M almost four weeks out. I've lost almost 40 lbs. love the weight loss side of things but am frustrated about how slow I have to drink and eat foods. It's driving me nuts. Don't know how I can get any real protein going even when I can finally start to have some fish this Thursday. Am I just frustrated because it's been over a month since I've really chewed anything? Anyone else have this problem and get over it? Any help? Gum is okay but just wanting to bite into a burger or something.

I miss crunchy foods but I dont regret my decision to be sleeved one bit.

Not at all, I'm almost 5 months out and I feel normal. I eat less and feel great!

I can't say I've never regretted it, but really only for the minute or two that it takes me to realize that

I'm not really hungry... just maybe anxious or pissed and just want to lose my SELF in food. Now that I can't do that, I have to think my way through what's bothering me and that can be difficult. But five minutes later, when I realize I haven't given in and consumed huge portions of food just to feel better... I feel better!

I miss crunchy foods but I dont regret my decision to be sleeved one bit.

You cant eat crunchy foods? Like what? And why?

I can't say I've never regretted it' date=' but really only for the minute or two that it takes me to realize that

I'm not really hungry... just maybe anxious or pissed and just want to lose my SELF in food. Now that I can't do that, I have to think my way through what's bothering me and that can be difficult. But five minutes later, when I realize I haven't given in and consumed huge portions of food just to feel better... I feel better![/quote']

Right now it's not any other issue than frustrated about food. I feel ready to eat real food but have to wait until Thursday to eat foods I can smash with a fork for two more weeks then anything normal. Just lately have been getting frustrated.

esheldon, you have done quite well if you are only just now getting frustrated! But, just a few more days and that fish will taste great.

I am 2 months out, I would consider myself a slow loser. I have had many moments of being angry that I can't eat certain things, and I have eaten some things that I shouldn't (Cheetos), but I don't regret the surgery whatsoever. I feel like I have lost 100 pounds; I am rarely hungry; and when I do eat something I shouldn't it isn't a full-fledged binge.

It is so worth it all!

Nope, no regrets. I get frustrated sometimes about the small amounts I can eat, but glad my sleeve is stopping me.

I'll be 5 weeks out tomorrow and eat everything now with the exception of raw vegetables.

You cant eat crunchy foods? Like what? And why?

Im only on the mushy stage so I miss fods with crunch and texture.

I am one week out. I can tell you that I miss food. There is nothing more that I want then some hot french fries. But there is no way I regret my decison. I'm looking forward to do day that I can look in the mirror and feel good about myself, or I can climb a couple flights of stairs with out feeling like I'm going to die.

Only thing I regret is the heartburn lol... That ish is no joke., especially when it wakes you up out your sleep on hell nah lol

I'm with Jimmy. Heartburn sucks. I've found it a bit of a difficult adjustment psychologically despite all the reading and research done prior. Little things like lying a certain way in bed exacerbates reflux....having to eat mushies for what seems like a millenium...getting dizzy....being hypervigilant about fluids....it all takes getting used to. So many people say they love their sleeve. I don't - yet. I'm looking forward to the day when I do. It's normal to be "over" mushies. I felt the same way. It doesn't last long - it's easy to say that in hindsight.

I spent my first 6-7 weeks feeling like I was on the cusp of death. I couldn't eat. I couldn't drink. I couldn't stay out of the hospital. I regretted it with my whole heart and soul. I cried. I was so mad at what I had done to myself.

Now, I am 13 weeks out and I don't even feel like I ever had surgery! I eat less. That's it. I can take 3-4 big gulps of Fluid, wait about 20-30 seconds, and take 3-4 more big gulps... and that's how I drink now. I can drink icy cold Water with no sweetners or flavorings in it.... it's heavenly! I never thought I would be to this place but I'm SO HAPPY I got the surgery! I've only lost around 47lbs so far... but that's an average of 3.6lbs each week. I NEVER could have done that myself!

I wouldn't say that I actually felt "regret" but I did question things early on. I found myself mentally at the same place I would typically get when trying to diet on my own. You get tired of the new routine and you want to go back to the comfort of your old habits. Fortunately, the sleeve and the fear of messing up after surgery give most of us the push we needed to get past that phase and stick with it. As your stomach heals you'll begin to introduce a greater variety of flavors and textures and as you see the weight falling off consistently then you know it was the right decision.

At least this was my experience and what I have heard from others who have been successfull. I'm down 127 lbs in just under 6 months and now regret is not even in my vocabulary. Good luck!

esheldon' date=' you have done quite well if you are only just now getting frustrated! But, just a few more days and that fish will taste great.

I am 2 months out, I would consider myself a slow loser. I have had many moments of being angry that I can't eat certain things, and I have eaten some things that I shouldn't (Cheetos), but I don't regret the surgery whatsoever. I feel like I have lost 100 pounds; I am rarely hungry; and when I do eat something I shouldn't it isn't a full-fledged binge.

It is so worth it all![/quote']

I can't wait to eat fish and I hate fish. Thanks for the reply!

Nope' date=' no regrets. I get frustrated sometimes about the small amounts I can eat, but glad my sleeve is stopping me.

I'll be 5 weeks out tomorrow and eat everything now with the exception of raw vegetables.[/quote']

So how long before you started eating meat?