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I don't really have a question, I just wanted to share to a group of people that understand this process.

Today was one of my toughest days yet. On my program, we go to soft foods at 2 weeks post op. My surgery was on April 14. Eating has been very uncomfortable. I feel bloated and just icky. My body seems handle poultry ok, but food is so unappealing. I never thought I would feel that way about food. Getting my Protein is such a chore, I have returned to drinking Protein shakes for Snacks. I know it's worth it, but it is very challenging emotionally. I want to feel "good" and "normal" again.

I am still excited that I am making positive change. I can feel my relationship with good changing so much. Thanks for reading my complaining and ramblings

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It took me around 6 months after RNY gastric bypass surgery to reach my happy state. This is a short article about my experience. It includes recipes at the end. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

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You came to the right place! The first few weeks are tough. It is worth it and it does get easier, but I know that doesn't help right now. I likened mine to my prior shoulder surgeries or my hysterectomy where I just had to "deal" and "get through" those first 6 weeks while my body healed. The food being unappealing really adds to everything though. My first food for pureed was Ricotta Bake http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html It seriously tasted like heaven to me. I could only eat maybe 2 Tbsp in the beginning so you aren't even getting that much nutrition from it but it makes you feel more normal. I also love fat free refried Beans with cheese melted on top. I still at almost 11 months post-op eat these some days. I also still have a Protein shake every day. I use Premier Protein ready made drinks mostly and I actually look forward to it. It's like drinking chocolate milk and it gives me a sweet fix. Don't worry about still relying on these for your Protein. It is perfectly fine.

I promise you will look back on this post in a few months or even in a year and smile.

Best wishes to you! Hang in there!

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Thank you for the encouragement. It's amazing what a night of sleep and a Protein shake can do for you.

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