I was so excited to get this surgery and I knew it would be hard but I don't think I can handle this. I LOVE to gulp down a nice cold drink, not this sip sip sip crap. And no matter what I eat or drink and no matter the amount I get sick. I hate this! I'm happy I lost 20 pounds in a week but I can't handle this anymore!

Hang in there it will get better, I'm four months out and gulping Water all the time now. I did have crying moments of what have I done my first month, but like you said the 20lb weight lost can make you feel better. Take Care

I was so excited to get this surgery and I knew it would be hard but I don't think I can handle this. I LOVE to gulp down a nice cold drink, not this sip sip sip crap. And no matter what I eat or drink and no matter the amount I get sick. I hate this! I'm happy I lost 20 pounds in a week but I can't handle this anymore!

Thanks for the advice. How did everyone get rid of cotton mouth? It's driving me crazy!

I have been thinking about this and I just invite you to look at it from the point of view of someone who is so so wanting this surgery and keeps coming to roadblocks- a herniated disc, an abnormal result in my stress test requiring a cardiologist visit, today a low vitamin D3 and clotting result- I would give ANYTHING to be where you are.

How far out are you?

Swishing you mouth with water or chewing gum help with the dry mouth..It probably due to them putting you to sleep. It will go away. How is your hrydration going are you getting in 60 plus ounces of water or are you still struggling? You will have a better outlook as days pass. Always remember no matter what you are doing this for yourself as well as your health..

How far out are you?

I think it was on 3/1.

I hate to be a mama type but I just noticed our poster is 18 - my sons age- and the impatience, frustration, and high drama all made sense.

Oh you are perfectly fine to have a melt down, I'm 4 months out and I still have them. They get a lil worse when mother nature comes to now too . I will tell you this I still go to bed with my glass of water and I used to luv chugging water just like you, But I can't drink alot of water unless I have a straw water goes down easier and I can get more in. Life gets easier, it's a day by day journey that gets better and better

About 2 weeks.

I take in as much water as my stomach can handle. And I was told that I shouldnt chew gum because of the air intake while chewing. And I actually started my girl time on the 9th. I haven't had one in about a year and a half. So this week won't be fun. Lol

I take in as much Water as my stomach can handle. And I was told that I shouldnt chew gum because of the air intake while chewing. And I actually started my girl time on the 9th. I haven't had one in about a year and a half. So this week won't be fun. Lol

I saw some really cool water bottle son someone's vlog- Camelback is the brand and they have a special valve so you can sip without getting sir- they seem perfect for the sip sip sip we have to do- making it easier. Keep it close and drink as much as you can.

You are so young! I feel for you having to change your life so such at such a young age. No wonder you are stressed!

Yea and these are the last couple of months before I graduate. So I'm super stressed. What kind of food can u eat now that ur over the baby food? Can u have normal food like a hamburger or maybe wings?

Sweetheart, I think you are very brave taking such a big step at your age. I wish I had the guts to do it when I was younger. The first few months will pass before you know it. Its your old habits that got you to the point of needing this surgery in the first place. I'm not sleeved yet but I know when I do I will go through a time when I will mourn for the way things used to be. I think thats a natural part of what we go though since its such a big change for us. So have a good cry and tomorrow wake up and start your knew life where you will make new habits and experience the whole world in a way you have never done before. I bet in a few weeks you'll be back on here saying how happy you are with the new you and how much you love your sleeve.

I know this month will fly by but I love in the now and that's the bad thing. I know it'll get better and so far I've lost 25 pounds in only about a week so it's doing it job but like u said it's my habits I miss.