DaleCruse

Your mileage may vary. Take the time you need if you can. Good luck!

I'm sorry this is happening to you. You don't deserve it.

I'm no doctor, but it sounds like your metabolism is slowing down. Remember this: You've lost 42 pounds in 3 months. That's awesome! It didn't take you 3 months to get to 579 so it won't take 3 months to lose 130! Keep going and remember that we're here for support and inspiration. You can do it!

I never had a pain pump. I was lucky enough not to need it. Each of us have different experiences.

THIS! ^

You have every right to feel emotional. You just completely changed your body and life! After my surgery two-plus years ago, I learned every day was a little different. Some days I was emotional and some days I wasn't. That's okay. Hunger will come and go. You may have it now but that may change. I've reached the point that I don't get hungry. That's great, right? Well, the downside is that I no longer get thirsty. That's not great and something I have to manage. That's me. Your mileage may vary. The amount of food you can tolerate depends on the volume of your stomach. Odds are it'll be somewhere around four ounces. Many of us felt regret temporarily. You're so close to giving up on your sleeve? No you're not! You've just gotten started! Many of us think we're doing it wrong. Please don't compare yourself to your mother and your mother in law. You aren't either of those people - and neither of them are you! You're on your own journey! Good luck!

You have two nutritionists? That seems odd to me. IMO, nutritionists are like watches: When you have one, you know what to eat and what time it is. When you have two, you'll get differing opinions. Four solid meals during your pre-op diet shouldn't derail everything. Good luck to you!

Hi. I'm Dale. I'm two years post gastric sleeve surgery. Though I've known of this forum the whole time, I always thought I could manage by myself. I did, for a long time. But I've slipped a bit recently. Regained a few pounds. I joined this to not only derive inspiration but offer some of my own to those who were just sleeved when I can. I want to apologize for not joining the community sooner but thank you for being here.

I'm sorry you're in pain, Chris. But know that you're not alone. You've just completely changed your life for the better! You have every right to be emotional. Cry your eyes out! It's okay!

Like you, I eat every 3 hours. I'm 2 years post surgery and eat 4 ounces of food at 8:30am, 11:30am, a snack at 2:30pm, and dinner between 5-6pm. I drink liquids all day long. You can do it!

Congratulations on your sleeve! I'm sorry you don't feel well. Things are going to get better. So many of us have felt temporary "buyer's remorse" but we adjust and things get better! We're with you!

Congratulations on your sleeve! I'm sorry you're vomiting and having cramps. This might be cold comfort at this moment, but it will get better. Go slow, let others pamper you, get plenty of sleep. You're going to be okay.

Have you considered telling other people about your surgery? I've done it. It feels awkward at first but I think you'll find more people are supportive than not. For me, that one moment of potential awkwardness beats many moments of repeated actual awkwardness at the table. Good luck!

I've reached a long stall also. If we keep doing the same things, we'll get the same results. I'm saying that as advice to myself as much as anyone else!

I'm in San Francisco and had sleeve surgery two years ago. Happy to help with questions, answers, and support.