d0minicanmama1 2 Posted July 5, 2016 So I'm so hungry I'm sick of Protein shakes I'm starting to regret my choice of getting this surgery I hope this is just a phase and will pass. I'm 4 days post op. I just want food ! I get that I can't have chips and pizza but I'll settle for some Spanish Soup and rice and Beans or even Mashed potatoes. I'm just tired of being hungry and want to feel full and satisfied:( Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merica34 7 Posted July 5, 2016 I totally feel your pain. There must be something about day 4. I'm at day 5 today, and yesterday I was feeling the same way...just so frustrated, hungry, depressed, feeling like I was trapped with this new stomach that was holding me hostage with no end in sight. But today was better. I'm really sick of Protein shakes and liquids too but I tried to find something just to change it up a little and I think it really helped me. I got some PB2 Protein powder and tried mixing that in my chocolate Protein shake. It was amazing. ...tasted like Peanut Butter cup ice cream. I'm still craving real food but that gave me a little boost and I'm focusing on the fact that I will be able to eat some soft foods in a few days. Hang in there girl! It will get better and it will be worth it! Sent from my SM-S975L using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhtWdUGive620 58 Posted July 5, 2016 My saving grace was a savory beef broth, it almost tasted like a prime rib! It got me through til I could have something a bit more substantial. Hang in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted July 5, 2016 Early out I found savory options really helped. I liked ProtiDiet Tomato basil and creamy chicken Soups (recommended by my surgeon) and V8 when I got to full liquids.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EzzyP 11 Posted July 5, 2016 Once you get past that bloaty gasy feeling and the scale starts going down, down, down I hope it will help! My favorite thing was popsicles. I am a yogurt lover and ended up having lactose issues 1.5 weeks postop. But if you don't have that issue plain greek yogurt with flavored powder or not is filling. I am 4 weeks out and have days were I cant fathom Protein shakes still. Did you learn the trick about adding plain or unflavored Protein to crystal light and Water (or sugar free grape crush)? It just takes like a refreshing drink. I never had food cravings at all --- but my family was good to keep things away. I was more worried about not wanting to get sick. Week 3 loved canned pumpkin, applesauce, and my savior top quality deli turkey and then deli roast beef. Eat slowly and chew it all the way before swallowing. A few days ago I had about an oz of ground beef with a sprinkle of cheese. Also hummus and avocado. I'm approved to try soft white fish tonight with sweet potato mashed. I also found a lot of interesting cauliflower dishes on Pinterest. The thing I did was only introduce one food per day so that i could make sure nothing caused issues. When the weight starts pouring off hopefully you wont look back but you do need protein to be full and healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CeeGee 30 Posted July 8, 2016 I found chicken and beef broth is so filling and tricks me into believing in consuming something of substance and I also love my SF Popsicles!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
