Gingertastic

I had surgery on 7/2 and still have almost no hunger pains or queues. I set a timer to remind me to take a drink every 5 minutes and now the 30 before and after “meal” time but really I just follow a schedule. I was told by my doctor that it happens and to make sure and get my fluids in.

I had surgery on 7/2 and still have almost no hunger pains or queues. I set a timer to remind me to take a drink every 5 minutes and now the 30 before and after “meal” time but really I just follow a schedule. I was told by my doctor that it happens and to make sure and get my fluids in.

No judgements on anybody here, OK?
I can think of two reasons.
First, they are empty calories that slide through effortlessly.
Second, if you're under the influence, you're more likely to make poor choices.
Combine #1 & #2 and there's a non-trivial chance for a slippery slope.
-EQ

I totally get where you are. I’m 3 days from seeing the doctor and getting the green light to move up in foods. I’m tired of shakes, pudding, yogurts, etc between pre-op and post-op we’re talking 4 weeks of nothing... BUT... my way of doing things got me to where I am!! So every time I get the urge to eat something off my list I remind myself what I want and walk away. I’m not hungry, I don’t need it, and it’s not worth it. If I cheat now, I’m just giving myself permission to cheat later. If you’re truly hungry, call your team tomorrow and get permission to move on. Just my thoughts.

Thank you for all the suggestions. I will definitely keep these in mind for getting my fluids in. I’m so fearful of messing up or doing something that will cause me to be sick or in pain that I just suck it up. I already feel better at reading the responses. The feeling that I’m on my own greatly reduced by the encouraging words and suggestions. Thank you everyone.

Congrats on your surgery and glad you found us. The people on this site are very supportive!
I, too, am not a sweets person. broth was my friend. You can even get commercially prepared Soups and strain out the chunks. (This is easier when they're warm) Hope this helps!

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Hello everyone. I am new here and wish I had found this months ago. I’m Ginger, I’m 42 and started my journey in November of 2017 at 285. I followed every direction given, quit smoking, got the sleep study, tracked, etc and got approved within 2 weeks from my insurance company in May.

I had sleeve surgery on July 2 weighing 248. I had HORRIBLE nausea in the hospital that first 24 hours but luckily it went away for the most part. I’ve been on liquid diet since my release on July 4 except I’m struggling big time. I am not a sweets person and I’m sick of it. The pre-op diet was bad enough, 2 weeks of soft mushy food but at least I could have cream of wheat. I keep looking forward to being approved to have eggs next week except it’s unlikely I’ll be able to enjoy them. I CAN’T hardly choke down 2oz at this point. I usually forget about meals and if I remember I have to force myself to finish it. To make it worse plain Water sits in my chest like sandbags making me miserable. I can drink the Protein water easier but don’t want to live on it and its higher calories. Is this common? I have yet to be able to take in 200 calories in a day and I’m sipping water every 5 minutes -with a timer- to get my 64 oz.

My second issue ... I have no one to talk to really. My family didn’t really support the idea cuz they love me how I am blah blah and I’ve isolated myself from making friends. I feel like I’m overthinking everything and making it worse then it is. Help. 🤦‍♀️