ewms

Down 95.5 since my pre surgery diet which started mid April this year. Surgery was the first week of May.
I stalled for almost a month, but this week I'm dropping fast. I made no changes, just rode it out.
I'm in onederland which I truly knew I'd never see again before I made this choice.
I'm "obese class 1" now. Still work to go, but I'm more than happy with my slow and steady approach.

The pouch can be temp sensitive I have learned! Mine likes hot and cold. Anything room temp or lukewarm makes me extremely nauseous all over again. Good luck! I use to lay with a fan on my face because for me the cool helped. You got this! It does get better

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So true. I was ice cold only for beverages and HOT for anything "food" (broth)

Hi, I just found and joined this forum and so glad I did. My surgery will be on Dec. 3 and I admit I’m nervous. But this topic added to it, unfortunately. I guess I’m concerned that I will never be able to eat again! If a little turkey and a couple bites of other things is being “bad”, then does that mean we must forever live on Protein Shakes and a few bites of cottage cheese? Can someone please put my mind at ease that eventually I will be able to eat actual small meals again with family and friends?

My "bad" wasn't the amount of food. It was my typical choices. Carb, carbs, carbs. Could have made some better choices. Add that to my sugary alcoholic beverages and it was a day of super not so great choices. My really BAD was carbonated alcoholic beverages. More than one. And I enjoyed them too easily. I've lost almost 90 pounds since April and I felt like I just stood at the top of a very slippery slope for myself.
Remember, this is my tool but my long term success has to be my choices. And if I'm already trying to go around my tool, I'm afraid I'll be setting myself up for future failure. Stretching my pouch due to carbonation was a true concern for me though. I like having a restriction.
In the moment I felt just like I have during every previous diet. Sabotage. Regret. Failure.

But the amazing thing with this surgery is that yes, I felt like that. But the next day I didn't stay in my cycle of just screw it. Instead, I still had my typical restriction. I had my tiny meals, exercised, drank my Water, and for my own personal mindset I tried on my beginning clothes which literally fell off my body. I'm good. Not as great as I'd like to be. And woah, the bloating from my 'bad' day was off the charts. Here we are 3 days out and my bloating is gone, I'm back on track, and I'm still able to shop at regular stores and not even in the plus section.
Life is still amazing!

I am 6 months out and pretty much ate what you did minus the mac and cheese. Turkey breast, cornbread dressing and sauteed brussels sprouts. Before we ate I shared a bottle of prosecco with my husband--my first experience with a carbonated beverage and I will not be doing that again. Burping like a truck driver[emoji32] Made a sugar free, gluten free cheesecake and had a small piece with a few berries and sugar free whipped cream. Drank a couple of tequilas during the Cowboys game (wooo hoooo!!)
I think what I ate and drank was realistic for me and I do not feel bad about it. Weight was up 0.8 # this morning but I am fine with that. Plan for today is lots of Water and eating on plan. There are some leftovers we will have for dinner for the next couple of nights.
Please forgive yourself, do not feel bad and keep moving forward.

I think it's because the alcohol went down so easily. Carbonation, not a problem. Sugary combination, not a problem. Like I dipped my toe in the Water and hoped I'd get bit by a shark. But, nah, the water's fine. Come on in. I didn't want to really know that I'd have zero reaction to a high sugar drink.

I'm doing better today.
And biked 10 miles at the gym so I'm feeling better about myself for at least getting my butt there and doing it. It reset my head. Today's a new day.

I ate decently: small amount of Turkey in small bites, a very small amount of dressing, two bites of mac n cheese...

But later I ate a piece of pie with whipped cream. Almost a whole small sliver.

And I had 3 alcohol drinks throughout the day (from 12-8pm).

Now I have the typical fat, shameful remorse that i always have had after pigging out. But I now have the additional fear DID I RUIN WHAT I HAVE COME THIS FAR WITH? I'm 6.5 mos out. What if I stretched out my sleeve with two glasses of champagne. I drank s-l-o-w but it's still bubbly.

Tomorrow has to be a restart day. Protein Shakes, Water, water, water. I didn't think holidays would be this hard. I thought it'd be me chatting with all the family and hearing how great I look (motivation before dining). But our plans fell through and...I messed up.

I was same day outpatient surgery. That day (Thurs) and the following (Fri) I stayed medicated with the meds sent home. Saturday I was at my kids soccer and baseball games all day and Sunday was a repeat with multiple games all over town. I tired more easily but pain wasn't unbearable at all.

5/3/18
Hw 286
Sw 258
Cw 199

Started size 26
Current pants size 12/14

Yes, I'm a horrible patient.
Yes, I forget and break rules left and right.
But with this, I'm able to get right back on track like I'm supposed to and enjoy success in my new life

I went home same day. Surgery on Thursday, stayed in bed at home Friday, and by Saturday and Sunday I was at the fields watching my kids: soccer and baseball games.
I had no issues at all post surgery.

I will be so happy to be allowed salad and fresh fruit in 6 more weeks!!!

I'm stuck on the same foods over and over and still only getting literally three bites in before being full. It makes prepping food seem pointless. I know I'll have more room as I heal. For now I just push through.
I eat about 1/4 of a lf baby bel cheese dipped in hummus.
A tablespoon of Refried Beans with a little cheese and juice from salsa.
I bought soft Protein Bars from my Dr I can eat about 4 bites of that. A whole one is 15g Protein. I've been eating the same one 3 days now.
I tried chicken salad a week or two ago but it was too rich for me. I'll try again this week probably.
I'm bored with foods and Protein Drinks make me gag.
But each day my tastes change so I will keep on trying.

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I had a great recovery from surgery. Was out at kids baseball and soccer games two days later. But at week three I felt awful. Ended up being a blood sugar issue. This coming Sunday marks my one month surgiversary. I'm taking my kids to the pool and amusement park daily. I'm a little more ready for bed now around 9 or 10 instead of 11pm but that's also due to the heat and sun. 8 kids don't care about my energy level, they just want to go go go. So we go.

I'm almost 3 weeks post op and have frequently regretted my sleeve. I also did a lot of research before surgery but it seems people don't talk much about how hard it is to get through the diet phases until you can eat solid food again. The Protein Shakes are nasty, I can't stand anything with artificial sweeteners (most sugar-free products), and have a lot of pain when eating. Hoping things will get easier as I progress to "normal" food. Because I haven't been able to get all my Protein in, I've been exhausted but that's my own fault. I also can't drink the recommended amount of Water. It's just too much. I'm losing weight and am happy about that but the mental part is so hard. I wasn't prepared for that.

I have the exact same story.
I know once I'm able to control my own diet it'll become second nature and it'll be rewarding. But for now the stomach pain and nausea after eating very small amounts, very slowly are hard to deal with.

I can say that I'm not quite at a month out and I have lost 30lbs so I appreciate at least I have something to show for my aches and pain.

Just as a point to show the crazy variability in this process i had the exact opposite post op reaction.
I was scary hyper for months after my surgery. It was between months 4-5 i guess before i started to feel what i considered normal energy levels. Pacing around bouncing off the walls, going to the gym 2 times a day 7 days a week and my poor wife just looking at me like i some crazy guy that broke into the house.
While it might seem like a great thing i didnt like the no OFF feeling i had.

That's crazy too. But I get it. I'm just happy to be back to feeling "me".

Another option might be low Vitamin B12 levels. I was feeling exhausted, and I received a shot, and felt 100% better by the next day.

I've been taking sl B12 qd since day 7.
I do think they help overall but not like the apple juice did for my blood sugar.

3/4 cup all natural apple juice + 1/4 cup Water. 8 oz total.

Now I'm trying to think if I know anyone who's diabetic! I have been so exhausted and nauseous. Like you said, hit the wall. Thanks for the info. Glad you're feeling better!

I'd you don't have a glucose meter available, you might try the juice and just see how you feel.
Before I was struggling getting through a day of doing nothing but trying to stay hydrated. Now I'm ready to hydrate, work on Protein, and get some treadmill time for steps. It's that big of a difference!

My surgeon's office suggested it as a possible sign. I used a diabetic friend's glucose meter.
I immediately felt night & day difference after I had juice.

My recovery was going great until week three when I hit a wall of nausea and utter exhaustion.

My blood sugar was so low! I have to do a 75/25 apple juice daily now. It's made a world of difference. I feel like myself again.

I put the apple juice, Water and ice into the ninja until it's done like a Sonic slush and snack on that. I'm a whole new person ready to conquer this vsg!

Hang in there EWMS I know i feels dark and gloomy now but it will get better. Everyone take a different amount of time to recovery from what is a very big surgery. You are asking yourself WTF but guess what your body is saying the same thing to you. Just what the hell did you do to me?
Your body will settle in to the new normal and slowly but surely you will recover and feel better.
In a few months you will look back and while it will have been a tough slog you will be so glad you started to get some control back over your health and watching the weight go down will make everything worth it.
In the mean time.
1. Water Is Life - work on the Water above all else. Nothing will hurt you more than dehydration right now.
2. Protein - however you can get it down. Do you drink coffee? Premier Protein (liquid) makes a great flavored coffee.< br> calories and food in general are not very important right now. Face it, we all have way more fat stored than we need or we would not be here.
let yourself heal and stay strong.

Thank you! I needed to hear this [emoji4]

I just knew this was the right decision for me. Sleeved 5/3.

I'm 3.5wks out -- everything makes me feel sick. Water: sick; Food: sick; Protein shakes: completely sick; protein water: sickest of all.

I literally dreamed of a 5 Guys burger last night. I thinks it's because I just want to be able to eat normal. I take 2 baby spoons of food and am sick for two hours afterwards.

I'm swore it wouldn't be me ... But here I am with a great big wtf did I do.

Too late to turn around. Riding this slide to the losers bench. Just wanted to b & m for a few.

I've read a few people talking about this. Is it a thing?

I'm 1 more week of puree then thicker mushies for 2 weeks before soft foods weeks 5-12.

Give me some ideas I'm bored.

Soups? Give me some of your favs.

Also, I'm literally full at 1.5-2oz of food. How long does this typically last? It's great to be full but making food seems such a chore for eating 1 oz. I think of rather eat some store bought easy stuff vs making from scratch until I have a little more room to eat.

Did you happen to see your pcp during those missed months? That may be able to count.

Donating is so liberating! Wait til you real donate your closet—- that was a surreal day! 15 bags gone that day! I’m so used to keeping the clothes “in case”

Get em out!

That's me. I have boxes from 12-22. I'm happy to be rid of the bigger clothes forever soon. Donated.

Wow! Good to know! My surgery center is a 3 hour drive, so I’m not quite sure how to arrange it all, but a nearby hotel may be involved. I guess we shall see!

Oh a hotel might be a very good plan. Mine was about a 45 minute drive. I had it on a Thursday and Saturday and Sunday I was at my kids' baseball and soccer games. But that initial day I was just sleeping off the anesthesia and staying ahead of any pain. I was just sleeved 5/3.

I had surgery in the a.m. and was home in the afternoon. My surgeon is revered as one of the top in the country.
Ohio

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