janszoo

I too am alone, I'm 21 days out from surgery, and I find support and answers in groups like these. I'm focusing on my diet and exercising. I know I'm kinda new at this, but I definitely think it's making me stronger. You can do this. We are all here for you, 24/7. Good luck!

Surgery 26th. I was an overeater, and this morning I had two bites of yogurt and felt full, I thought it tasted so good, I'll have another bite. Big mistake, nausea ensued, and I have learned I have to put my food away when I am through. I realized when they talk about head hunger, and old habits, it's going to be hard, but I haven't come this far to screw it up. So, this might sound strange, but my head and I are going to have conversations all the time, and hopefully, my old thoughts will change to this new way. It's a battle, I used food since I was little to comfort me, but I know I can do it with the support of all of you. Just sore today, glad we are all in this together.

Yes, I can sleep on my side, carefully. My stomach hurts if I drink too fast too. Not much pain, glad it's over!

This is my first day on full liquids. I am tired of my protein drink too. I had some cream of broccoli soup, I was in heaven. Drinking water and crystal light. My pain is not bad at all, I haven't taken a pain pill for 2 days. Walk, walk, walk.

You too.

I start my full liquid tomorrow. As long as you go slow, it should be ok, your sleeve will tell you if it's not!

We can do this, you can message anytime. Have a good evening.

I'm going to full liquids tomorrow. I'm keeping water, crystal light down, although I do get nauseated if I drink to much, or too fast. My pain is on the left side, but I haven't taken a pain pill all day. I just feel wiped out, although I turn 63 next week, maybe it's my age toon too! lol. I do like to laugh too, but pain, and when I cough is the worse. At least we got through the surgery and to the losers bench.

I had surgery on the 26th too. I just saw your post. I would love staying in touch, I don't have a big support group.

I am rather new to this site. My first appointment with the surgeon is January 6th, my birthday! I thought it would be one to remember! I am concerned as I don't really have a support group, my family and I do not talk, but I do have a few co-workers that are supportive, but they also have their own lives. I'm not sure I will have anyone to go to the hospital with me. Can I do this? I weigh 350 #, and know this is what I need. Today I'm just feeling overwhelmed and depressed. I'm reading all I can, and am uplifted by all your success stories, but did you do it without a lot of support? Am I crazy for wanting to change my life without solid support? There is one support group in the town I'm in, they meet once a month, and hope to go in January. Thanks to this site, I know there is other people going through what I'm going through.

Thank you so much for the advice. You are right, it is our responsibility. I will try and remember this when I get scared. I will try the support group. I hope it helps.

I am pre surgery, first appointment is January 6th. I've not told my family, we don't talk anyway, but work friends and these online forums, I know I can do it. Please contact me if you ever need a buddy, I believe we can do it, remember, you are NOT alone. You have all of us to get you through this.