I've been STARVING all day long and I have one incision that is quite painful. I managed to get all of my fluids & most of my Protein, but it's been a challenge mentally.
And never mind that 99% of the damn TV commercials are for FOOD!! >
The first few weeks, or even months post-surgery are the hardest as your tummy is swollen and you are adapting to a new lifestyle. What I can tell you is that it gets better with time. In fact, I'm now 14 months out and while I still have restriction, it is nowhere compared to where it was in the beginning. I can eat almost anything and yes, you will be able to chug Water again at some point! As difficult as it is right now, embrace this period as this is the time where you have the opportunity to lose the majority of your weight. It gets more difficult to lose the weight as time goes on, especially as you able to eat solid food.
Experiment with different Vitamins. Both regular and chewable vitamins still make me sick. I found some melt away Vitamins by Nature Made that I love! They taste like candy.< /p>
Do you really wish you had the lap band? Having to get shots in the stomach the rest of your life and struggling to find that "sweet spot" of restriction? Having it possibly dig into your stomach? Feeling/seeing that port under your skin? Throwing up if you eat too much? No thanks. I can't even tell I have the sleeve at this point. It limits how much I can eat but that's it. And as far as how much I can eat, that's increased with time.
Personally I think losing weight is the easy part in the journey. The emotional part is difficult for many of us. I adapted easily to a new lifestyle post-surgery, but I still struggle with accepting my new body at goal weight. The boards of Bariatric Pal are a great resource for support. You may also consider therapy to address specific issues coming up for you.
Hang in there. We are here to support you.
This is not just eating off plan or going off a diet, this is self-harming behavior. It's the same thing as if you had an open wound on your arm and were pouring crap into it.
If you have a therapist, you need to get in to see them. If you don't, you need to get one today.
Hi All, I was sleeved on 5/18. Stats: 264/, 5'7.
My doctor put me on clear liquids for two weeks then advance to Protein with puree. The clear liquids are getting boring. Does anyone know of a good clear protein. The ensure one makes me sick. I have no energy. I am living on Miso broth and ice pops, sugar free. Every time I drink I feel a pressure, a need to burp. Then it goes away. I am taking SMALL sips. Very carefully. Does anyone else have this pain in mid chest with need to belch? Clear protein?
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