blossom12

I'm almost three weeks out and I am still not hungry. At all. At first I was happy about that, but now I'm miserable. I hate having to force myself to eat and drink. If I wanted to I could probably go days without eating or drinking anything with no problem, but I know that's not good so obviously I force myself to stay hydrated and fed. It's just annoying and it's starting to piss me off. Anyone else going through this?

My mother had it a lot worse when she had her bypass. have you been taking your proteins/ biotin(sp?)?

do you have a Vitamin Shoppe there?

I would think by increasing your calories.

I thought about that too but then I also thought, wouldn't that make me gain some of the weight i lost? I'm SUPER paranoid about that.

That's the same question my friend asked me. LOL uhm...I think the most logical answer would be to go to your Dr./nutritionist. That's what I'll be doing lol

For me it is because I'm not hungry whatsoever. I actually have to FORCE myself to drink my liquids. I thank God I'm not hungry anymore! hahaha good luck!

I'm glad I found this place too! it's so great to have such a large community of great people that understand what you're going or have gone through. and Hiiiiiiii

I chose the sleeve because It is less invasive then bypass. I did consider the band but with that there are frequent doctors visits after ward, possibility of your body rejecting the band because it is a foreign object being put into your body. The band can also slip and as you said you can eat "around" it. I'm one week out and I am more then happy with my sleeve. On day 5 i was already 10 lbs down and around day 4, for me, I was feeling so so so much better. The only problem I had with it was the gas thing, but that went away with walking and time (gone by day 4 for me). NO REGRETS. For me, it was the BEST DECISION EVER. I can't speak for anyone else.

It's ok. Don't be too hard on yourself. When you go to the doctor why don't you ask them about Optifast. I had to drink shakes and eat bars for two weeks before surgery then two days before surgery I cheated as my "last meal" thing. You need to try to really stay strong and tell yourself "I can do this. This is temporary and for my surgery. I might be hungry now, but it will help for the long run. I can do this. If they can, I can." It's all about your mind set. Message me if you want to talk more.

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that...that just isn't fair...I will keep you in my prayers, girl! Keep the faith <3

I'm only one week out, but I like to plan ahead so I'm trying to plan the different kind of pureed foods I'll be having when it's time for me to have it. Do any of you have different recipes that you would like to share to avoid getting bored with the puree stage?

LOL omgosh I'm not alone! I'm 6 days out and the night before I had a dream I was only 2 days out and already stuffing my face with french fires and ice cream. I woke up like ...uhm. ew because when I'm awake I'm not hungry at all or thinking about foods like that anymore. I don't know if it's 'normal' but you're not alone

Congrats! How has everything been going for you since you've been sleeved?

Oh my gosh! that is hysterical! lol I'm only 6 days post op and I completely forgot that I'll have to order on the kids menu. hahah Thank you so much!

Congrats! The nausea will go away soon enough and you'll feel better and better every day. keep walking, you won't regret it!

Does anyone else experience a slight sharp pain when they sip just a little too much liquid? I'm still trying to teach myself how much I can have, but there are some times where I don't think I'm sipping too much then my stomach tells me otherwise like, "Nice try, slim. Better luck next sip. *insert sharp pain here*."

your new life is going to kick major butt! make sure that excitement overpowers that nervousness.

I was on the same boat as you just last week lol I'm 4 days out now and I'm glad I did it. It helps to keep in mind the longer, healthier, happier life that will be ahead once you have your surgery. The night before I couldn't sleep, I was freaking out and scared, but then I kept thinking to myself how much better everything will be after. If you keep that in mind, you will do just fine and you will be fine. (You must also follow whatever plan the doctor tells you to follow, it helps, BIG time.) Stay optimistic!

congrats! it'll be great! just got my surgery done on monday, you'll do great!

My big day was July 2nd! I feel great and it's only day 4. Best decision I've ever made in my life already down 7lbs.

Welcome! I get my sleeve in August and I can't wait. Thanks for sharing your story!

Thank you! Getting the sleeve was the best decision ever and it's only been 4 days! Just make sure you walk, walk, walk! that REALLY helps. BUT don't over due it, too. Good luck!

Hey there! You can just call me Blossom. I'm 21 years old and I was sleeved on July 2nd! My surgeon is Dr. Neil Floch and he is a God send. Very kind, funny and caring man and I am so grateful that he did my surgery. He made me feel so safe before getting the procedure, if someone else was doing it I probably would have backed out. Hm, I'm not sure what else to write so I'll just say whatever comes to mind.

Being only 4 days out, I am doing surprisingly well. I figured I would have more pain and be this miserable bedridden person, but I’m the exact opposite. I did have very strong pains due to the air they pumped me up with, it was beyond uncomfortable, but that feeling is all gone. That was actually worse than the actual procedure itself. What helped was all the walking I did. A couple hours after surgery and I was already walking around the east and west wing of the 6^th floor of the hospital lol

The first day I came home I was weak and tired because I no longer had the IV keeping me hydrated, but now I’m waking up early making sure I take my Vitamins and the right amounts of fluids as well as walking around every couple hours I feel fantastic. A little sore, but fantastic. I can’t wait for finally get out there, work out and live my life the way I was meant to live it. No more couch potato here! Before I was embarrassed, I felt like getting this surgery was the easy way out, but it’s not, it’s a helpful tool and takes a lot of hard work if you want to see real results. Also, I’ve already lost 7lbs! whoot! Lol

xx Blossom