daisy63

I am having the same problem. The Protein Drink helped calm it down but its been a struggle...I pray this ends with the introduction of actual food this week (week 3 for me). Its only 1/2 an egg and 1/4 piece of toast, tuna....but it will feel good to chew. Hang in there.this is very temporary.

So...here I am..7 days out. I can see now, that last week was a "honeymoon" phase. Didn't miss or want food. Now...I am doing great, but my head is starting to think...jeez...I have not eaten in a looooong time. I am hungry at times. I have a Protein Shake, and that stops that...luckily those intervals have worked into 3 "meals" a day. But I am stating to miss eating a little. I find myself thinking of really decadent food, that quite frankly I have not had for months...but they are popping into my head.
I am starting to mourn, seems early, and I know once I start driving and getting back out into the world this week, the real challenges will begin. Not gonna lie. Scared..and a little sad.
I know its worth it, and I knew what I was getting into, but until you are actually here you have no idea how you will feel.
Just wanted to vent, and see if anyone else is feeling this way.

Me too! Olive Garden was my "last meal" lol. Yes we need to hang in there and expect there will be times it's very hard. Few more days and we can have applesauce and mashed potatoes! Will seem like a feast!

So...here I am..7 days out. I can see now, that last week was a "honeymoon" phase. Didn't miss or want food. Now...I am doing great, but my head is starting to think...jeez...I have not eaten in a looooong time. I am hungry at times. I have a Protein Shake, and that stops that...luckily those intervals have worked into 3 "meals" a day. But I am stating to miss eating a little. I find myself thinking of really decadent food, that quite frankly I have not had for months...but they are popping into my head.
I am starting to mourn, seems early, and I know once I start driving and getting back out into the world this week, the real challenges will begin. Not gonna lie. Scared..and a little sad.
I know its worth it, and I knew what I was getting into, but until you are actually here you have no idea how you will feel.
Just wanted to vent, and see if anyone else is feeling this way.

I am very lucky I didn't have to do a 2 week liquid only. I had 3 days Clear liquids and that was horrible. That's what I keep telling myself...1 day at a time.

Me too! Olive Garden was my "last meal" lol. Yes we need to hang in there and expect there will be times it's very hard. Few more days and we can have applesauce and mashed potatoes! Will seem like a feast!

Hi Joannrmn,
I went through a period about 3 weeks after surgery that Water made me gag! I was not a big drinker before, would always forget....and I will admit, I am sure I don't do 64 oz every day. Now I am able to drink water, but I mix it up a lot. I drink crystal light, and too much, I am not an artificail sweetner fan.
Salads yes, I can, but again not nearly as much as I want...and I have gotten my most "full" from salads.
Congrats on your success too! Where in NY are you?

That is so great.. congra's . I know the feeling!.. this surgery does not get rid of the cravings or desires to eat the foods we love. That's when our eyes get bigger then our new small tummy. I hate the gurly... and will also get hi-cups if I push it. Do you have problems drinking water.... I use to love Water drank three to four bottles a day. Now can't stand it.. HATE THAT!...
So far for me down 56 pounds but have not moved in two weeks... STALLED...going to start the gym this week. Didn't start sooner because my energy was so low. But will start slowing because have days where I still feel drained. Question are you able to eat salad.. I can't tolerate salads yet. HATE IT...

A) Will we EVER be able to have it?
B WHEN??
Going to the movies tomorrow....and I am a popcorn freak! It was the reason for going to the movies for me. Now i know a whole bag...is OUT...but a handful?? Anyone?

So...here I am..7 days out. I can see now, that last week was a "honeymoon" phase. Didn't miss or want food. Now...I am doing great, but my head is starting to think...jeez...I have not eaten in a looooong time. I am hungry at times. I have a Protein Shake, and that stops that...luckily those intervals have worked into 3 "meals" a day. But I am stating to miss eating a little. I find myself thinking of really decadent food, that quite frankly I have not had for months...but they are popping into my head.
I am starting to mourn, seems early, and I know once I start driving and getting back out into the world this week, the real challenges will begin. Not gonna lie. Scared..and a little sad.
I know its worth it, and I knew what I was getting into, but until you are actually here you have no idea how you will feel.
Just wanted to vent, and see if anyone else is feeling this way.

I have waited far too long to be healthy...I would much rather stop smoking than live life how I am now...it's definitely tough! But it's just another thing I HAVE to do to...I mean...I don't want to go on a liquid diet either but I'm not going to let that stand in my way...I will do everything I have to do because the end result is much more important [emoji2]

In my 1st one now..5 weeks it started...scale hasn't moved for 10 days. I can't help but be paranoid that its because I can eat meat etc....thats when it started. Did you vets just carry on or do something to jump start it again?

I have been using them for over 6 months and just ended my 2nd raft of blood tests.
Everything for me is 100% levels.
Note: I also have less restriction than many that had RNY, and can eat whatever I choose, and no problems with any types of foods, so have no issue with keeping my calories up and focused on key nutrition. (I avg 2000 cals a day, due to the levels of my workouts)
For others that have more restrictions, and eat very low calories a day, they may not be enough.

My surgeon started me on vitamin patches pre surgery and I have used them every day since. I am 11 months post op and my levels tested normal. They did put me on extra Vitamin D and B12, but they were just in the low normal range. I have never added any Iron or Calcium but I did have the sleeve, not the bypass. I hate large pills and love the multivitamin patch!

I was sleeved on 1/26 and I felt that way too. It gets better and pretty quickly too. It did for me anyway. That doesn't make how you feel this moment any better. It gets better I promise.

You should be okay, perhaps tweaked a muscle or nerve, but I'd highly recommend calling your surgeon's office just to be on the safe side. They may want to make sure/know of anything like that.

I'm about 9 weeks post op and cleared for a regular diet. I had 1 slice, minus the crust, of super thin crust homemade pizza on Saturday night. I don't view it as cheating, I chose this surgery so I wouldn't have to never eat things again. My Protein was met, my carbs are low so I figured why not! It set well, tasted great and I'm glad I did it.

surgery was 1-4-16 and I'm down 43 pounds (248 to 205)!

Doctors pretty much promise that if we follow the plan, that we'll lose weight. We trust them at their word, and pass it along.

The occasional person will have an unusual metabolism or hormone imbalance that would cause wls to fail. Those individuals need specialized care to see if their underlying problem can be fixed.

The general wls community can't be expected to know whether they are talking to that rare bird, or the typical patient that is falling off the wagon.

Hi all! I was sleeved 1/17. Pre-consult weight 357; SW 314; CW 280
I am doing MUCH better now that I can have actual food! liquids have been a constant challenge, but I keep trying. My 2nd week was my "buyers remorse" week! I got through it, hang in there those that are going through it.
I have joined the Y and am walking..trying to up my steps. I am really focused on following the program exactly, but if i do "slip up", (like the handful of movie popcorn I had this week) I don't beat myself up! (I have my stomach to do that for me!)
Great job everyone!

Hi all! I was sleeved 1/17. Pre-consult weight 357; SW 314; CW 280
I am doing MUCH better now that I can have actual food! liquids have been a constant challenge, but I keep trying. My 2nd week was my "buyers remorse" week! I got through it, hang in there those that are going through it.
I have joined the Y and am walking..trying to up my steps. I am really focused on following the program exactly, but if i do "slip up", (like the handful of movie popcorn I had this week) I don't beat myself up! (I have my stomach to do that for me!)
Great job everyone!

Black2028-Take it slow. I remember going through that just as well. I thought I was crazy for doing it but now I realize it's up to me to make these serious changes. Give it some more time Black and be positive. I'm here if you need to chat.

I went thru this week 3 & 4..water made me almost throw up. Oyster crackers helped..just 2. I would not worry about carbs at this point..you are still healing and the little amount you are eating isn't going to be damaging.

Omg! Lately my nose has gotten so sensitive to smells. When my mom cuts open an orange I have to smell it because it just smells like it would taste so good!

First year I had that. Hell the first 4 months were bad with dreams of eating things I knew I couldn't eat any more. It gets better with time though. Just hang in there.