I am literally crying like a baby typing this. I knew this would be hard, but I had no idea it would be this tough! Everyone tries to emphasize the positive, which is wonderful. However, I feel dooped in how difficult this really is. I feel like my life is over. I am withdrawn, and hardly talk to my family without snapping at them. Please help me.

I'm sure everyone is different' date=' but day 4 and 5 out were my worst. But day 7-8 I was back in the light [/quote']

(I'm only at day 13 now)

I guess I should prepare for the meltdowns huh. I'm having surgery on Monday. Since I already went through menopause some years ago I wonder if it will be different for me as far as the hormones go. I'm sure when you are tired, don't have enough protein and get dehydrated it's easy to hit the low moods - heck, that happens to me now!

Oh honey this is SO normal you have no idea. Your body has gone through trauma. Your hormones are releasing St a rapid rate. Your body is starving right now. You're coming out of anestesia for days and days afterward and that takes it's toll. You are learning a whole different lifestyle....and you can no longer soothe yourself with food.

I promise you this is going to pass. In two weeks you'll be down probably 20 lbs and you'll feel it and be happy.....then all of a sudden your pants are gonna be loose...and your face will be thinner...an people will notice and your scars will be healing......and you'll see how GREAT this decision really was.

Remember.....I said I PROMISE!!!

((((((((hUGS)))))))

I've been waiting to hear from you, Luwanna! I remember that we talked about blood sugar, how is your blood sugar doing? I just keep thinking about not having to take any medications anymore and about all of the pretty clothes that I will be able to wear! What kind of things are you looking forward to? Congratulations on the 20 lbs that you have lost! How long has it taken you to lose that? Why do you feel duped?

My sugar is good. No meds since I started pre-op diet. I do look forward to the future, but right now sux! The dooped part is that nobody every really talks about the shitty parts of this surgery. I know I would have already fallen off the wagon if I had a choice. I think that is why I chose the sleeve. Another yucky part is what I CAN have. I HATE the protein drinks. They weren't bad at first, but they make me sick now....like almost puke. I WILL puke if I eat broth. I have zero options. I am going to call my nutritionist Monday, if I don't drive down and sit in her office. Something has to give. I have a yucky taste in my mouth 24/7, and my breath could kill! I need something mushy; it would be better than these nasty azz protein drinks! Thanks for all the support guys. You have NO IDEA how much I need it right now!

That's really encouraging that you don't have to take any meds! That right there is reason enough for me to have the surgery. How is your energy levels now that you don't take medicine and are on the liquid diet? are you able to have yogurt yet? or maybe pureed oatmeal? I suspect that the dry mouth and bad breath are due to ketosis which is a good sign that you are burning off a lot of weight. I experienced ketosis on the Atkins diet quite a bit and found that gargling moisturizing mouth wash helped.

This happened to me too ...I was yelling at my kids all the time ... Hating everybody ...now I'm much better ..and seriously I owe it to this site ... I've learned how to eat ...how to deal with emotions...they have answers for everything I need .. so now I'm here If you need anything