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Okay, I'm disregarding everyone's response on here (because I didn't read them) and I'm honestly going to tell you the truth!
Girl... I cheated about 5 times during the two week pre-op diet and I was so frightened that I wouldn't be able to proceed with my surgery as scheduled. Now, I wasn't splurging and cheating all day. It would literally be a taste of 3 fries, or a bite of Pasta, or a chicken sandwich. So, on the morning of my surgery I asked a nurse about my cheating and I was surprised when she said "as long as you didn't eat anything before midnight you're fine".
I later found out she went to ask my surgeon about this question (which I was trying to keep from him -.- )
Lol, but all was well! All IS well. Continue dieting and making better choices. Do not beat yourself up if you slip up! Pace yourself, commend yourself and be your number one supporter when it comes to this experience.
Congrats on everything and I wish you well with your new journey! ????

Oh lord, lol. I have no idea where to start! I'm just going to break it down into 4 days.
Day 1:
Surgery day, woop. I was so excited and anxious. The procedure went by very smoothly, although, when you first wake up there will be a lot of gas trapped in your abdominal area. When I woke up the first thing they wanted me to do is walk around the facility. Walking was/is my Bestfriend when it comes to the sleeve. It helps with my breathing, soreness, and of course the gas. I was released the same day, was chauffeured home and went straight to sleep.
Day 2:
This day had to be my hardest. My side was bleeding because I kind of slept on it by accident (Bleeding is normal, just try not to aid it to bleed more by doing what I did)! My right side was really bruised and it's the deepest/widest cut they give you so it will indeed give you the most trouble. I honestly was very emotional that day because I couldn't really do anything for myself. I barely could get out of my car, my bed. It was hard for me to shower properly and I cried like a big baby, but I was thankful to have my family there beside me.
3rd day:
This day I discovered the "chewing and spitting method". This sounds soooooo gross but I wasn't hungry, I would just have a taste for something. So, I chewed on one cracker and that basically took the edge away. I do not recommend doing this and do not do that anymore. But, I discovered that which helped a lot with missing food. Ofc I was still sore. I walked a lot more, did my breathing exercises and I was feeling great.
Day 4:
I'm taking it easy. I don't crave as much but sometimes it's there. I'm just ready to see progress. I'm happy I chose the sleeve because I know that emotionally it will open so many doors for me.
This is so long. I swear I wasn't going to write this much lol.

Oh lord, lol. I have no idea where to start! I'm just going to break it down into 4 days.
Day 1:
Surgery day, woop. I was so excited and anxious. The procedure went by very smoothly, although, when you first wake up there will be a lot of gas trapped in your abdominal area. When I woke up the first thing they wanted me to do is walk around the facility. Walking was/is my Bestfriend when it comes to the sleeve. It helps with my breathing, soreness, and of course the gas. I was released the same day, was chauffeured home and went straight to sleep.
Day 2:
This day had to be my hardest. My side was bleeding because I kind of slept on it by accident (Bleeding is normal, just try not to aid it to bleed more by doing what I did)! My right side was really bruised and it's the deepest/widest cut they give you so it will indeed give you the most trouble. I honestly was very emotional that day because I couldn't really do anything for myself. I barely could get out of my car, my bed. It was hard for me to shower properly and I cried like a big baby, but I was thankful to have my family there beside me.
3rd day:
This day I discovered the "chewing and spitting method". This sounds soooooo gross but I wasn't hungry, I would just have a taste for something. So, I chewed on one cracker and that basically took the edge away. I do not recommend doing this and do not do that anymore. But, I discovered that which helped a lot with missing food. Ofc I was still sore. I walked a lot more, did my breathing exercises and I was feeling great.
Day 4:
I'm taking it easy. I don't crave as much but sometimes it's there. I'm just ready to see progress. I'm happy I chose the sleeve because I know that emotionally it will open so many doors for me.
This is so long. I swear I wasn't going to write this much lol.

Lol, right?
Thank you so much.

Wow ????
I will continue to pray for you as long as you request it ????????

I made one of the hugest decisions of my life 4 days ago to have the VSG (which I'm sure many of you did ????) and I'm honestly at a crossroads here. I'm deciding if I regret getting the sleeve or if it's the best thing I've done.
I'm sitting here thinking to myself "what the hell have I done to my body?". My stomach is bruised and sore, I'm nauseated and I feel completely out of control of myself and out of the loop. Im emotionally vulnerable and feel very sensitive at times. I'm craving weird things. I'm afraid that I did let food once control my lifestyle because the past few days... Food has been the main thing I think about. I barely can drink anything. The sight of ANYTHING involving Protein makes me sooo queasy! I'm having a very difficult time reaching my Fluid and protein intake.
On the other hand, I know that this will be a POSITIVE life changing experience! I try to stay optimistic in regards of the matter but sometimes you have to face the truth. I miss eating food. I didn't realize how much food consumed me but I do miss it. I'm slowly getting over the notion of eating how I use to but it's just hard. It's one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life but nevertheless, I will patiently wait to see that rainbow.
I have to say that this site with everyones inquiries has been my lifeline since 3 months before the surgery to 4 days post OP. This site is amazing. The people are uplifting and inspiring. I guess I had to write down everything to truly understand how I am feeling. I know that this will be a tough journey but I am ready for it. Whoever read this, thanks for your attention and good luck on your journey as well. ????

I made one of the hugest decisions of my life 4 days ago to have the VSG (which I'm sure many of you did ????) and I'm honestly at a crossroads here. I'm deciding if I regret getting the sleeve or if it's the best thing I've done.
I'm sitting here thinking to myself "what the hell have I done to my body?". My stomach is bruised and sore, I'm nauseated and I feel completely out of control of myself and out of the loop. Im emotionally vulnerable and feel very sensitive at times. I'm craving weird things. I'm afraid that I did let food once control my lifestyle because the past few days... Food has been the main thing I think about. I barely can drink anything. The sight of ANYTHING involving Protein makes me sooo queasy! I'm having a very difficult time reaching my Fluid and protein intake.
On the other hand, I know that this will be a POSITIVE life changing experience! I try to stay optimistic in regards of the matter but sometimes you have to face the truth. I miss eating food. I didn't realize how much food consumed me but I do miss it. I'm slowly getting over the notion of eating how I use to but it's just hard. It's one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life but nevertheless, I will patiently wait to see that rainbow.
I have to say that this site with everyones inquiries has been my lifeline since 3 months before the surgery to 4 days post OP. This site is amazing. The people are uplifting and inspiring. I guess I had to write down everything to truly understand how I am feeling. I know that this will be a tough journey but I am ready for it. Whoever read this, thanks for your attention and good luck on your journey as well. ????

I totally feel your pain. However, I've noticed that when I do feel gas I simply get up and walk for about 5-10 minutes, breathe deeply In and out, and that helps so much. I can't wait to see the results as well. It's definitely a waiting game. I wish you the best on this journey though! You hang in there too.

Thanks so much for this moral support! I'm acting like a huge baby when it comes to this lol but I'm aware of the amazing benefits behind it all. I really appreciate the feedback.

I'm currently sitting in the emergency room and I feel so malnourished and anemic. 5 days post-op and this has been a true experience for me. Just asking for people to keep me in their prayers. Thanks.

Hey guys!
I just had my VSG. I hope everyone is doing well on their journey. ????

Omg, someone help me like what the heck is going on! I praise the lord for this surgery but who would of ever thought I would have these many cravings? Whether it's the Hillshire GO meat commercial to an Olive Garden commercial! Every little thing looks so good to me. Did anyone else feel like this a week after their surgery? I'm 4 days post op btw!

Had my surgery on the 11th.
I hope everything goes well with you guys! Wishing the best of luck! ????

Hey guys!! Thanks for your prayers.
Unfortunately, I was admitted to the hospital due to dehydration, malnutrition and blood clots they found in my right arm. I broke my arm before surgery and barely could move it as much and due to me not really being able to move it, the surgery made my arm more vulnerable to get blood clots. Which my surgeon and I had no clue because it's so rare!!! Sorry for replying so late as well. I've been getting the best rest since I've been here lol.
Thanks again! ❤️

I'm not really hungry much but my sense of smell is on fire lately. Everything smells so good ????

You can't wait until you feel like it. You have to get it all in whether you feel like it or not. Make a schedule and sip all day.

Gonna have to remember that about Listerine lol.

Boy, your state senator is certainly in charge of more stuff than mine is!

This is extremely true. This is what got our problem started in the first place, I would think. We weren't innately hungry, but cues from the environment played with our heads just enough so that we would feed an irrational desire unrelated, but now deleterious to our health. This may or may not be able to be changed, and more power to the people that are actually able to change their brains (I have not, as of yet, been able to, and don't expect to ultimately).

I like the cut of your jib

Nope. Listerine is a disgusting liquid that will kill your taste for anything else for HOURS. LOLZ.

Trust me I am keeping my hands busy lol. I don't usually paint my fingernails and have been keeping them done. Nice and tidy. Cleaning house. Walking to the mailbox when it isn't raining. Haven't tried the gargling. I read somewhere that alot of this is stomach acids churning. Have you heard that?

I'm a week post op and head hunger is kicking my *ss. Any suggestions?

Why is is awkward? I started going out with friends, clients and team members week one and it's never been awkward because I won't let it be.
I'm watching my weight.
I'm really not hungry.
I ate before I came.
My tummy isn't feeling right.
I'm doing a liquid cleanse.
I had a huge breakfast/lunch/dinner.
I'll just have a drink today.
I'm just in the mood for a cup of Soup.
The less notice I bring to what I eat, the less people notice.

Oh yes. Especially at 4-days post op, you are still battling head hunger big time. I remember sitting there in my recliner, just a few days post op, with the TV on thinking that I never noticed how many freaking food commercials there are! And driving places, how many fast food places there are. It was very irritating! After a while, as the cravings died, that stuff looked less and less appealing. There are still days for me (now 2 years post op) where I all I can do is think of food. But for me, at this point, those days have more to do with outside stressors and my mind/body wanting to revert to my old coping mechanism of numbing the stress with food. So, I guess the moral of the story is that I think what you're experiencing is totally normal for the stage you are at, and that it will get way better as you stick to the program, but there will still be days - even years post op - where you are still fighting the good fight. :-)