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So I am six weeks out tomorrow, and have had a tougher time than most. I have had severe food intolerences since being sleeved. I have lost over fifty pounds, have been hospitalized twice for dehydration, and have my doctor call me every day even weekends. They decided two weeks ago not to give me a feeding tube but to let me keep trying on my own. As of right now I am barely getting in fluids and Protein but trying. I'm getting energy back and am trying more foods. The doctor cleared me to eat whatever I want so today I woke up with a head cold and eating and drinking is not happening. When my doctor called he told me to eat and drink Soup, which is a slider for me depending on what's in it I usually feel less restriction with soup. He said he didn't care and to eat as much as I could. So I made a huge batch of my favorite soup and am enjoying it and Christmas movies.
this has been so much harder than I thought. But I'm getting better slowly. Happy holidays everyone.

So I am six weeks out tomorrow, and have had a tougher time than most. I have had severe food intolerences since being sleeved. I have lost over fifty pounds, have been hospitalized twice for dehydration, and have my doctor call me every day even weekends. They decided two weeks ago not to give me a feeding tube but to let me keep trying on my own. As of right now I am barely getting in fluids and Protein but trying. I'm getting energy back and am trying more foods. The doctor cleared me to eat whatever I want so today I woke up with a head cold and eating and drinking is not happening. When my doctor called he told me to eat and drink Soup, which is a slider for me depending on what's in it I usually feel less restriction with soup. He said he didn't care and to eat as much as I could. So I made a huge batch of my favorite soup and am enjoying it and Christmas movies.
this has been so much harder than I thought. But I'm getting better slowly. Happy holidays everyone.

It still doesn't feel real. I have to pack my bag, take the magnesium citrate, and organize a few things for the week. I feel prepared for post surgery... i have the Protein Powder, powdered milk, Jello, broth, etc. i have a large stock of Vitamins. i have comfortable clothes and a very supportive spouse.
emotionally though, i don't think I am ready. I can't see myself as a healthy sized person, I keep thinking that I'm going to be the person who ends up with a surgery that isn't successful. It's like I'm getting my appendix out. I'm going in for surgery and no matter how many before and after pictures i see, I think I'm going to come out the same and not lose weight. does that make sense?
i couldn't post about it on Facebook. i couldn't tell my siblings or parents. i couldnt face their judgement and bad attitudes. i knew my mom would try to talk me out of it. my three closest friends, my two closest neighbors, and a few other friends know. they have all been supportive.
i should feel excited and be looking forward to the future. did anyone else feel this way? does anyone have any advice?

I'm 10 days post op and feeling pretty bad. I am very low energy, very tired all the time. I'm getting most of my liquids in and most of the Protein needed, which is good for 10 days. but im miserable. i have a little bit of head hunger but im good at redirecting. i am bored with the liquids but im also so scared my sleeve isnt right because i dont feel full after drinking and eating. good luck OP. dont beat yourself up.

It still doesn't feel real. I have to pack my bag, take the magnesium citrate, and organize a few things for the week. I feel prepared for post surgery... i have the Protein Powder, powdered milk, Jello, broth, etc. i have a large stock of Vitamins. i have comfortable clothes and a very supportive spouse.
emotionally though, i don't think I am ready. I can't see myself as a healthy sized person, I keep thinking that I'm going to be the person who ends up with a surgery that isn't successful. It's like I'm getting my appendix out. I'm going in for surgery and no matter how many before and after pictures i see, I think I'm going to come out the same and not lose weight. does that make sense?
i couldn't post about it on Facebook. i couldn't tell my siblings or parents. i couldnt face their judgement and bad attitudes. i knew my mom would try to talk me out of it. my three closest friends, my two closest neighbors, and a few other friends know. they have all been supportive.
i should feel excited and be looking forward to the future. did anyone else feel this way? does anyone have any advice?

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thanks for all the support

Hi. Jumping right in.
Started journey in April, looking at a surgery date in October. Passed all medical etc, surgeon and team are all supportive and say even though I've only lost 5 pounds on my own, I am going to be cleared for surgery ASAP I go through with the 3 weeks of support group required in september.
starting weight 307, current 300+/- 2 lbs.
I dont know how to shop for a woman who isn't obese. I don't know how to dress myself. buy bras. I don't know how to eat for a normal sized person. normal or healthy? I don't know. I went for a two mile hike today and stayed on plan for the first time in weeks. I should be proud to really be committing to this, to taking it a day at a time, but when i think of the results all i think is that i wont be "me" any more. i've always been the big girl. there were a few years i was really ok with that, until this past year when i gained 25 pounds and got over 300.
now i feel lost. only a few people know about this, my two best friends and my husband. im not close with any of my family. both of my friends are 115 pounds soaking wet. nobody in my life understands that yes i want to be healthier, yes i want a normal life... but i dont know how to live that way and feel that way and im kind of scared.
does anyone else know what i am talking about?

I would stick to it. dont feel guilty but dont let yourself slack.
congrats on your weightloss

Every singles person on this site understands where you are coming from We all had and have the same fears as you. But if you don't look at the journey as a whole and see it one step at a time. One inch at a time. One lb at a time it will be easier for you. Everyone here is biting at the bit to aide you in the things you are not sure of and will be thereto support you. There are lots of threads on here about different aspects of the journey you can gleam to learn more.
Enjoy the new decision you have made for yourself. There will be a whole slew of things that will bring you joy and more that will worry you. But as the weight starts to come off you will really start to enjoy the new you emerging. Keep writing down your thought and all The non scale victories as well. It just keeps getting better and better and you unfold into a new healthier and happier you!

I am debating not even telling my mom for this very reason. She is so intrusive and rude and at 125 pounds her whole life, knows nothing about obesity or what living this life is like.
that being said, i understand your pain completely. I would hate for something to happen to be god forbid and she didnt know, but in all honesty i am all set with her drama.
now that she knows the cat is out of the bag. i would just change the subject and make it clear your eating choices and lifestyle changes are not up for debate.