Mickeygmg

I am only one month out. But I wanted to post. I dont have many pictures of me pre op. I avoided the camera.
Starting weight- 252
Pre op weight- 244
One month out - 220

I am a month out. I felt the same way. I can drink more liquid than they said I'd be able to. I didnt get a full feeling when I drank. But around week three, I started to. While I can feel satisfied with liquids now, I still can get more in at a time than they said. I dont know why it took a couple of weeks to start feeling it. And solid foods, even mushy, was a different story. A few bites and I have to sit back and wait before I can attempt more. I also felt hungry the first 2 weeks. After the second week, nothing. I dont feel hungry nor do I really desire to eat. I have noticed at times I envy something someone is eating, and I think I really want it. But I have recently realized that it's in my head. I only think and tell myself I want it. The actual craving isnt there.
Best of luck.

I am a month out. I felt the same way. I can drink more liquid than they said I'd be able to. I didnt get a full feeling when I drank. But around week three, I started to. While I can feel satisfied with liquids now, I still can get more in at a time than they said. I dont know why it took a couple of weeks to start feeling it. And solid foods, even mushy, was a different story. A few bites and I have to sit back and wait before I can attempt more. I also felt hungry the first 2 weeks. After the second week, nothing. I dont feel hungry nor do I really desire to eat. I have noticed at times I envy something someone is eating, and I think I really want it. But I have recently realized that it's in my head. I only think and tell myself I want it. The actual craving isnt there.
Best of luck.

That's gonna change, trust me.😁 You'll find yourself taking more selfies over the next year or two than a 13 year old school girl on social media. My guy friends still troll my Instagram and bust my chops about it..

If you ever feel like you're surrounded by know it alls (here or in real life) and want to scream/type "just shut up already" you're not alone.

You're awesome. You're doing great. If your journey is totally normal and you're freaked out because you're NOT experiencing the myriad of issues you see here, I feel ya. If you're having issues, I hope you're finding the non-judgmental support you need. If you're not, I hope you find it. Try & remember the people commenting on every freaking post to chastise & bully are really talking to themselves.

I think you are over estimating your ability to eat enough protien. It will be a couple of months before you can fit 70-100 grams of protien in throughout the day. I am a month out and i still need a protien drink to make up for what I cant eat.

Totally normal!!! I'd be more concerned for a person who didnt get the jitters at all. I told my husband, on the way to hospital, if we get held up in crazy traffic or an accident, we are going out to Breakfast instead. 😋
Dont bother bringing too much with you to the hospital. I brought my comfortable sleepwear, slippers a brush, toothbrush, my phone and phone cord.
Be confident. Remember all the reasons you chose this path.
Best of luck.

I am one month out. I love a good salad. Hard to believe, being heavy and all. But... yum. I am craving salad more then ever. But, I havent given in. Not only was I told that I am not ready for raw vegetables, but that I need to focus on protien first. It's more important, right now, to focus on protien.
I wish you the best.

Try different types of protien drinks. Isopure has a lemonade and fruit punch protien drinks that I really like. They are a great alternative to the thicker milky shakes. And Unjury has some good protien Soup mixes also. They are good to get some savory flavors in.
Hang in there.
I wish you the best.

That's good to hear. I had that last minute freak out and almost backed out. I kept thinking, but I want to eat a small piece of cake with my kids on their birthday, without having to race to the bathroom. Or even go out to lunch with my friends. And not have to worry about something embarrassing.