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A few random thoughts in no particular order - Does your doctor have you on a PPI acid reducer medication such as omeprazole? Excess acid can mimic hunger. In the early post op time, our sensations of hunger, satiety, fullness, etc are altered due to what has been done to us, so these feelings are not a good gauge as to what we need, This also means that any appetite suppressor would unlikely work on whatever you are feeling. Many experience "head hunger" which is more psychological than physiological hunger. There are literally hundreds of protein supplements out there, so it is likely a matter of keep looking to find one that suits you, or try a different approach to it. I never go along with the ready to drink products, but found that I could adapt most any powder to something that I could use. Unflavored powders can be added to soups or broths (and there are chicken broth flavored ones out there, too), flavors can be added, temperature and consistency changed, mix with water, milk, fake milk, etc. There are clear liquid varieties such as Isopure which I cant take on their own, but mix in with Jello quite well; my wife makes a smoothie with vanilla powder in some juice and a banana and frozen strawberries (may be a bit early for them, though - ask your doc). Unflavored powder added to oatmeal, cream of wheat or even mashed potatoes are classics; make protein pudding with powder of your choice.

I’m so sorry to hear you are going through anxiety and that part of it was fueled by coworker and nurse. I’m getting my surgery next month and I’m a doctor. I decided to just tell everyone a year ago, don’t ask me why, I just did, and I have heard so many different opinions coming from fellow doctors and nurses, but to my surprise, most of them have been of support and motivation. One of the few people who was against it (like I asked for her permission???) was as girl who went to med school with me. She actually got mad at me and told me she was disappointed (what?), anyways, after speaking to so many people about my surgery I can confidently say, her words were not coming from a professional place but from a preconceived notion, funded by judgment and lack of information. This is such a long journey, and you don’t need everyone’s support, just the people you care for and really matter. That silly nurse’s jaw will drop when she sees how well you are doing after the surgery, and how much work you put into it, and how GOOD and Healthy you look! Good luck tomorrow!! Wish you all the best!

Generally capacity increases over time and eating until full years out may put you at risk for overeating/ excess cal intake. At 18+ months out, my capacity is way different than in the early stages. Also hunger may return. I manage mine by eating healthier low cal sugar free versions of foods whenever possible and salads when I'm ravenous. I only indulge rarely these days instead of everyday. You may have to be very diligent now while you don't have either an increase in capacity or extreme hunger prompts to really nail down making a habit out of portion control, but you can do it! Luckily you have a tool to help you in the initial stages to make the transition easier! The lifestyle change is real for a lot of people to maintain instead of gain. Good Luck 💙

Busy GastricSleeve Day. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I have 3 appointments 1 is not for the sleeve. I go to see my own therapist first appointment, then nutritional class and then the psychiatric testing results , this is the one I am nervous and worried about. I so hope I pass with all my issues. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

Usually there will fit in more into the sleeve or pouch with time. There seems to be a growing in portion size up until to a certain point as it seems (everyone ist different though) and then there won't be much change. Dr. Weiner has interesting videos on this.

Are you drinking enough? Dehydration can cause headaches.

It took a couple months to get my energy and strength back to pre-op levels. Now at almost 10 months out, I have more energy than I’ve had in over 29 years.

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Well mine Was the opposite. At the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS you don't meet with the actual Surgeon until your PreSurgical physical assessment. I did all my pre- consultings, met with Dr Needleman July 17th, got my surgical date confirmed yet before I left. Spent the Entire month of August 2018 on a liver-shrink diet. Dr Needleman , when he palpated my abdomen, found the edge of my liver could be felt This meant I had NASH, which translates to NonAlcoholic Steatohepatitis , in lay terms big fat juicy liver, given a choice of 2-4'5 weeks, given the choice, I opted to do the whole flippin"month and it worked well. I lost 15 pounds, me who,had no successes before, and having the natural B.M.R. of a Sick,Sea 🐌 Snail, yes children it can be done. And MY Wonder Wednesday came, on September 5th 2018 at 7AM EDT I received what I had worked towards for 3 long and tearful years---- My RNYI And am I sorry? Wasn't then, am not now and never shall be, It ranks up there with my marriage and the birth of my. 3 Children as a Personal Historic Day, and I will be unceasingly-grateful to Bradley J Needleman MD who took the chance on a 72 year old woman, too old by many program's standards, and performed a beautiful smooth surgery to helped me gain a future. In 9 months I have lost 114 pounds ,multiple dress sizes, and ready to break into Onderland and head toward my goal of 175. Really he and his Head N.P. Valerie who is also his Right-hand woman, w o Ulf be satisfied with anything less than 200, that's an 165 pound loss from my highest recorded weight but I pray I have strength to make it to MY GOAL. Can I make it? I believe I can, it was the making of me to finally believe in and trust my own strength after being my,family's DoorMat for years, never making a fuss and letting walk all over me, wipe their shoes on me and not let out a protest. Not raised,to make waves- Now I am An Motorboat, I stir up waves but I get somewhere too. And Honey, it,is SO FINE!

It took me a good 2.5 months and two fills before I started to feel a major restriction. There was some before, yes, but not what I was expecting. Try your best to be patient. It is a journey, not a race, and that is one of the reasons the procedure has worked for me. Yesterday was my 4-year bandiversary and I am on a slow on downward weight trajectory. Good luck!