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Oh goodness. I am 12 weeks post-op. Threw up for the first time since surgery. I ate a little bit of meatloaf. Then, I had some soft broccoli, and then a few bites of mashed potatoes. Oh no no no!!!! I couldn’t burp, and then all of a sudden I started salivating. Truly the worst feeling ever! However one little barf, and I was good ??? I seriously need to learn to eat slower!

I was always hungry too. Still am always hungry. Does not get better. Will seek professional help with therapist because I know it’s an addiction I am dealing with and not true hunger ? eat bean soups they really fill you up and you feel the restriction like crazy and will get the burps

I was super nervous too! Thought I was gonna die. You’ll be fine. They do this alllll the time! Good luck! Very happy for you!!

Hi! I had my surgery August 17th. I lost 45lb since surgery. I am 25 years old. Just know that my numbers might look good, but I am mentally unhappy. I miss food. We all have our struggles. Perhaps I am depriving myself too much. Take it slow. You’ll be fine. Just listen to the sleeve

Hi! Very little. The protein water was disgusting and the shakes gave me diarrhea. All I focused on was water and drinkable yogurts like the Dannon ones. They were so good and sweet. Don’t worry too much about protein now. Just make sure you are hydrated.

Do NOT cheat! You will be mad at yourself. I wanted pizza so bad during my liquid diet. I thought one slice was fine. However, I was strong!!! I would not allowed myself to do it Bc I was scared I would screw my self over during the surgery. Just eat a bunch of ice pops! It does not get easier. Also, make thick protein shakes. They fill you up much better than the store ones. Keep weighing yourself Bc you will see the weight go down and that will make you happy. Also drink your broth it tastes delicious during the stage ?? good luck!!!

Hi! Eat blended bean soup like black bean soup. You can only eat so little because it makes the belly uncomfortable. I was only hitting 400cals at your stage. Just eat soups and chili and tuna salad and chicken salad. You will see that you can barely eat much Bc it hurts. Best of luck

Hi, friends. I am 12 weeks post-op tomorrow. I am still miserable. I semi-regret this surgery. I miss food so much. I miss gorging myself. I miss the way food made me feel. I hate being scared of food. I hate always thinking of food and worrying about it. I hate this life I am now forced into. Yes, I have lost 45lb since surgery. 55lb since pre-op diet. However, food made me happy. Now I am unhappy. I think I am going to go to a therapist because this feeling is not getting better over time.

Hi, females. I am 11 weeks post-op. My sex drive is nonexistent. I have none. It is starting to annoy my bf. Also, when I do the deed, I am in sooooo much pain because I am as dry as a bone. Anyone else experience this? In my 5 years of being sexually active, I have never had pain. Thanks!!

I would definitely not get the surgery now if you are feeling this way. To be honest, I had no idea how restricting the surgery would be. I thought I was going to have no cravings or hunger. Therefore, I was so excited and ready. I am 25 years old. I got the surgery on 08/17/2018. Let me just tell you, I am still dealing with food depression. I have no way to comfort myself now. I used to do it with food and alcohol after a long week of work. Now I cannot do that. Therefore, this tells myself I was not mentally prepared for the surgery. It’s too late now. I am stuck with the exhaustion and depression and boring life. I am stuck with this fear of food and fear or of gaining weight back. Still have an unhealthy relationship with food, but now it’s not eating. Ugh just terrible. I was a binge eater, though. Good luck. It is your choice. I am happy I got it because I am losing weight and feeling more confident. I hated being super fat. I felt disgusting after the fact I ate. So yes I am happy I did this, but it sucks at the same time. I think surgery is harder than actually dieting because you have no choice on how much to eat and you can’t have your cheat day because it all just hurts the little sleeve. I am just ranting now Bc I’m tired. Best of luck!!!

I feel ya girl. I am 10 weeks post op. I miss food. So much. I miss gorging myself. I am down 41lb since surgery (51lb since pre-op diet) and under 200lb, but still, I feel so empty. I definitely miss the days where I could be like, “I’ll start on Monday.” I miss McDonald’s. And I miss diet soda and seltzer. However, I now enjoy my iced tea. Btw I can gulp water like do 3 gulps when parched so it does get better. I am always dehydrated though gotta work on that.

Yes! I definitely can eat more salad than soups or chicken. I love salad!

9 weeks post-op here. I can eat like 2 Oz dense protein. Then it starts hurting my little sleeve. Sucks Bc I sorta still feel hungry but I’m so uncomfortable

Life just sucks for me now ? sure I lost 40lb since surgery, but I miss food!!! So Much!!! My cravings never ever went away

I still crave everything from before ugh I just don’t eat it now ??

I am 9 weeks post-op. I need easy lunches for work. Any advice or suggestions? I do have access to a microwave. Thanks!!

I am 8 weeks post op. Yesterday I went to a baptism. There was cake, and I decided to have a few bites of my piece. Oh my goodness! I completely forgot about the dumping syndrome! I was in the car on my way home. It was a 1.5hour drive. I thought I was going to die. My poor belly. I was so nauseous and lightheaded and cramping so bad. I never want that to happen again. Anyone else experience this? Also, this was my first “cheat” and I can’t help but feel guilty.

Girl I am always hungry. Nothing ever satisfies me. It really sucks. I am 7 weeks post op. I miss my old life of eating I really do. I’d do anything for fast food. But it’s nice losing 31lb too. Ugh the struggle.

One month after my surgery I had to go back on the pill! I suffered horrible cramps again just after stopping for 2 months. It was terrible. My surgeon said it was okay to go back. Good luck!

My pre-op diet was only 7 days. I followed it to the t. My liver was still fat ? good luck! I know it sucks. I wanted to cry all the time (still do). Eat a lot of sugar free ice pops and Chinese wonton broth.

All I recommend is sip sip sip! I had to force it. I usually got in an average of 30fl Oz of liquids. Just keep sipping.

Awesome job! Keep up the great work and great eating!!!

I am 7 weeks in. I still have no idea what to eat. I’ll tell you what I ate yesterday. Morning: 1 cup fairlife milk (120 cals) Lunch: 2 cheese ball snacks (140 cals) Snack: Plum Snack: 1/2 cup turkey chili Dinner: 4 thin slices of steak Snack: 1/2 cup Wendy’s chili See? I just suck at eating. Also, I don’t know what to eat if I’m out. I want something easy.

Hi everyone! Here is my experience with the sleeve so far. On the day of surgery I was 235lb. I am currently 204lb. I am happy with how much I lost. I feel better and more confident. People can tell I lost weight, and that makes me happy. What I wish people told me: I am still starving. I have terrible cravings. Nothing satisfies me ever. I want pizza and fast food and pasta and bread so bad. I just don’t do it because I now I have a horrible fear of food. I still have no idea how to eat. I just eat my protein first. Protein hits your stomach like a brick and you still aren’t satisfied; you are just uncomfortable so you don’t eat more. I barely eat at all throughout the day because I just have no idea what to eat. I don’t want chicken all the time. That is so boring. This experience is very difficult and it definitely is not easy. I am still hungry and crave food terribly. That does not go away. Any other thoughts people have?

I agree. Ask your surgeon. They work with doctors that advocate for the surgery. Best of luck!