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Humbled by your honesty. Hugs and prayers

Humbled by your honesty. Hugs and prayers

I'm 4 months out & still have a rad time getting all my Water in. When I was at your stage I didn't want to eat anything!
I took a can of Progressive Veg Beef south & mashed it up & put in cup, I nursed it for about 30 minutes but did get it down. All raspberry tea was good with lots of crushed ice. Cream of Wheat, oatmeal worked for me. Also sugar fat free instant pudding. You need the Protein make sure you get at least 60 grams a day. Instant chocolate pudding mixed with chocolate whey taste really good.
Hang in there it's not easy but does get easier!

I have a question am scared and embarest that I have HIV, I have came out of my depression and decides to take control of my life. What else can I do than just keep moving forward. My question is does anyone have HIV and had the gastric sleeve did your medication change?

Please don't be embarrassed or ashamed. Like you say, you came out of depression and am taking control of your life. How exciting is that!?!? I'm proud of you for doing so. We human beings have to "talk" to release those things that want to hinder and bring us down. Let's say no more to those, we are in control! In regards to your medication, I will hope and pray for find clear answers and maybe someone here can answer! Keep us posted. 😊

I totally get it!!! But, what i realized is that without this tool I see where I would've only continued in my foolishness with food. It's know different than a no good man (or woman) that you won't leave, a dead end job that you stay at. ITS TIME TO shake THINGS UP!!!! GET OUT OF "THE FAT THOUGHT" FRAME OF MIND. We've been their far to long. When i cook for others or go get dinner for others, I do wish that I could. BUT IM GLAD THAT I CANT. IM sooo weak in my own strength and I know I would've have fallen over and over again and remained in my rut. My new normal is no way easy, but I'm sooo glad about it!!! Thank you Jesus. Just like any other lost that you have no control over, it get better with time. There's sooo many different variations to the food that you use to eat, just a healthier version of it. I JUST LOVE THAT!!! It will be ok....BELIEVE THAT IT WILL...KICK DEPRESSION TO THE SAME CURVE YOU KICKED OTHER PROBLEMATIC THINGS IN OUR LIVES. You've taken charge of you life. NOW WALK LIKE A BOSS AND GO GET YOUR BLESSINGS!!! HAPPY EASTER #RESURRECTEDFEB20thSLEEVER2017

Believe me i was the same way i regretted the surgery the first couple of weeks.. i was sleeved feb 8th, now that i eat regular good its so much better. Yesterday was our easter get together and i said to myself i am enjoying myself eating what i want and grazed all day. Buffalo chik dip, ham,potatoes, linguini salad mac salad....It was devine lol i was suprised at the amount i could eat for dinner and had a nice peice of cake too. I felt normal! But today is back to reality and im back to measuring out my food, it was nice to have a free day. Also i am down 50lbs! I thought id gain weight from yesterday but i actually lost 1.5lbs, maybe i needed those extra carbs and calories! [emoji6]

Hey,

I'm 6 days post op and I came here to kind of find someone that is hurting in a sense as much as me.

It's easter, my family is very large and we have had dinners and lunches to attend all weekend (today is day 3 of 4). Today i lost it, I left my Mums with my water bottle underarm and as soon as I drove away i burst into tears.

I aswel in no way regret doing this, and i knew it would be hard but I never ever realised how much food plays a part in everybody's lives.

In saying this, I got home and began writing down in my journal about my day. And I found myself flicking back to day 2 and 3 and 4 and this reminded me that everyday has been hard but everyday everything has felt better and just to remember that I did this to improve my quality of life and in time i will learn how to cope in these situations.

We got this 💪

Let me first say, I don't regret this. I got the sleeve for my health and wellbeing and I knew it was going to be hard. I just didn't realize the depth of my love for food.
I'm 10 days post op, living on cottage cheese, re fried Beans, Protein Drinks and Water (along with some other puréed food).
I had a relationship with food that is gone now. Tostino pizza rolls won't be there for my next Netflix binge. chips and dips won't comfort me after a hard day at work. I can't sneak away to Breakfast with my husband while the kids are still sleeping and I'm sad about it. I'm sad about losing food.
And I'm tired. So very tired. And emotional. I get my walking in, I go to the gym when I can and I do stretches at home but dang it. I am tired.
I know it's a process and it gets better and all that but I'm just being honest and open and transparent because that's what we do here.