Okay, the whining has commenced, and I'm having my WTH have I done moment. I am tired of feeling yucky and am starving. My doc gave me the okay to move to full liquids today, and I'm hoping a few more calories will help me get my strength back up. I know this, too, shall pass, but I'm feeling very defeated right now.

Amy

Stick with it girl! "This too shall pass" It may be a few weeks but you'll start to feel better.

I found Yoplait yogurt drinks to be great when I moved to full liquids. They have a resealable lid so you can just sip a little as and when I got hungry. Fermented milk (ie yogurt) is generally well tolerated even by those with lactose issues. Maybe something like that will help you.

All the best - you've not got long until mushies - although it seems like an eternity!!

First im sorry you r feeling this way - it's normal. My first week I drank Isopure and made protein shakes in a blender. I made sure I used nice glasses too! Even now I make sure to use pretty, small plates to eat on. I think it helps. Remember you can eat a variety of soups just make sure you blend them. Make a trip to a restaurant or a nicer grocery store and buy some premade yummy soups - not the canned variety! Don't worry too much about calories or fat right now because u r probably not eating enough anyway. You may want to mix Unjury unflavored protein in your soup too for some added protein. Take care!

Oh my I felt the same way! Just remember you will be so much happier when you are eating again but for right now it is a temporary pain. Don't give up!!!

BTW thinking WTH is normal, it'll pass.

Thanks, you ladies are so awesome! I am so grateful I have you to talk to. I know it will get better; it's just tough now. I drank some Carnation sugar free instant chocolate Breakfast made with skim milk awhile ago and feel much better. Who would think chocolate milk would taste so good?

Amy

Okay, the whining has commenced, and I'm having my WTH have I done moment. I am tired of feeling yucky and am starving. My doc gave me the okay to move to full liquids today, and I'm hoping a few more calories will help me get my strength back up. I know this, too, shall pass, but I'm feeling very defeated right now.

Amy

Amy,

Congrats on your surgery! Good to see you are home safe. Everyone has the WTH did I do moment, but it will pass. I am proud of you and routing for you girl!!!

Hugs

Heather

Thanks, Heather! I saw your status updates, but haven't figured out how to reply to them from my phone yet. Yes, that psych questionnaire was waay long and very repetitive. Glad you made it through that stage. The EGD is a breeze. It's over before you know it. One second I was complaining to the anesthesiologist about the meds stinging as they went through my iv, the next I was waking up in recovery. Absolutely no awareness of it, with the exception of a mild sore throat. Dr. Oldham was great.....both with that day and my surgery. I feel so lucky to have found him.

Are you being seen in E-town? I called Laura, the NP, today with a question, and they said she was there. So I'm guessing you did all of this today? I hope your insurance approval goes quickly. I'm sure my perspective will be better by then,

Okay, I'm off to see if Cream of chicken Soup lifts my spirits as much as the carnation did,

Thanks again everyone!

Amy

Thanks, you ladies are so awesome!

Ahem, that's RootMAN, not RootWOMAN

Oh, sorry, Rootman! I missed that somehow. The pain meds must be addling my brain.

Your weight loss is so inspiring! Way to go!

Ahem, that's RootMAN, not RootWOMAN

Bawhahaha!! *Smack* We won't forgot again Root

Funny thing, there were quite a few males at intake today. Good to see more males considering WLS.

Amy, Yeah I did all my intake stuff in eTown. Laura was in and out but very busy with the intake ppl. What is your pain like?? I tried to send a card to the hospital on Wed but you had already checked out I guess I am just glad you are ok!! :YAY:

Ahh, Heather, that's so sweet! Thank you so much!

I had a big post typed answering your question about pain, but I accidentally lost it before it posted. I will try to answer again tomorrow. But the short answer is that my pain has been very manageable. Dr. Oldham goes above and beyond for patient care and comfort. All the nurses who took care of him raved about him and how wonderful he is. I would have to agree, he has been awesome!

Amy

Oops, I meant the nurses who took care of me, not him.

I had my WTH moments the next day due to all the pain. And it lasted a few days. Now it's "Thank God I had this surgery". Time seems to drag when you are on all liquids. Once you move to soft and regular foods time flies.

Oops, I meant the nurses who took care of me, not him.

Amy,

bawhahahaha! When I read that, bow-chicka-wow-wow ran through my mind! hahahaha!! Don't listen to me, I am a bad influence hahahaha!!!

How did you do with the hunger pains?? How are you feeling now??

Hugs!!