Mamma of 3

You described me to a T!
I'm day 6 post op and went on a trip to visit my step-children with my fiance. Watching them eat all of the foods that I would essentially indulge on were eaten right in front of me.
I'm not going to lie. I had a weepy meltdown wondering if it was the right decision having my sleeve. I cried,put myself back together, and reminded myself WHY I decided to do this in the first place. I didn't let all of the pizza, burgers,nuggets,corn dogs,fried chicken, and Desserts fool me.
I am stronger than that.
I want to be healthy.
Stay strong girl,it gets better.
Keep a shake handy to sip on as everyone else has a meal so you fool your stomach.

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I am a mother of 2 boys and I know exactly what u mean I am 6 days post op and am tired of the broth and liquids already . I am honestly saying yes I licked the spoon from my sons food ... idc I just felt like I needed something .... I even tasted Pasta Sauce ... I don’t think that’s going to set u up for failure. Do u think you are the only one feeling like this babe ? you r not alone .. 😍😍. after I licked the spoon I swear to you I just felt better ... it didn’t lead to anything more it was just that variety ... or that familiar smell and taste u know .....

Matt you are absolutely right I don't want to do anything to cause myself to fail and I haven't actually eaten anything. My biggest problem is self control it was before the surgery and now its it's something I'm definitely going to have to focus on and work at. Thanks for the advice.

Because I have insurance it was a very long process of getting required steps met in order to get a surgery date. But one I had a date set everything moved very quickly and I remember feeling excited and nervous or panicked at the same time. I think what you are feeling is very normal considering this really is a life changing experience. One day at a time and keep the end goal as a reminder why you started this process. My surgery was almost not approved and I prayed "Lord if this is your will for me then everything will come back approved and if it isn't approved I'll know to stop trying to get it done." This was my second attempt over the last almost 3 years. If you are Christian I'd say just keep praying and asking for peace with your decision to move forward and find comfort knowing you are in the hands of the Lord and he's not going to let anything happen to you. You can do it.

You can always go back a stage don't rush eating if you're body isn't ready. I also had my surgery the first and was told 1 week Clear Liquids 1 week full liquids then into pureed or mushy foods. But to only add 1 new food per day so you can see how each thing affects you. I'll be starting full liquids Friday. It's a long blend few weeks but just go slow and hang in there I hear it will get better.