Hi all,

I have been creeping on this site for well over 4 months now....I feel awful about that but I wasn't ready to create an account. . You all have helped me more than anyone in my life right now. However, I had sleeve surgery on 10/09 and have been very depressed since. I have read that this has been common for most of you as well, but when will this unsure feeling end? I keep thinking OMG, what have I done? My issue is not with pain of the incisions, or the surgery. My issue is that it takes me so long to get the Protein in and all the Water. I concentrate more on the water because I'm scared of getting dehydrated, but I still don't get 64 oz in...I'm lucky if I get 32 grams of protein in. My doctor says I have to do 50. ...how do you newbies do it? Also, I've been real bad with getting all my necessary Vitamins. I take it one day, but miss 2 and so on and so forth. I know it's wrong, but its like I'm in denial. I'm in my third week after surgery, and am able to get 2 tblspoons of mushy food in. I have lost a total of 30 pounds...17 before surgery and 13 after. However, I don't see it in the mirror. Is this weight loss good so far? I feel like it should be coming off faster. Will I ever be able to get some chicken and vegetables in without feeling so full? I don't even crave the bad stuff. All I want is some regular chicken or fish and some veggies. Anyway. If I can hear back from one person with some answers, I would be very grateful.

Thanks

I hope that you get to feel better....soon..... who did your procedure ? I was thinking about going to Mexico however, I will take a medical loan and do it in the USA.... not sure with whom yet ......R

Just an FYI for you. Don't be afraid to go to Mexico. I did in September and I went with Dr Garcia in Tijuana. He is the most amazingly, talented, skilled surgeon. I actually had a revision, it went fantastic and I had no issues no real pain or gas or complications. The price is fantastic and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

It was hard ( oct 08). I'm on board with the unflavored unjury protein and putting it in crystal light. For concentrated sources of protein ( 3 weeks out and still sore) I drink isopure or unjury shakes in about 4 oz of liquid. That makes the whole process less intimidating. Then I focus on fluid, fluids between that. Sometimes I try a scoop and a half in one protein shake (25g) so gets halfwayway to my goal by 2p. Slow sipping was also vital. I also had to switch around my ppi a bit and try different types of fluid ( coconut water, propel , isopure, water mixed with mango juice) to figure out what my sleeve liked best. It took a lot of experimentation but I'm getting there. You will too.

Hi lissa - I just started on solids this week so gradually adding things in. I try to get between 40 and 60 ounces of water in - the protein has been a challenge . Today I did better than normal - 58 grams of protein in but some of that came from isopure. I've also been stalled for almost 2 weeks but also had a kidney stone last week and now a kidney infection which may be part of it. I hope anyway- hard not to think that this is just another diet gone bad!

Want to encourage you to hang in there, please. Today is not what your life will be like in 6 months, promise. Right now you are on a journey and now you are in the healing phase.

Do everything you can to get in your Protein, take your supplements, drink enough Water and rest. Tomorrow is a new day. Won't promise things will change quickly but looking back you will agree that every day of struggle was worth it. Really.

Hugs for you. I love my sleeve and have no regrets.

My surgeon said that 70g is a dream number 64oz is a dream number don't stress.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for all the responses. Been getting ready for this storm, and just managed to write back. I'm reading every response over & over again to absorb all the tips you've given me. It's a night & day difference in how I'm feeling compared to last night. Thank you & I can't wait to post when I've gotten thru this nutty phase