BabySheldon

My thoughts exactly! you and me both ....reading your post made me not feel nearly as alone as I have been feeling..... I hate the protein shakes and they make my stomach all upset .....they are disgusting and I'm intolerant of them....I'm intolerant of the whey protein .....I'm intolerant of milk and intolerant of cheese..... I did not have this problem before the surgery and it's so disappointing ,so I'm with you ..... I try to get my fluids in but nowhere near 64 ounces per day ....my nurse is like a Gestapo ......she keeps making demands of me and is completely unsympathetic to the struggle..... I know she's just trying to do the right thing but it makes the journey even tougher....we will have to stick together and hang in there together...we are both fighters and i know we will come through... Shel

Girl thank you for understanding sometimes people don't realize what a dramatic change this can be ....it's a whole change to our entire lives and it's awful and it can make you miserable for a long time ....I really can empathize with the stalls that you're having and the disappointment in the numbers.... we just have to keep plugging along ....we've done the deal and now we have to deal with what we've done ....I think you'll make it to you goal...we will get there by hook or crook, together :-) Shelby

Thank you so much for understanding....I have been following you and I know its been tough for you....i just want to feel better....i know you can relate... Shel

Thank you....hugs are so welcome tonight ... Shel

Did the protonix work better than Prilosec? I had GERD previous to surgery as well. Shel

Me too, me too, me too!....feeling miserable.... Shelby

Welcome to my Pity Party: I cant seem to ever feel well consistently. My whole life revolves around this sleeve and the misery its causing me on most days. Every time I eat, I have to 'hold my breath' to see if she is going to tolerate the food or become irritated. My sleeve doesn't like to be full, empty or left alone. I can always 'feel' her presence. I am struggling desperately to get hydrated. My kidneys are starting to be affected and at 1 month post op, i still cannot come close to 64oz a day. I am now severely whey, milk and dairy intolerant. I have not come anywhere close to my Protein goals. I went on Amazon.com and purchased some vegetable protein...it has not arrived yet. I have zero energy...and with a high powered job, the two just don't mix. I am terrified to take any of my medicines or my Vitamins because I'm scared to death of how this sleeve will react and continue to make me suffer. All I want is to feel better and make my milestones.....I am really starting to regret this....I'm not certain the pounds lost are worth it.... I know 'I' am the only one who can fix this....but I feel sooooo defeated right now : - ( Shameful Shelby

You worded this very well...this is me exactly...terrified to "see how she purrs..." I like that...well put. Shel

I am having so many problems with the protein that I am comming completely off the whey protien....I ordered vegetable protein and im hoping to tolerate it much better. ..I can no longer terate ANY milk or dairy products :-( Shel

Oh Kristen stress can always make you stop eating...this is a stressful journey either way ...try to do some things nice for yourself and nurture your soul ....good luck Shel

You can totally do this....its hard to deal with this and deal with your "life"...your mom is def a priority. ... Try to be careful about letting old habbits creep back in....when we are under stress, some times food is comforting. ....I pray that your stress level comes down so you can focus on you. ... Do you have a support system around you honey? Shel

I love bacon....how far out are you? Turkey bacon or pork? All bacon is yummy...lol Shel

I was scared tooo....I just thought....this little tummy is not ready....I was STUNNED to learn that she was more than ready....so wierd.... Its like the sleeve is crabby till it gets real food...it knows what to do. Shel

New sleevers, just a heads up....redemption is just around the corner. For all my whining and complaining about pureed food and the disgust of protein shakes, I'm pleased to say the Felipe (my sleeve) transitioned to soft foods like a CHAMP!!! Not a single issue so far. For my doc, soft foods or mushies is not a technically what they call this stage...i went from purees to softer table foods.....which seemed like a huge leap when i have been drinking food for 4 weeks...when the told me Tuesday i could eat regular food (with some obvious exception) i was terrified...i wanted to hug my Ninja blender and never let it go...lol This week so far I've had baked chicken on the bone, greek yogurt, cantaloupe, blueberries, refried beans, cottage cheese, jumbo shrimp with cocktail and tiny piece of chocolate... I felt sooooo human and normal....it went down fine with no issue....i still cant believe it... As an added bonus I'm down 2 more pounds. Regret is starting to turn into rejoice! Just had to share with the folks in the dreaded first few weeks...hopefully your transition will be wonderful. Shelby

Congratulations on those amazing numbers!!!! Shel

Holy Crap!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Now Im doing the happy dance with you!!' Shel

Thank you so much Deb!!!! I really felt so much better with all of the information I got.... That picture is what is trying got out of my body....lol...never gonna happen, but I can dream :-) Shel

Went to the doctor today ......great appointment .....Dr. is thrilled with my weight loss 32 pounds in 30 days and was told that the reason I was having so much difficulty with pureed food is because I was not taking my priolosec. Dr. says that I am to proceed on to solid food .....sometimes we called this the mushy phase but he said I cannot use my blender .....I want so much to use it but he said I have to get over the fear of eating real table food..today for dinner I had went to Taco Bell to feed my kids and I got a side order of pinto Beans with cheese it was amazing..... just a few bites and i took my tome and it went down just fine ....I'm so much happier :-) Other NSV's I was definitely told to get the on uninjury Protein just like you folks said I was told that the changes in taste that I had experienced was coming from being in ketosis I was told that my sleeve is functioning 100% correctly I was told that my calorie levels were acceptable I was told that working out with an excellent thing for me to do and to continue to do as that would support lean muscle mass I was told that for pain I could take tromadol and I no longer needed to be concerned with ibuprofen if I did not want to The last great win was that my gallbladder medicine is going to be converted from a capsule to a liquid and Felipe is thrilled! I feel much, much, much better!!!!! Thanks for all of the great support everyone! Shelby

Good to know....is vomiting a symptom or just not being able to eat? Shel

Excellent!!!! Thank you very much!!!! I will be getting online....that is the information I need!!!!!! Shelby

Thank you!!!! I am desperate!!!! Shel

Well, its 5 pounds that are gone forever. So many sleevers start off slow and loose 95+ lbs by their one year...one month is no measure of your long term success.... There are tons of stories about "slow losers..." Chin up :-) Shel

Thank you....I'm so just about over it...lol Shel

Nothing but problems this week. 1. "Shark week" - lots of pain and could only take children's ibuprofen. (Approved by my surgeon) but its disgusting! 1a. I asked the pharmacist if i could open the gel-caps and mix with food.....did that and nearly choked to death.....went down the pipe tho :-) 2. Tried to eat eggs for the first time and it was a complete and total disaster! 1/4 tbsp was all that was needed. Took Felipe 6 hours to digest.. 3. Still can't swallow any pills and there is no way in h/ll that I am going to attempt to consume any Vitamins. 4. I have tried every possible Protein shake concoction and little miss sleeve is not having any of it...2 oz.....thats it and its a wrap for Felipe. 5. Constipation....my nurse says I should not live on laxatives but if I don't Felipe shuts down and i cant eat, drink or medicate.....ugggg... 6. I tried working out, which was great...but with 200 or less calories a day, it was just unsustainable... 7. Now I'm back at work full time. My brain needs protein to write these complex contracts...but i cant get it in....:-( Ok, i'm done with my Felipe bashing.....i just want to feel better without so many obstacles... Shelby I really want this to work....my issues or not around struggling to stay on plan or head hunger....my struggle is that my sleeve is my sole source of nutrition and I have to rely on a 3 1/2 week old for everything....and she's doing the best she can, with the tools she has, for right now.

Me too, me too, me tooo!!!!! You are not alone! Shelby