Spectra13

No I wouldn't do it again. Wish I never did it at all. I am 6.5 weeks out. Worse decision of my life. I read you want to lose 50 lbs. For 50 lbs? No way. Never. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Someone here suggested cool whip and it worked! A teaspoon.. make a hole cover it and down it goes no taste Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel the same way. I regret it so much. Every day I regret it. I started 245 when I got surgery. I have other posts talking about regret. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I posted this in the wrong spot and added it to another board. How do I delete this Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 4 weeks out (sleeved 9/19) and struggle mentally on this daily. It's not easy and I keep saying I regret even doing it. I don't want to eat 4oz meals forever. What's messed up is, people who go through this should be made to see a psychologist who specializes in food disorders for 6 months instead of one visit to say she is sane enough to have the surgery. Because if you get your mentality under control you may not even need the surgery. You may be able to do it yourself. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that until now. Yeah all the failed diets, "I can't do it by myself cos I've tried 10 times and failed" blah blah. It's bull. There is a mental reason we haven't been able to do it. (Unless you have medical reasons of course). We are addicted to food. And I think about food now WAY MORE then I did before the surgery. Because I have to and it's torture and I hate it. It's a hassle to go anywhere. I have no energy. I feel like I'm dying and I dream about pizza. Everyone here seems so positive and upbeat. "Think about why you wanted to do it in the first place...." it's not the answer for me. "Go talk to someone"....It's not the answer for me. I don't know what I can do, but I know it's done and I can't turn back the clock. I know I am forced to live like this now. All I can do is pray. But most of the time I just curse myself for doing this at all. Has no one here felt like that!!??? I feel so alone in these thoughts here. HW 276. SW 245. CW 230 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 4 weeks out (sleeved 9/19) and struggle mentally on this daily. It's not easy and I keep saying I regret even doing it. I don't want to eat 4oz meals forever. What's messed up is, people who go through this should be made to see a psychologist who specializes in food disorders for 6 months instead of one visit to say she is sane enough to have the surgery. Because if you get your mentality under control you may not even need the surgery. You may be able to do it yourself. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that until now. Yeah all the failed diets, "I can't do it by myself cos I've tried 10 times and failed" blah blah. It's bull. There is a mental reason we haven't been able to do it. (Unless you have medical reasons of course). We are addicted to food. And I think about food now WAY MORE then I did before the surgery. Because I have to and it's torture and I hate it. It's a hassle to go anywhere. I have no energy. I feel like I'm dying and I dream about pizza. Everyone here seems so positive and upbeat. "Think about why you wanted to do it in the first place...." it's not the answer for me. "Go talk to someone"....It's not the answer for me. I don't know what I can do, but I know it's done and I can't turn back the clock. I know I am forced to live like this now. All I can do is pray. But most of the time I just curse myself for doing this at all. Has no one here felt like that!!??? I feel so alone in these thoughts here. HW 276. SW 245. CW 230 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I couldn't tolerate the sugar free popsicles. I ate the outshine ones. No sugar added. Just eat the darker ones the lighter color had seeds in it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do not wait 7 days for a bowel movement. It will be the worst pain of your life. Fleet enema and stool softner. My surgeon and hospital nurses OK'd both Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much for your responses. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a lot of issues with the band and I hated it. My surgeon that removed it, does not even do them anymore. When I saw my stomach after my sleeve (photos) he showed me all the scar tissue the band had caused. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you remember how long it took before you started having more energy? When did you start the exercise classes? Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 9/19. Prior to the surgery I had energy. Meaning, I had no issues hiking through the woods, walking a whole zoo without sitting once, etc. Here I am going into week 4, eating soft foods, getting in my Protein 60-80g, staying around 800 calories. taking my multi Vitamins, B12, Calcium and drinking my Water ( maybe not enough). I have been walking the dogs short walks and afterwards I am ready for bed. Yesterday, I walked in the woods with my SO and got back to the car and felt like I was so weak and light headed. Sometimes I shower and I need a nap. Is this normal? I know I am still healing, but have others felt this way in this time period? First week after surgery I lost 11.5 I just weighed myself and seems I have only lost a couple more lbs since. How is that possible???? Thank you. HW 276. SW 245. CW 230. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 9/19 I only told my fiancé, daughter and brother (because I had to). My father doesn't even know. I don't feel like you should tell anyone you don't want to. Personally, I didn't want to be judged like you mentioned. Also, I am afraid of failure and in turn, more judging. So keep it to yourself! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'll try that. Lol. I had it in s chocolate snack pack pudding. It masked it but the aftertaste was still there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just watched it. Very informative. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App