EmmaKathleen

Girl, you got this!

I didn't. I had plenty of vacation time, so I just told everyone I was taking a "staycation" and noone pressed any further. Anyone who would probably needs a life of their own. Having the surgery was/is such a personal thing that I've only felt comfortable telling a few people whom I am very close to. It's your body and your life so I say tell as many or as few people as you're comfortable with.

I hear ya! Food is dramatically less important than it was pre-surgery. I am 3 months out and have only gone out to eat twice. I find ordering an appetizer is the best way to go. I say just use common sense when deciding what to get. Nothing too fatty or sweet. Something with lots of lean protein and the more colorful the better! I went to Firebirds - a sort-of steak house - and got the crab cake app that came with a slaw tossed in a light vinegarette. Veggies can be tough at first though, so don't eat anything you think will cause discomfort. A veggie burger with no bun or grilled chicken is always a good option. Good luck!

Just wanted to offer some support. And I'll echo what everyone is saying. Feeling regrets is totally normal, and I bet you'll start to feel differently once you start losing the weight and feeling better. Good luck!

Still working on this myself! I am a very fast eater as well and re-learning how to eat slower has definitely been a challenge. You really notice a difference when you take a full 30 minutes to eat. One thing I've found helps is multi-tasking while eating. I take a small bite and then read a paragraph of something before taking my next bite. I know some people will say multi-tasking isn't great while eating since you aren't as aware, but I think everyone is different and if it works, it works. Good luck!

I had the same problem the first few weeks after surgery. My doctor said that it's because your stomach is smaller and the pressures are higher. He prescribed some dissolvable nexium and it worked like a charm. It has seemed to resolve itself, luckily. I still get occational bouts of heartburn, but it's not constant like it used to be. Talk to your doctor and see what he/she recommends. Good luck!

I burst into tears about a week after surgery because I couldn't get down some tomato Soup which I had really been craving. With all that's going on in your life right now, it's no surprise that you're feeling down. You've gone through a HUGE change and you're learning how to live with it and that's a big deal! If you're like me, eating was a huge comfort and losing that coping mechanism definitely caused some dark days. Be patient with yourself and your diet. Everyone is different, so don't feel like you have to follow your prescribed diet exactly. I agree with what everyone is saying about not being afraid to go back to liquids for awhile. I used to dread eating too until I realized that it's my body and it's telling me what it does and does not want. If Protein shakes are the best I can do right now, I'll give it a few days and try again. As long as you're taking your Vitamins, getting your exercise, and hitting your daily nutritional goals you're all set. I hope you start to feel better soon!!

Hope you start to feel better soon! Those first 2 days were miserable, but by the 3rd I felt like a brand new woman.

I'm going to bump this up, because I am very curious about it as well. My doctor told me and I've read some studies that back up the fact that generally, babies born after the mother has bariatric surgery are healthier than the ones born while she was overweight. It totally makes sense, but it does boggle the mind wondering how the baby can possibly get all the nutrients he/she needs. I'm not a mother, but I'd really like to be one some day!

Hey there! I know exactly what you are talking about and it is extremely uncomfortable. I've learned I really had to change not just what I eat, but how I eat it. I used to shovel everything in and never take more than 10 minutes to clean my plate. Now, to avoid the feeling of being too full, I have to remind myself to sit down, cut all food into toddler size pieces (training silverware for kids works awesome for pacing my eating btw, so ya know something to think about), eat a small piece and put down my fork, chew twice as much as I think I need to, and then finally swallow and waiting a minute or two. It's been the most challenging part of the whole experience. All I can say is try slowing down a bit - put your fork down between bites and just wait a minute to see how you feel. You'll learn your new tummy eventually, but it's all a learning process. Good Luck!

Thanks. Just talked to my doctor and he said it's usually because when your stomach gets smaller there are higher pressures inside of it and it should go away with time. Learn something new every day. He's calling in a prescription for Nexium.

I have been experiencing really bad heartburn every day since my surgery 3 weeks ago. I never had this problem before and it's starting to affect my quality of life. Has anyone else dealt with this? Does it go away? How do you deal? Any advise or experiences welcome!

Do you feel tired all the time? I have more energy now then I did before surgery! Do you get sick a lot? No, but there can be some discomfort when I try new foods. Any surgery complications? None Do you regret the surgery at all? Nope Any tips for those who haven't had the surgery yet?? Prepare your mind as much as your body. I had to work to find something that comforted me as much as food. And learn how to eat slower and smaller and chew throroughly. It's amazing just how little you need to feel full and how just one more bite can really suck later. Are you able to drink soda post surgery? Technically you can, but it's a bad idea. It's completely empty nutritionally and it can stretch your sleeve and cause a lot of discomfort. I used to be a soda fiend and fell victim to a Coke about a week ago. I doubt I even drank half. The carbonation made me very uncomfortable and it just wasn't worth it. Good luck with everything!

Thanks for the support! Yup. Last night was the first night I was able to sleep on either side. It feels very weird, but I'm glad it doesn't actually hurt anymore.

I don't know how some people recover so quickly! That hasn't been the case with me. Day 3 out from surgery and I finally feel less like I've been hit by a bus. That first day was a doozy. I was in A LOT of pain from the gas all day, but walking does seem to help. The liquid vicodin started making me sick as well so it was like having to choose between being in pain or dry heaving for several minutes over the sink. I also have a little bit of an appetite, but not much. Anyone have any suggestions for getting down enough fluids? I get the bubble guts every time I drink something. It does get better, right?