More Anxiety About My Post-Op Future... Have Some Questions?

[Bryan Whitson 7]

So, I'm having surgery on Nov. 9th and I keep getting anxiety about certain things, so I was wondering if some post op sleevers could help relieve my anxiety and give me some insight?

First I was afraid I will never enjoy food again, which I found out is an irrational fear, as the majority of sleevers it turns out still LOVE food, just in smaller amounts.

Now I'm afraid I will never be able to chug Water again. I know this is a stupid fear, but I like working out and I love being able to slug down some Water after a good lifting or heavy bag session. Will I ever be able to drink water normally again?

Also, I got in a bit of a debate with a pre-op sleever who was telling me that I will not be able to gain muscle mass after the procedure has been completed. He said that I can maintain, but I would never be able to get the nutrition and calories needed in one day to gain muscle or make up for my caloric deficit once I start exercising more and working towards a goal of mine which is to fight in 1 MMA match.

Is this true, have any sleevers gained more muscle then they had and kept the fat off?

Anyway, please let me know what you think... I would really like to know that someday I will be able to drink water normally again after the procedure.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Contact a member here with the name Aroundhky. Check out his photos on his profile. He's put on a significant amount of muscle.. It takes a lot more work, and a huge emphasis on Protein but it certainly can be done.

As for the drinking Water, you will build up your capacity over time. I drink a 32 ounce bottle every morning before my workout. It takes about 20 minutes. That's not exactly chugging but its plenty fast.

As for fighting MMA, you could always compete as a lightweight.