Neuanfang

Hello there,

put a little something in the Water, 1/4 juice and rest water or try crystal light or some kind of flavor. Had the same problem the first 3 months out but can now tolerate water..... So don't push yourself with plain water,,try again in a few months

Just keep doing what you are doing and I am sure the weight will come off. I too exercise on the elliptical for approximately 45 minutes and then do a weight lifting routine. Building muscle will slow you down a little bit but will also help get a trimmer body and not so much excess skin. I have not upped my caloric intake because of my workout. I figure as long as the numbers go down and my clothes are fitting better and better it doesn't really matter how fast I reach a certain number just as long as I keep doing what I am doing. Good luck to you!

Hicups are my sign for telling me that I am full HH

Roller coaster ride! that is how to best describe the feelings in pre surgery state. I was sleeved May 29th and I can understand all those feelings and thoughts that are going on inside of you. Please understand that this is more than normal and I have talked to many people who have felt this way. Yes, is something that can't be undone but it's the best thing I have ever done to myself. I feel great and am so thankful that there is help for all those who struggle and need to start over again. Good luck to you!

It never ceases to amaze me when I read some of these comments. I have a family member who had the lap band and gained all their weight back after they had to have it pulled due to massive complications. I myself have the sleeve and I think it's truly what you make of it. Too many people expect a quick fix and think this is a miracle cure. Let's all remember that all of these surgeries except the duodenal switch are just a tool and not the cure. So remember that all and everything worth having takes determination and consistency....and like one of the comments made above stated we all have to try and make it work

Hi there, I went through the exact same thing. I tried to eat less and failed at it every day but then all the emotions and I had been an emotional eater all this time anyway. I even tried not drinking and eating at the same time but that was hard as well. I can tell you that your nerves will really go on a roller coaster ride and you just have to do the best you can and not beat yourself up about it. Once you start your pre-op diet you will do great and realize that now it's really happening and your life is going to change. I am doing fine so far and feel relieved that it's finally done. I am 3 1/2 weeks out and have lost 37lbs. You will regain control over your emotions and the surgery will help you not to feel so hungry anymore and therefore in control of your eating. Good luck and God bless.

Good to know there is hope

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My tummy makes the loudest sounds so that other people look at me, especially when I drink or eat.. It's a little embarrassing but I think... even if it stayed that way.... if that is the worst side effect of the surgery... I gladly take it and live with my new little voice inside for the rest of my life, no problem. I guess I could start singing to cover the sounds my tummy makes or I could carry a little toy frog with me and pretend he can talk

I felt the same way. Once I knew that I was going to do it I went for that.... I better eat this and that now before I can never eat anything good again. I gained weighed before my WLS but really it's almost a normal behavior I think, you just don't get it at that time.... .that yes,, you will eat again.... the only difference will be that you get to eat only a few bites of something fabulous instead of a lot of junk. Hang in there... this too shall pass.

Hello there curious I didn't have to have that barium leak test after surgery and I didn't have a drain. I guess every doctor is a little different, for me the hardest part was keeping liquids in on and after the day of surgery. I went into dry heaves and that was painful because of the stomach surgery. I felt much better the 3rd day.... I was supposed to get up and go to the bathroom about 2 hrs. after surgery and was asked to drink something about the same time. Needless to say your stomach is so sore and swollen that the drinking was hard for me. I did not like the bloated feeling but that went away after week one. Today I am almost 4 weeks out, have lost 40 lbs and feel terrific, I have started exercising again, the wounds are healing, I am on pureed foods and I do fine with all the Fluid intake. My advice to you is...... don't push yourself.... thinking that to have to be like everyone else. Just do the best you can.! You will feel wonderful soon after. Neuanfang

I am amazed at how fast some you guys progress to real food. My surgery was 5/29 and I am still on whole liquids. My tummy makes the funniest noises when sip my Soup and my drink and I think the person next to me can hear it, which they probably do. I don't really have any cravings at all and must remind myself... Drink your shake.... drink your Water etc. Hopefully those horrible food cravings will never return since I am so happy with my progress.

I feel the same, I try to keep my three meals but I sort of have to tell myself it's time to eat. Something that never happed to me before, those dreadful, impulsive out of control hunger times are completely gone

Hello there, I also have PCOS and have had two children. For years the doctors had me on metformin which helped with the insulin resistance but caused me to develop neuropathy in both of my legs. I do have two children but it took us 9 years to conceive the second. It wasn't until I lost a lot of weight that my cycle returned to normal at least long enough to conceive our second child. I feel for you because I know how hard it is to fight weight with PCOS, we do have it twice as hard and the hormone problem doesn't help. Due to your insulin resistance your body is constantly producing insulin which in turn keeps your appetite high and you graze most of the time. I controlled my weight pretty successfully with Metformin but stopped it when I found out that is caused the nerve damage in both my legs. Needless to say once I stopped taking it my weight spiraled out of control once again. Well my friend, I was sleeved May 29th and I have lost 26 lbs so far and I can tell you that this horrible feeling having to eat all of the time dissipated completely. This surgery was my only and last hope to life a normal life. I wish you the best and my prayers are with you.

Hi, Why are you so hard on yourself. I was sleeved on the 29th of May and still experience pain. When I notice that my tummy hurts and it does the same yours does I just figure I need more rest and everybody is different in their healing process. I can promise you that it gets a little better every day and if I look back from where I was last week at this time I have already seen great improvement. Just snuggle up with a good book and let your body have the time it needs. It'll thank your for it later. Good luck...

Were you ready to do this when you had the surgery or did someone talk you into it? My advice would be to see someone that you can talk to about your feelings of depression and why you still feel like eating all of the time. How did you feel before the surgery? Did you have health issues? Really just search your soul and get some help. Good luck!

Hi I am surprised that you are already advanced to pureed foods. I was sleeved two days after you and am still on solid liquids and that is all my stomach can handle right now. The doc explained it like this, think of your stomach like a brand new baby, you wouldn't put solid food in for some time also in order not to hurt your baby. It makes total sense to me.. from what I understand we are severely swollen inside and that opening needs time to heal in order to let more food in. Just a thought.... and good luck!

Hello and welcome,

My advice... follow doctors orders when it comes to the pre-op diet. This is a great time to get a jump start on losing those pounds. It will be over before you know it. A trick that helped me make the pre-op stage was. Protein Shake, mix with lots of crushed ice and milk, add 1/2 packet of sugar free pudding powder and mix well. This is great and fills you up to the brim. You also get the feeling that you treated yourself to some delicious ice cream. I loved vanilla Protein shake Powder, Milk and sugar free Butterscotch Pudding Powder. The mood lifted and I still lost those 16 lbs before surgery.

Good luck.

Hello there, You are really going to have to do some soul searching and make a list of pros and cons. It's probably not a good idea doing it for the wrong reasons or because other people want you to do it. I do understand what you are going through and you have to find some quiet time to find what you person inside is telling you. Are you fed up with the way you feel? Have you exhausted all other options? What is the relationship to food in your environment ? And do you have a great support network? All these are things you should consider. For me it was a hard decision as well but when I looked at the list of options I had tried and the results I had gotten and all the risks involved of staying the way I am, I had to do it. For myself..... nobody... and nothing else.... because you know.... you are the one that is going to have to life with that decision forever! Good luck!

Hi there, I did go through something similar and let's face it the reason why most of us are doing this is that we have found comfort in food too often and is has become our friend and foe. Something that helped me was a friend saying.... it's not that I can never have food again after the surgery, it's just that when I treat myself it will be small bites of amazing instead of many bites of junk. Maybe this helps....

Hello there, I know exactly how you feel and my surgery is coming up this Wednesday. This emotional roller coaster is something we all go through I hear but you know every time I think of turning back something happens , like I see myself in a picture unexpectedly, and I am right back on track. So know that what you are experiencing is NORMAL.

Thank you for sharing your story. It's good to hear positive remarks about the surgery from people who have passed their 20's.... I will be visiting this site and this group often...

Thanks again,

Neuan

Hey everyone,

I found your letter very touching as well as all the comments. My biggest fear and I am pre op is, that I might look 10 years older after all the weight is off and that my husband no longer finds me attractive. I would have to say that I am a little afraid of complications and also if I will still be able to enjoy life without my long and close friend "food". I have also not told my friends or children about the surgery because I don't want anyone to try and stop me from doing it. The alternative to the surgery doesn't sound appealing to me either, since I don't want to be fat for the rest of my life however long that may be. I feel older than I am because of all this weight and I just want to be able to break out of this shell I have hidden in far too long.

I will be following you guys here because I may need a lot of encouragement as I am getting closer to surgery date.

Susanne

Hello,

I joined your group yesterday and I was hoping to find out if you had your surgery yet and how you are feeling. I am 50 as well and I in pre-surgery status. I was hoping to get some advice and inside within this group. I would be happy to hear from you.

Susanne

Hi,

I am glad I found your little group. I am also 50 and am planning to have the gastric sleeve. My surgery won't be scheduled until May but I am preparing myself mentally as much as possible. Most of the stories I have read are from people much younger than myself and I ask myself about how it will be for a person who is older. Thank your for starting this group.....