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My mind is playing mean tricks on me! For some reason, I can't seem to get enough water in & my mind makes me think that my throat has gotten smaller. I also still make my food plates the same size they used to be & I waste lots of food. AND I never know when I'm full or satisfied. I stop eating when I feel like the food may come up. I'm at a loss. My will power keeps me on track, but this mind of mine doesn't seem to want to catch up to the changes. Will this ever change?

I was taking liquid Vicodin. In all honesty, I was never in any real bad pain. I experienced subtle aches & minor discomfort. Your surgeon may not be too far off base with the example he gave. You'll be fine! Congrats!

Thanks Italianlady13! I'm not by any means a perfectionist. It's just that I've failed so many times before over the last 26 years, & when I feel this way, my pattern has been to fall off. But I do hear what you're saying & I appreciate your honesty as well. I pray for the day that those foods don't do it for me anymore. Thanks again! You really opened my eyes a bit more.

I feel like I'm about to sabatoge my success. I've had such a piss-poor attitude lately. I suffer from a multitude of setbacks. I experience the following: I don't eat enough food daily I don't get the Protein, Water & Vitamins in as advised I experience nausea almost everyday I've vomitted at least 5 times in the last 18 days & I still don't know why:I I SUCK at chewing thoroughly & sipping my drinks I can never tell if I'm full I wish I could still have all the foods I used to eat before VSG Protein shakes make me wanna puke now I absolutely HATE having to wait 30 minutes to drink in between Snacks or meals My taste buds flip-flop everyday I would rather not eat at all if I can't eat properly The thought of never having mexican food, pancakes, or a hamburger & fries makes me sad I'm not sure what's going on with me. These emotions just started pouring out within the last 5 days. How can I get over the saddness of leaving my old eating habits behind, when I can't embrace the blessing and new lease on life that I've been given with the VSG? I'm afraid that my success with VSG won't be as good if I re-visit any of the old foods I used to enjoy. Any & all suggestions/feedback will be greatly appreciated.

So tomorrow I will be 2 weeks out!! On day 10 I went for my 1st post-op & I'd lost 14lbs!! Woo hoo!! However, I'm still on mushy foods & I'm running out of options. So far, my diet consist of the following staples: Protein shakes, sugar free pudding, mashed potatoes, Wendy's chili, eggs, grits, string cheese, Soups, tuna fish, blackend/pan-fried (only a little olive oil, no flour) fish and lean ground beef patties. That's it...literally. Is there anyone out there that can suggest other foods? I'm trying to avoid the 'woe is me' attitude but everytime I try to add something new, I end up running back to something on my staples list. C'mon people...give me what ya got!! Thanks!! Hugs!!

Hey there friend!! Let's not get discouraged! I mean after all, your words of encouragement helped me so much to make the right choice for me! I agree with our fellow sleevers that say your body is just trying to adjust. Make sure that you are eating your required amount of protein, calories and take your vitamins as well. Don't worry..be happy...because one thing is for sure....you will NEVER be where you were before, so keep hope alive & we'll get there...together!! Hugs!!

I think that's really cool!! I'm still sleeping with mine, but hopefully within a few months, I'll be returning it as well. Congrats on your NSV!! :dance:

Thanks you guys! I now appreciate my pain meds & since I'm just one day from soft solids (my 1wk post op appt is Friday), so I'm keeping the sipping at a slow & steady pace. I appreciate y'all more than words can express!! Hugs!!

Thanks! Can't wait until I have some of those to share!

I don't know what I'd do without it! But I have a question: what's NSV? Don't laugh at me!

So I'm finally sleeved! My husband finally came around in the 11th hour like most of you said he would (huge smile). But now, learning to sip, sip, sip is about to make me flip, flip, flip! Getting used to the sipping wouldn't be as bad if the ache as liquids go down weren't so annoying. I keep feeling like every time I swallow, a gas bubble has to pass. I used to love cold beverages, but now only warm broth, hot tea & popsicles are what I prefer. *Did I mention that sipping is a real pain in my rear?* So after only 4 days out, what do you guys suggest? I hate taking the liquid pain medicine because it knocks me out; however, my upper belly is sore without it (which makes it hard for me to get comfy). Help me fellow sleevers!! Help!!

Tomorrow is my big day & I'm so excited!! I finally told my husband yesterday & although he's still upset, I have peace of mind!! September 27, 2011 will be my Independence Day!! For those of you that believe in prayer, please say one for me; that I will come out of surgery successful, have a long healthy life ahead & be surrounded by my loved ones!! This is my prayer for each of you as well. As one of our fellow sleevers told me, "See you on the healthy/skinny side!!" Peace & blessings!!

I'm super excited about being sleeved on Tuesday!! All I can do is invision myself healthier, happier & living a longer life. For those of you that remember my hubby was not supportive at all, well....he still not..LOL!! He doesn't even know that I've been scheduled yet!! I plan to tell him tomorrow after church... But it's okay, because NOW I am more convinced than ever before that this is for the best & most importantly, it's FOR ME!! Thanks to everyone who gave me wonderful words of wisdom & encouragment; it helped me more than I could ever express. I'm off to the grocery store to stock up on goodies for week 1's liquid diet & week 2's soft solids!! Have a great day everyone!! Be blessed!! I sure am!! Woo hoo!!!!

Well, here I am again asking for advice from my fellow MARRIED future sleevers & sleevers about what to do about my husband's total rejection of supporting me with VSG. Before when I posted that I was desperate for his support, I got a lot of people telling me to just do it & that it's my body & my decision. But my heart is breaking!! This is my husband & I just can't imagine the repercussions this will have on the most important relationship in my life (next to God)!! We are in love, we have 2 wonderful children & we're the best of friends. He just turns into a different person when the surgery comes up. Yesterday when I got my date & I shared my joy with him, & he threatened to take me off of the insurance!! He said there was some kind of clause that would allow him to do it one time before open enrollment. I'm devasted!! I have hypertension, sleep apnea & I'm pre-diabetic--which is why I'm doing this now. I'm already 37yrs old & he still insists that I can do it on my own without surgery. If it were that simple, I would've done it over 20yrs ago!! What in the world do I do? I don't want to lose my marriage behind this, but I don't want to end up hating him down the road either. Woe is me!!

OMG Janae!! I too will be sleeved (if I can JUST DO IT!) by Dr. Marvin! I've been looking for someone here that has had success with his work & the surgery! You read my mind when you said you thought you'd never wake up. Those are the thoughts that run through my mind on an hourly basis! I'm so glad I joined this support group!! Woo hoo!! Thanks again, Janae!!

Thanks Amanda! You always know just what to say! I'm gonna write that letter & it will be no holds barred! Thanks again for your encouragement; it keeps me on track when I need it most! All the best!

As I wait for what seems like an eternity (it's only been 1 week since I received the all clear) to get my surgery date, my nerves are starting to make me a crazy person! Every time I have an ailment, get a headache or have heartburn, I think that's a sign that I shouldn't go under the knife & have the surgery. I also think about the fact that my surgeon doesn't require the pre-op diet, so what if I have a super fatty/slimy liver that I keep reading is bad news? The worst part of this is that I KNOW in my heart of hearts that VSG will turn my life completely around, but I'm starting to feel chicken sh*t. I'm starting to have those morbid 'what if' thoughts, and all of a sudden I'm reading all of these horror stories on line about bad surgery experiences. I am a spiritual person & I rely heavily on my faith to get me through life's trials but I'm so confused!! I usually make decisions with my head instead of my heart because I figure my sound mind won't lead me astray, however, lately, my mind is plagued with doubt. How do I push through?

So, I've been approved!! I'm so excited, however, I'm so nervous. Sometimes I doubt my decision to proceed, but my gut instinct is telling me this is what I need to do. Some of you may be familiar with my previous post where I was desperate to get my husband's support. Nothing has changed with him as of yet but I wonder if that is why I'm doubting myself so often lately. Anyhoos, I was just looking for someone locally that I could chat with: pre-sleevers & post-sleevers. My surgeon, Dr. Robert Marvin, is very infomative. But there's nothing like being able to chat it up with someone that's been in your shoes or can relate to what you're going through. I invite any and all feedback...even if you're not in the greatest city in Texas...Houston !!

I too wondered the same thing! My surgeon doesn't require it & when I inquired with his office I was told that Dr. Marvin found that patients that did the pre-op diet failed miserably during the post-op diet. I'm on the fence if I should just do it on my own or just wait to see what his recommendation will be. All the best to you!

Hello! I was just diagnosed with severe sleep apnea also. This is actually my 1st week using my CPAP & although I loved it when I used it in my sleep study, I'm having a hard time at home. My mask is comfortable, however, I wake up during the night to find it on the floor or something. I adjust it over & over again, but I just can't keep the darn thing on! I guess I sleep like a wild child & didn't know it. Another person suggested that finding the right mask is key & I totally agree. I think once I get used to it, I probably won't want to sleep without it either. All the best to you!

Yeah, it seems as though we're walking down the same road. You WILL make it out of surgery safely, as will I. As far as I'm concerned, God is in charge in the operating room, and the surgeons are the vessels he uses to see it through. Thanks for sharing your story with me. I'll be praying for us both!

I appreciate your kind words and prayers. The 'this is best for me & I'm gonna do it' attitude is exactly how I feel. Like you, I pray that on the day of surgery, it will be my honey there with me as well. You are so blessed & I'll be praying for you as well. Enjoy your wonderful journey!

Great advice! Thanks, I'm definitely going to try that route!