My name is Mitzi and I had the sleeve on May 18. I had the band three years ago, but had many complications with that. Anyway, I just don't feel right. My stomach feels "hollow" and I'm just miserable. I have been depressed since having the surgery and I can't hardly eat anything. I am on Stage IV, which is eating whatever you want (healthy, of course). I can't even eat 1/2 of a sandwich w/o it making me sick. I just want to feel "normal" again. I think I made a BIG mistake. Is anyone else as miserable as me? If you were, how long did it take before you felt better?

if you're eating the sandwhich, maybe it's the bread that's making you sick? i'm not sure

many sleevers can't tolerate bread after surgery. are you getting sick on everything else you eat?

I can't tell you 100%, because I am still waiting to get sleeved, but I can tell you that I won't be on "anything I want" for a few MONTHS after surgery. Plus eating bread and such makes my sister sick, as does eating too fast. Small, slow bites...are you eating too fast maybe?

I was sick in te beginning too. I think it was becasue I was still trying to figure out what was my limits, how did this or that affect my body, and what didn;t sit well. I didnt introduce bread until well after 2 months. i stuck with my protein (maily fish and turkey plus cheese) and with my vegs. Make sure you are not eating and drinking at the same time. Everyone's body is different. So if you are still feeling sick, you may need to go back to mushies for a week then try again. Hope this helps.

How much Protein are you getting? Calories? Water? Vitamins? Are you getting any exercise?

Maybe it is the bread, but I will say that sleevers can tolerate bread after surgery, just maybe not as early out as you are.

It will get easier in time. That sounds like a lame cliche, but I certainly found it to be true.

Good luck to you, and believe me, you did NOT make a mistake by being sleeved.