fearfullymade

Has anyone not told a single person about having surgery? I mean not a soul!! No parents, friends, or coworkers. I'm single so no husband or boyfriend to tell. I am a little worried about negative remarks but that's not the reason I'm not telling anyone. There are only 2 people that work with me here and one is a guy and the other is my skinny Japanese boss, so I don't really have the urge to tell them.

I do love my boss like a mom but I think she wouldn't really understand my situation. And of course there's the option to tell my actual parents, but my dad absolutely would not understand nor approve of me getting surgery and my mom, I think, wouldn't understand either. At least right now. She would say I'm taking the easy way out and I should be saving my money, etc.

I do plan on telling my mom first maybe after a year and then she can decide if she wants to tell my dad.

Although I do have friends no one is really close enough for me to tell except one or two people. But I'm not even sure if I want to say anything.

I just want to see if I'm alone in not telling anyone.

I told only one person; my boyfriend and only because we dine out so much that he'd know something was different. Other than that, not a single soul at the office nor anyone in my rather large family. Health is very private and it is your discretion to share your info or not. I do; however encourage you to let at least one trustworthy person in; you'll need the help and support afterwards. I am going on 3 weeks post op and feeling amazing!!

Best of luck to you on your journey!!!!

What kind of Protein are you liking the best post op? I am having trouble with the taste of anything except Vitamin Water zero...

Glad to know that I am not alone!!!! I have spent so much money trying new forms of Protein that people have recommended on this site. It's such a snuggle getting in my daily recommended amount of protein because this stuff is plain NASTY!!!!

I purchased unflavored whey protein from GNC and mix it with a crystal light and Water. Although the whey is a milk based product, the results were surprisingly tasty! I guess just have to get creative and make your own drinks. I will be soooo glad when this phase is over!!! I'm only 2 was post op. Feel amazing; just challenged with getting my daily recommended among of protein in. Hope this post helps!! Let me know what recipes you invent :-). Good luck

I eat pretty much everything. I always start with Protein. I drink a Premier Protein each day too. It helps me get to my protein goal each day.

Are you able to drink a whole shake at one sitting? Sorry for all of the questions, just trying to understand what things will be like once I get thru this phase. Thank you so much for answering them:-)

I usually measure my food to help with portions. It I don't eat more than 1/2-3/4 cup, I'm ok. My stomach gurgles when it's empty though. It's different than hunger. So I have to eat every 3 hours or so.

At 8weeks, are you still on liquids only? What types of foods can you eat?

I could take in anything for a week except Popsicles ... Everything hurt going down... I knew it was from having surgery so it didn't bother me... Your body is healing ...I am now eight weeks out and life is good . Hang in there. Each day will get better . I didn't believe people when they wrote this to me .. Now I get it. Rest and take care of yourself .

Do you still feel pain when you drink or eat? Does that feeling ever subside?

How are you? Still feeling good?

I feel really good! I get pains when I eat but they go away within seconds; I figure, it's just my new belly adjusting. Did your stomach ache after each meal? Does this feeling eventually subside?

Day 3-I can't take in more than 2-3oz of fluids. Is this normal? And when will I feel normal again? Regrets :-(

Day 2, a little sore but feeling ok. Having a leak test in a little bit so that I can start liquids and prepare for discharge; if all goes well.

Any advice; as I begin my new journey?

Sleeved this morning!!! Surprisingly, I'm feeling not too bad. Been up walking around the floor several times. Nothing to drink today. Tomorrow starts my liquids. Other than feeling groggy from the anesthesia, I feel great!!!!!

HW 224 SW 200 GW 130

Appreciate the feedback! Glad to hear that you're doing well! I will check back in after my surgery. I will add photos as well.

I'm 209lbs, 5"3. Surgery date is Oct.20th. I'm really anxious to read a follow up post from you! How are you? How has your journey been? I'm almost there...any feedback that you can provide would be helpful!!!