I know how you feel...but I guess this is what we have to deal with now as post ops...I wake up every morning thinking..protein, vitamin, water, walk, chew,...we are different people now and from what I am told..it does get better and protein will be easier to take in as food and not as bar, shakes and such...I am with ya! Heather

I see you're only one month post-op and I can absolutely relate at two months post-op to what you and Heather both said.

My nutritionist had a talk with me about adding variety to what I was eating a couple of weeks ago and she was so right!

In my program we don't use any protein drinks or protein bars, so it all must come from food sources. I recently discovered a high protein cereal (for those past the soft foods stage) called Hi-Protein Crunch by Back to Nature - 15 grams protein in 1/2 cup and I can only eat 1/4 cup - my system tolerates it well.

I also discovered soy crisps (like tiny popcorn cakes but made with soy). I pile them high with smoked salmon, egg salad, tuna, deli meat, etc. and it's like I'm eating crackers. 4 to 5 crisps and I'm full!

As for the supplements, well, a relative of mine who had her sugery a couple of decades ago (and had a technique rarely used any more) decided she was tired of taking her supplements. They may have to reverse her sugery because she is now so malnourished.

Yes, this feeling will pass, but not the need for lots of protein and consistently taking supplements. Chin up - you can do it!

OMG I totally feel your pain I too hate the protein shakes. I have stated before that eating now is nothing more then a chore not pleasure. I too wake in the morning and first thing I get my little cup add all my vitamins, grab water bottle and exercise.

I am lossing my hair and it is thining out so much that I no longer even straigthen it I add conditioner to add volume. When I shower it comes out like I just add radiation treatment. Not to scare anyone but I have been told by friends this is all part of the process and it will slow and grow back. I hope soon! Take care Estelle

I am 7 1/2 months out. I lost a lot of hair, and I was doing the protien shakes, eating right. My MD said that it was my body's reaction to the surgery. I do use the synthrax nectar protien. It tastes like juice. I scoop equals 23g protien (90 cal). IT is giving me good energy, and helping with my cravings. It does get better. I did cut my hair, it looked stringy and gross to me. It does pass. I promise