would love to hear what surgeon said and how you are feeling now.

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