Day 13 Post-op -- Turning Into Medusa

[Kris 78]

Hi there lewisfamilytexas,

I saw this topic today and said to myself, "Whoa, I remember writing that topic starter a while ago!" That was 3.5 months ago, and while I still remember that day very well (it truly was my lowest point after surgery) I can tell you that in a few months all the misery you are feeling now will be only a memory. The first month after surgery is by far the hardest -- the second month is challenging in that you get to "relearn" how to eat (and you will be completely amazed at the restriction, and probably have at least one or two times where you overdo it, and that sucks too!) -- and by the end of the 3rd month you should be in sync with and loving your sleeve (at least that has been my experience).

I do encourage you to try to not go off your post-op plan until your dr. clears it, your new sleeve is still very much in the early healing phase and you don't want to risk a leak. I remember well that while on the liquid diet I was aching to get out of liquids, and into mushies. Mushies were way better than liquids, but after a few days I started wanting to go onto the next stage. Juliarh was right, you think you want something, but then when you can actually have it you'll probably be like, "eh, what was the big deal?" You CAN get through it, it will suck but you will get through it, and in a short amount of time you will be totally rocking your sleeve! Best to you in your journey! Amazing things await!