auntjanny

Four days! Everything is well! After passing gas, I was worried about not having BM! But that went to passed too! Now I'm just suffering when the wifey cooks! Smells good but i don't get hungry! She can't help it, she still has to cook for two growing boys! As far as pain, I could honestly say if I had to scale it 1-10, I would say zero! Except for those times when I forget that I had surgery recently and I move too quick, like getting up from the coach! Have no problems in keeping anything in, just got remember to sipsipsipsip! Quick recovery to all and happy sleeving to those getting ready.

Red flag! You have put too much of yourself into this process. Good you recognize it, but, you have to act on this. Three legged stool... Physical, emotional, and psychological needs all have to be factored in and taken care of... Call the office in the morning! Good luck.

Good luck with the surgery. Not being selfish is what got us to this place in many cases!

Go with Option 1... Just sayin????

Hunger or gas pains!! Yes. And learning just how much of a swallow I can handle is an ongoing process! Hang in there

Red flag! You have put too much of yourself into this process. Good you recognize it, but, you have to act on this. Three legged stool... Physical, emotional, and psychological needs all have to be factored in and taken care of... Call the office in the morning! Good luck.

I recall reading and being told, that the better you do on pre-op, the better you will do post op so there is some incentive! Walk away from food. You have nothing to prove at this time so don't tempt yourself. Mix it up. chicken broth and black pepper can taste awesome. If you can eat yogurt or carnation no sugar added preakfasts, those are filler uppers. Good luck, oh and you might get crabby!

I see posts like this all the time that say, essentially: "I was just sleeved. I hate this. I can't deal with the rest of my life being like this! Why didn't I understand it would be horrific like this?"
Protip: Your life won't always be like this. You're two weeks post-op. You're recovering from major surgery. You'll feel better every week, maybe every day. A month, two months from now you probably won't even remember how uncomfortable you were two weeks post-op. Buck up. It's going to get a lot easier -- faster than you think. And the way it gets easier if you just do today what you're supposed to do today. And tomorrow do what you're supposed to do tomorrow. That's all.

Today was GAWD awful. It was all good up until around 4pm. A friend told me that another friend was murdered. I was shocked!!! I'm torn up.
All of us were in Law Enforcement. She had to retire due to health reasons. She was sprayed by a crop duster and lost use of over 40% of her lungs. Her estranged husband, who is also law enforcement, shot her several times. They were due in court for divorce the next day.
Her children were in the house. My poor friend and her children. He ruined 5 lives and the children lost both parents. This has really upset me.
She was strong, strong willed, funny and quick. I teased her by calling her Tackleberry. Being in Law Enforcement is difficult. Especially for women.
Before being sleeved, I would have hit the food. I didn't feel the need for that. I did have one martini in her honor. I did not binge, I did not over eat. I ate healthy. Granted, I did have a martini, however, my perspective has altered. Instead of seeking comfort from food and pounding down the hurt and pain under food and fat, I am experiencing the grief. Facing it head on and not hiding. That is new for me. What a major test!
As for my friend........where ever you are....you are missed.

I was really surprised about the beef Jerky too. No trouble digesting it. Actually, it is a slider food for me. I can eat a lot of it at one time and it doesn't make me feel ill, so I need to watch myself because the sodium content is crazy high. Another good food for me is Hummus. My grocery carries a white bean hummus which is higher in protein and tastes even better than traditional chickpea hummus. Love that stuff.
When I was on full liquids I blended a half banana into my shakes and it sat so heavy and made me ill that I haven't tried it since. I'm sure I'd be fine now. I can eat nearly everything now, but most things just don't appeal to me anymore. Yay!!

I am still in full liquids as surgery was 9/22. I drink 46 g of Syntrax Nectar daily and then pure Protein or muscle milk or unflavored Syntrax to cream Soup to get my protein in. I blended frozen banana half into pure protein the last two days but it is too soon.
How does your body handle the jerkey? It seems like that would be tough to digest. Would love edamame... That sounds divine

Good luck -- I'll be thinking about you today and wishing you well!

I got approved!!!!! It took less than a week for the approval. My surgery date is 10/21!!!!!

Um, no, parents have to pay if kid takes up more than one seat space. If kiddo can't sit still that encroaches upon another. Of course the big guy is going to face the same potential issue of having to buy an extra seat. Not sure that height matters on a plane as much as width, so he tall leggy guy likely does not get a heads up. I am not saying it is right that seats are so small, but, I am in no way allowed to make others uncomfortable because I am plus sized. It is my burden.

But, if I am too big to fit into one seat and encroach upon another passenger's space, it is my responsibility to be pro active, and considerate of other people and consider flying the airlines with larger seats for purchase or by purchasing an additional seat.

But, if I am too big to fit into one seat and encroach upon another passenger's space, it is my responsibility to be pro active, and considerate of other people and consider flying the airlines with larger seats for purchase or by purchasing an additional seat.

Good luck with the surgery. Not being selfish is what got us to this place in many cases!

Good luck with the surgery. Not being selfish is what got us to this place in many cases!

Um, no, parents have to pay if kid takes up more than one seat space. If kiddo can't sit still that encroaches upon another. Of course the big guy is going to face the same potential issue of having to buy an extra seat. Not sure that height matters on a plane as much as width, so he tall leggy guy likely does not get a heads up. I am not saying it is right that seats are so small, but, I am in no way allowed to make others uncomfortable because I am plus sized. It is my burden.

Um, no, parents have to pay if kid takes up more than one seat space. If kiddo can't sit still that encroaches upon another. Of course the big guy is going to face the same potential issue of having to buy an extra seat. Not sure that height matters on a plane as much as width, so he tall leggy guy likely does not get a heads up. I am not saying it is right that seats are so small, but, I am in no way allowed to make others uncomfortable because I am plus sized. It is my burden.

Welcome back to "the other side"

Best decision ever! I'm so excited to receive such support on my first night on this forum.
I've got this! I'm on it! I'm totally gonna workout to boot...
I remember this excitement, exactly one year ago today. The night before the surgery, knowing that my life was about to change. Here I am again, new hope, new realistic dreams, and a bit more experienced.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Today is my first post on this forum. I'm excited to announce that tomorrow is my one year anniversary. I lost a total of 48 pounds (THATS IT) and I've gained 10 of it back! I'm not proud of this but I need to put it out there to keep myself accountable!
All the things that I've done wrong...I know exactly what happened and I know exactly what I need to do. I ate way too much and ate all the wrong things! I haven't exercised since the surgery and stopped caring about the weight loss. I'm so scared that I'm not going to be able to do it and I'm fearful that I've already ruined it! Right now I'm trying to refocus myself and do it right...if it's not too late.
I've started the 5 day pouch test and basically went back to the post op diet. Today was a success. Day one! It was hard but I think I've got it?!?!

Enjoy the beginning if something wonderful!!

my hubs cant keep his hands off of me, (bless his heart) lol...he tells me everyday. I said something the other day to a gf Of mine I told her my pants are falling off an I need to get another one to hld me thru the next size, she said thats a good thing Di! I said yea your soo right! shed been working harder on herself to. take the compliments! we have worked hard for them! stand straight an be proud