Food

[Angelica 1]

Something very strange has happened to me since I had surgery.

I dont want to eat ANYTHING. I have a new AP band, which is awesome and everything, but I have the feeling I am not getting nearly enough in me.

I drink a myoplex half in the morning, and half in the evening, thats 42 grms of protien, then i have my self a protien bullet, which is another 42 grams of protien around midday, and sometimes a Jello cup. I drink massive amounts of Water, which I am sure is good.

is this just my inner fat girl making me worry, or should I be upping the amount of liquids I drink? I was only banded on Oct 23, and I am now on full liquids, but i just dont WANT to eat.

Any ideas?

[Mhuire 0]

Hi, Angie! I'm not your doctor, but I don't mind sharing my personal experience with you: you're freshly banded and I remember not wanting anything, either. Especially anything sweet. I couldn't even tolerate EAS Protein Shakes and my liquid vitamins. It did go away, though. The first two weeks post surgery I lived on Emeril's Beef Stock, Isopure drinks, and popsicles. You'll come around. It's my understanding that the most important thing I can get in my body are the "hard" proteins: lean chicken, fish, beef, pork, etc. So far, I've had no problem doing so. Unfortunately, I've also had no problem with thin crust pizza, etc. It's still up to us to make use of that little bit of space we have and put good fuel in there. Your body needs something to work with.

You'll be fine. Keep up the Protein and Water. Keep your doctor apprised of what's happening with you.

Blessings!

[babs0101 1]

I didn't want to eat either after surgery. I was about 2 weeks post-op before food even started to look good. You are only a week out, give it time. Besides, liquids are what is needed for the healing portion of this journey.