Hello everyone, this is my first time posting and I am doing so because I just need a smidge of reassurance. I am in my 7th week since surgery, and I am having serious issues with eating and I have read some older posts from people like macmadame who went through the same thing as I am back in 2009 but I was just wondering if there are any more recent sleevers who are struggling as I am.

I am NOT interested in food what so ever. I can get my liquids in fine but not food or Protein shakes. Why, because I get such a full feeling so fast that I am uncomfortable and well, beyond the full feeling. I do not vomit, but even after two bites, I could call it quits. MacMadame described it in a post as not being depressed about the feelings, but pissy and she could not have said it better. I am pissy. I have talked to two people that work with my doctor who say that this is normal, it takes longer for some people to lose the initial extreme restriction. Could take 2 - 6 months even. SERIOUSLY!!!???

Anyone else struggling to get their protein and/or food in general in in a day because they have no desire to eat and it makes them feel icky? I want to say nauseated, but it's not to the point where I get sick. I dread getting up each morning practically because I know that I am starting another day of trying to eat without feeling like crap afterwards.

Please tell me there are others out there who have experienced what I am going through and that it will get better because I feel like I could crack.

Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

Why is this a bad thing?? I LOVE that I feel full and uncomfortable after a couple bites. I haven't been doing my full Protein according to my doctor, but I feel great and have enough energy to work out and be chipper.

Maybe instead of "bites" you should be taking "gulps" of Protein shake? I would personally rather have something liquid than something I have to chew these days.

Buchannon, it's not that I want quantity over quality, it's that I don't want to feel sick after I eat my small portions. That's what bothers me. Also, I can't gulp anything just yet. I wouldn't say I sip, but I don't gulp if that makes any sense. I agree, drinking is easier than eating at this point for sure.

Why is this a bad thing?? I LOVE that I feel full and uncomfortable after a couple bites. I haven't been doing my full Protein according to my doctor, but I feel great and have enough energy to work out and be chipper.

Maybe instead of "bites" you should be taking "gulps" of protein shake? I would personally rather have something liquid than something I have to chew these days.

Omg! I thought I was the only one who would rather drink than eat any day. My sisters often fuss at me because I'll drink a protein shake instead of eating a meal at night when I come home from work.

Up to this week I have not felt hungry! I was sleeved 1/26/2011. food is just work and would rather drink as well. Plus I fill so fast with food. Having issues with many things wanting to stay down.

pat

Hi Abbey, I don't want to sound dismissive but enjoy it while it lasts! I felt like that for about a month, but there's less to recover from with a plication. I've read that's what termed as your 'window of opportunity' for losing weight generally lasts only 6 months, so once you're closer to your old self you'll probably long to have these days back again.

I read a book today that said that even the most finicky protein shake person would love these recipes

Thank you for your response, I will try to enjoy it while it lasts...lol

Hi Abbey, I don't want to sound dismissive but enjoy it while it lasts! I felt like that for about a month, but there's less to recover from with a plication. I've read that's what termed as your 'window of opportunity' for losing weight generally lasts only 6 months, so once you're closer to your old self you'll probably long to have these days back again.

Hi Abbey, I don't want to sound dismissive but enjoy it while it lasts! I felt like that for about a month, but there's less to recover from with a plication. I've read that's what termed as your 'window of opportunity' for losing weight generally lasts only 6 months, so once you're closer to your old self you'll probably long to have these days back again.

I totally agree. Enjoy it while it last. There is a 6 month window where you should lose the most weight that u can becuz later it gets harder and harder. Sometimes I long for the early days.

Deb

You guys on this site are awesome, I knew I could count on you to reassure me and let me know the honest to goodness truth, good or bad. I can't help but look forward to easier days ahead. There is a light at the end of this very restricted tunnel! lol --- in the meantime I will try to make the most of it.