Less of Leslie

I agee with Ocean Ophelia. You are hitting a brick wall and you just need to take it one day at a time and break thru it. . I am 10 days out too, feel your pain, and DYING for real food. I am on full liquids that includes applesauce and strained Soups. I am having a really hard time not eating, but I am down 11 pounds and starting to get the hang of this new little tummy I have. I am guilty of chewing and spitting, just because I am so tired of sweets and want the flavor and texture of food in my mouth again!!! I am not recommending it, but DAMN it is gooood! Just get thru the next 4 days, you really have no choice at this point. This journey will not be easy, but it will be worth it. This stage is only temporary. Short term scarifice, long term gain.

Sugar free popsicles are allowed on the clear diet with my surgeon. Jello. Some GNCs have protein jello!! Water down apple or cranberry juice. sip sips sip and WALK, WALK, WALK!! It really does help. Make sure you have some chapstick too! your lips will be dry.

I have TONS of post op dreams!! One pre-op dream. I dreamt that I ate food the day before my surgery and I couldn't have the surgery. My post op dreams are all about eating. I have had several dreams that I ate before I was supposed to and I freak out!! I dream that I eat chips or a steak and after I swallow, I think "OH CRAP!! WHAT HAVE I DONE?!" I think they are anxiety dreams..

Woohoo!! Congrats on the new you for the new year!

So glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery!! I hope you were able to have that damn drain removed too!!

LOL!! I am struggeling with this issue right now!! It would be great to get some insight on how to get things ...moving.

*sigh* okay, so it is "normal"!! Day 4, I was going CRAZY!! I needed to CHEW! I have chewed and spit a bread stick, a bite of spaghetti, a bbq chip, a green bean, and a bite of steak. it is so HARD drinking your food everyday! I am so glad I am not the only one. I felt so ashamed, but glad to know I am in good company!

I was very nervous to speak to my PCP because I never met her. It was my 1st time seeing her and I went in EDUCATED about what I wanted with guns blazing for a referral. Of course, at first she asked why would WLS be the answer. But I knew what I wanted and what I was talking about. She had no problem setting up the referral. I think it will make the differance if you can talk to her and know what you want and why. I think it would be best if you could have a face to face with your PCP. Just remember, your Dr works for YOU. If she is not willing, find another Dr who is. I have a friend who had Roux-en-y thru Kaiser. She said there are some hoops you have to jump thru, but if your serious, it will be worth it.

Thanks for the update. 5DogMa and I have the same Dr and I am concerned for her.

How did you feel being at work? Did you get tired? I am only 8 days out, but i do feel tired. I want a nap half way thru the day. How was your energy?

Congrats!! Your video really inspired me. I'm sitting here smiling from ear to ear with tears in my eyes. Your kids look so happy for you. What an amazing support system to have now. I admire the strength and courage you have found to break free from your bondages and break thru to new life. Congrats again!

I had my "last meal" but not a food funeral. I didn't want to risk gaining weight before I saw my surgeon for my final pre-op.

Checking in from my 1 week post op tpday. Had my drain removed *sigh* FINALLY! Drum roll please... I am down 9 pounds!! WOOT WOOT!

I get mine removed tomorrow!! WOOT WOOT!! I HATE MY DRAIN. My drainiage goes red, then clear red, then clear in the tube but clear red in the bulb. My surgeon says as long as its not cloudy or milky yellow, green, etc. The clear is what you want. I can't wait to have it removed, a little nervous too.

My pre-op was 1100 calories 1 week before and clear liquids 48hrs before. My surgeon told me all I really have to do is the clear liquidsd 24hrs before and nothing after midnight. Had surgey on Monday Dec 5, everything went PERFECT!

I'm DYING!! I am soooo looking forward to monday so I can have yogurt, soup, etc. I am at the point to where I just want to chew some food and spit it out just so I can have the flavor and texture in my mouth!! GOD HELP ME!!

I am 5 days post op and really trying to find my place with that. I have come to the realization that when I did eat, it was so fast. Everybite I took was in anticipation of the next. I couldnt wait to take my next bite and before I knew it my food was gone. Had I truley enjoyed it? No. I inhaled it before I could enjoy it. Now, with the sleeve, we are forced to SLOW DOWN when we eat, thus, making us actually enjoy every tiny bite we take. At least that's what I think will happen. I am only 5 days out, on liquids, and DYING for a big fat steak and some pasta!! I too am struggling with ending my love affair with over eating, but I just know that my life will be so much better and maybe I will actually TASTE my food from now on!

I am 4 days out now and I miss chewing food! Drinking my food is the pits! I can't wait for Monday so I can have yogurt and soups..something that has some consistency to it!! I am not "hungry", sipping all day. No problems with that Just the need to chew!

Gas X strips really didnt work for me either. Walking really does help. I feel so much better today than I did yesterday. Everyday gets better for me. Congrats Girlie!!

My surgery day was Monday Dec 5. I have been sipping on fluids all day, I've had a serving of jello, just had 1/4c of protein shake...can't tell if I'm full! I know I don't feel hungry, but I don't feel full. Is that normal? I don't want to over do it in my new little tummy, but I am concerned that maybe my new tummy is too big!

Thanks everyone!! I am starting to clue in, I think I can feel the fullness when I get pressure on my chest and I do start burping! It's all new in trying to figure out this new sleeve of mine. I just want to make sure I don't over do it.

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Congrats!! New year, New YOU!