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sligh1983

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    You do realize that not everyone was told everything YOU were told' date=' I hope! Surgeons are as different as night and day sometimes. You give the example of drinking from a straw...I am allowed to drink from a straw. I asked. That's just one example. Some surgeons do not see a problem with carbonation in moderation. I highly doubt your surgeon and NUT are the messiahs of VSG. No one's are.

    Also, maybe you had brain surgery while they were doing your VSG and all of your bad habits that got you to where you were magically disappeared after surgery. We aren't cured. Sometimes people slip into bad habits for a moment. I didn't lose my humanity when I had surgery. I am still a work in progress and always will be. I didn't eat popcorn a week out- I followed the phases religiously. But, *gasp* I have eaten carbs and horror of horrors, drank out of a straw. I have still managed to lose 95 lbs. Go figure.

    I really don't like holier-than-thou's...

    -Kendra[/quote']

    Amen.... This is why I don't come on this app any more people swear they are MDs and Nuts. Wish everyone could be positive and those who have nothing nice to say shut up.

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    I bought some Atkins Frozen meals over the weekend to have something quick to make instead of just grabbing anything..Today I had the breakfast roll-ups and the

    Italian Sausage Primavera. They are very good. The roll-ups had four in the box and all I need to eat for lunch was one. I will have 3 more meals out of it.I will also get at least 2 meals out of the sausage dish. I have a few more in the freezer to try. nAnyone else try these?

    Just thought I would give my thoughts on them.

    Tina

    My nut and doctor said I can do smart ones the Protein is high and the portions are not big. They have a great selection of breakfast food and lunches. Also the Iron chef brand of lean cuisines.

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    & depression is already kicking in. I can't even pinpoint why. I was sleeved on 2/28. My recovery hasn't been bad at all. So far I've been able to handle everything & no nausea thank God. I will honestly admit - I miss being able to get up and go out to eat with my family and being able to order what I want' date=' but isn't because I'm hungry. It's just for so long that's been my highlight whether I was happy, successful, sad, stressed, hurt, disappointed, or whatever the emotion may have been. I go to my follow up appointment so hopefully they will talk about advancing my diet to purée because just liquids for four weeks is weighing on me & I HATE Protein shakes with a passion. & yes, I've seen a million threads on here about depression and anxiety, but I think I just needed to vent. I probably need to call my PCP and get on a temporary medication to get me through recovery. I'm just so ready to get back to normal (exercising, eating salad, veggies, meat, fish, sleeping on my side because sleeping on my back and on my sofa at that is literally getting to me, scared to drive, freaking out that there is still a responsibility of a complication, just scared in general and I don't want to live in fear anymore) I'm just so exhausted, and irritated, and sad. & not to mention, I am typically a loner - love my privacy, love being a homebody and right now I HATE being alone. I don't regret the surgery, just depressed.

    How long does this last?[/quote']

    I experienced the very same emotions. I am four weeks out now and feel great it takes getting use too. Drink fluids and get your Protein it makes you feel better and heal better. I was sleeved February 6th and now I can eat solids and pick my son up and even go back to work. Last week I went out to eat twice and no problem.. Just letting you know you are not alone and things do get better. Good luck!

  9. Posted

    I am 15 days out and experiencing the same situation. I am trying not to let it get to me. I am not getting the Protein either and I think that is to blame. I just can't do the Protein shakes. I had no problem with them before my sleeve but now just the thought makes me want to gag.

    I was having the same problem... But the protein is so important.. Try Greek yogurts they are 15 gms and I also tried whey protein shots.. They are 42 gms and you can drink them in three shots. I feel great now that I get my protein in.

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    I'm so tried of having to deal with people and their negative reaction to my decision to have the sleeve. I'm 269...5'6...but the first thing people say is "you don't need that surgery!" I feel like I have to justify my decision to everyone. They are always saying things like "all you need to do is diet and exercise' date='" or "you're too young to make a drastic life changing decision like that." (I'm 26.) I try to let it roll off my back and let it go, but I can't help but to let their comments get to me. How did you handle negative feedback?[/quote']

    I found myself with the same problem.. Then I just had to realize this was not an easy fix it was a decision for your health and you don't owe any one an explanation. ????

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