JennieJuniper

So tired of judgy people who think they know more about my surgery than I do!!! ?

Same here!! Not as hungry as before maybe but I definitely get hungry!! See my doc tomorrow and will ask if he really took anything out!! ?

Anyone else who has had surgery already feel like things taste so weird after? I have a bad taste in my mouth all the time no matter what I do or eat or drink! Driving me crazy!!

Thanks @georgetown, you’re right I really didn’t need that at all. I have no support right now and I’m not feeling great and just want to cry a lot now

Spent some time with my aunt and sister today and they were SO judgmental. Kept saying having this surgery is cheating and that I’ve only lost water weight (30 lbs of water weight??) and that they only respect people who lose weight the “hard” way. I got so mad I almost walked out. Like this isn’t hard??? Ugh. Rant over.

Hi Georgetown.. I’m working from home today but can’t concentrate. I feel like everyone is yelling at me for feeling sick and it’s just so frustrating. Raining here today but maybe a walk would help :) thanks!!

Really down today.. feeling very nauseous and just ready to be done with this :(

I took off the band aids and it’s much less itchy! I feel like I need to have the steri strips covered though, just in case? Maybe I can leave them for a day or so at least.

I think if it didn’t make you sick within the first hour you’ll be ok.. I can’t imagine how hard it must be being around other people eating all the time. I live alone so don’t have that issue. Side note: anyone else who was sleeved and has steri strips seriously ITCHY??? I am trying so hard not to scratch but it’s become distracting!! Could it be an allergy or am I just healing? Thanks all!

@mommytina I’m on week two and eating puréed if that helps :)

You won’t fail!!! I know the feeling but we got this!

Omg yes! I’m on puréed this week but basically still on liquids. I’m so ready for real food!!!! Seeing my NUT in a few minutes to discuss some options. I need food!! And it’s not even that I’m hungry physically, it’s all mental. I just want food lol Sleeved Oct 1 Started at 255 Current Weight 225 Height 5’

Hi! At what stage would you say you can have this? I’m on puréed now and next week go to soft. Can I make this now? Thanks!!

I was Oct 1, close enough right? I’m having soup right now.. going down fine :)

Yes! Today was my first day back at work and I barely made it.. going home to bed now and it’s not even 6:30pm

@bigcurt you just fall asleep and wake up later not remembering falling asleep lol don’t worry you’ll do fine!! Just make sure you walk after once you feel comfortable to help with the gas pain. It’s really not so bad :)

Good luck!!!! You’ll do great, don’t worry!

I hear you!!! I cannot take the protein shakes. I’m sipping everything else I can but I just can’t get them down. My doctor said staying hydrated is more important than protein at this point so that’s what I’m concentrating on. And the hunger is definitely mental. My sister and aunt had cheese fries and onion rings and hot dogs yesterday next to me and I was just like... I hate you both lol How are you feeling otherwise?

I know how you feel.. my first few days post op I was crying a lot and thinking why did I do this, I should have tried harder without surgery. But now I’m feeling so much better (my surgery was Monday 10/1) and the scale makes me smile!! Just keep hanging in there I promise it gets better!!

Aapb79gmail.com I’m so sorry you’re having such a hard time. I had diarrhea at the hospital but they said it was normal.. what does your doctor say?

Stairs are tough at first but just take them one at a time and take breaks if you’re going up two sets. I’m on the second floor and have to walk my dog.

Any one else who has had the sleeve this week waking up in the middle of the night insanely thirsty?? I keep waking up which I expect because it’s not 100% comfy yet but I’m sooo thirsty. Just want to chug water.

Hey everyone! Just wanted to check in :) had my surgery Monday 10/1 and I feel great :) just went for a short walk with my dog and got some gas out lol but I took Percocet once in the hospital Tuesday, Tylenol Tuesday night, and since then no pain meds. A few days were tough I won’t lie, but I feel really good and you will too!!!! I’m able to sleep on my side now (game changer as I hate sleeping on my back) and can’t wait to start something other than protein shakes etc in a few days :) stay strong all!!!!

Thanks Margo! I’ll try short distances at first

@margocl nope not on any pain meds as of a few days ago :)