I'm down 13.8.

Last Thurs & Fri were rough on the head hunger.

I'm looking forward to eating something other than a Protein shake. Having French onion Soup and cream of mushroom at various holiday gatherings this week.

Still having a hard time getting in all my liquids.

I go back to the NUT on Jan. 3 for the next phase.

How are you doing?

You don't need to be chewed out or judged, thats the last thing you need! I had two days where I was just in the pits of depression because I really missed the comfort of stuffing my face and it upset me to know that I'll never be able to so that again. And, yes, I knew this before surgery but reality just sets in after surgery. You WILL get through this and you will NOT be a failure. I'll confess too that I am now eating regular food. Of course, very small quantity, chew really well, and no drinking 30 minutes before & after. Right or wrong is for each person to think what they want. If you read all these posts on here, it's amazing how many different programs there are. From clear liquids for 2 weeks, full liquids for a month, to eating regular food 3 days post-op. That being said, I feel SO much better, physically and mentally since starting to eat 'real food'. Just try to make healthy choices and remember that you just had major surgery, anesthesia alone can make your emotions run wild, not to mention the major changes your body and mind are going through! It will take some time but breathe through it, pray, go for a walk. You'll be feeling great in no time and you will rock that sleeve!

MissJessica,

I had my surgery on the 21st so I don't have much experience to help you with. I am married to a councilor though and have learned a few tricks to help with mental hunger. The things that work for me the most is write in a journal, take a walk, or read something. Then of course if you make a bad food decision shake it off and continue trying to make healthy choices. Good Luck!

Hi all. I was sleeved on the dec 16 may I join u please?

I'm from the uk. I was 134kg pre preop diet. I am currently 114kg

I still have a very liquid diet due to a paralysed illeus post op.

I was sleeved on the 17th also. I am down 19 lbs. my old scrubs fit again!! No more xxl!!! I have ups and down. I feel much better this week than last week. The incisions on my left side are very tender. I am also struggling with wanting to eat. I know want to smell everyone's food! I am too afraid I would swallow something if I tried to chew something, so I won't attempt the "chew and spit" trick. I am getting my liquids, but the Protein is hard. It all is gross.

OMG that's so funny- I have also been just smelling foods that look so good to me- I have to have SOME part of it- at least smelling it is safe! LOL!

-Kendra

Read all your post...Im so happy that all are on the right track and feeling good. # Castiel this is for you...be encouraged...I endured those negative comments also. This is my take......this is your life you need to get healthy for you dont worry about the man to the left or to the right. They dont live in your body. I told every one in my office I did it....its a about me and my health...I cant worry about what others think...At the end of the day I will be healthy and enjoying this one life we get.

As for me im a dec 17 'er also down 15lbs felling great going into the puree stage.cant wait to hit the gym full blast. The mid section sawness is disappearing. A little tired of the shakes but I keep pressing on. I have notice my knee pain also slightly disappearing. Well congratulations on every one progresss.....Again best decision I have made for ME!

Hello Fellow Dec 17th sleevers! All is well here been doing good went through a rough patch right before christmas and had to take a trip to ER to get hydrated cause i got dehydrated besides that its all good ! I havent took much pain meds if I need them I take during the day cause they make me not be able to sleep at night ! I went to dr yesterday have felt fine except for a gas bubble on my left side and had to have a esaphgram done and they said that I had a controled leak but surgeon seems to think that it is old scar tissue from my band so for percausion had to keep my drain in another week ! I start my full liquid on tuesday (SO READY) oh i wore a bra to the dr yesterday it was a sports bra but pretty excited about that lol the nurse was laughing at me cause i havent got to wear one ! I'm down 15lbs since surgery pretty excited about that !!!! Hope Everybody is doing good Godbless everybody

Thank you jewels, Alabamasleever and blue eyes! Your thoughtful feedback has really helped me feel and do better. I'm still struggling with the amount I'm eating( I can eat at least a cup of creamed soup at a sitting). So I plan on discussing the size of my pouch with my surgeon on my 2 week post-op appt. but the fact that I can confess and get sincere feedback from people that really understand what I'm going through helps a lot! I hope you are all doing well today. When are you guys planing on returning to work? What kind of work do u do?

I'm a nurse and going back Monday. My surgeon cleared me this week to do whatever I want, no lifting restrictions or anything. Planning on starting back to gym next week also.

Im a cashier for a grocery store and i do a lot of lifting pulling and pushing so my doctor took me out for s month. Im finding it hard to be home all the time and not busy like normal so when i go see my doctor on the 3rd maybe he'll let me go back! I need something to do other than being home thinking about food!

Okay... I gave a few things to confess. Maybe coming clean with some things will help me get back on track. I've been having a really difficult time with head hunger. It started with chewing and spitting out food. Christmas cookies' date=' buttered bread . Then I started putting Hershey kisses in my mouth and letting them melt. WHY AM I STRUGGLING SO Much?! In the last few days I've had the hardest time controlling myself.... Sneaking bites of Mac and cheese or eating Pringles.... I don't understand what is wrong with me!! I don't blend or strain my creamed Soups... I guess I expected to get sick and learn my lesson, but nothing I've eaten has mad me sick....yet. I thought I was strong! i thought I could do this!! I need preyers.... And therapy. I'm sorry. I feel like a failure. Please don't ignore this post. I need feedback. Even if its just to chew me out![/quote']

Wow!!! I am not as brave as you. I've had these crazy cravings (although not as before surgery) it's more the idea of what smells or looks good; but I never considered to actually have a bite, I'm way too scared of having a leak and having to go back to the hospital, and going through the worst (in my opinion) part of this again.

I'm sticking to what literature I was given to deal with this like: taking a leisurely walk- phone a friend- read a book. Me, I like to go outside away from temptations and enjoy a slow walk around my yard and make mental notes of what improvements I'm gonna do when I'm better Abel.

The way I see it, this a second chance to do things differently. To make better choices about my health and life style. Why go back to what made so unhealthily that I had to resort to such a drastic solution. I cannot live the same way as before.

If only I could get over the weird sensation in my stomach every time I swallow, I hate it!! Oh and my urge to burp every five seconds or maybe not seconds minutes... The seconds are actually held up by hiccups!!!

(Lol)

When will this stage go away someone . . .anyone ?

Okay... I gave a few things to confess. Maybe coming clean with some things will help me get back on track. I've been having a really difficult time with head hunger. It started with chewing and spitting out food. Christmas cookies' date=' buttered bread . Then I started putting Hershey kisses in my mouth and letting them melt. WHY AM I STRUGGLING SO Much?! In the last few days I've had the hardest time controlling myself.... Sneaking bites of Mac and cheese or eating Pringles.... I don't understand what is wrong with me!! I don't blend or strain my creamed soups... I guess I expected to get sick and learn my lesson, but nothing I've eaten has mad me sick....yet. I thought I was strong! i thought I could do this!! I need preyers.... And therapy. I'm sorry. I feel like a failure. Please don't ignore this post. I need feedback. Even if its just to chew me out![/quote']

Missjessica-no one should chew you out,silly girl! You are here seeking support and advice. One thing that might help is to get all the foods you are not supposed to have out of the house. If that isn't possible (like if you have kids), then put the ones you crave in a different spot so you actually have to think about where they are. Maybe just having those few extra moments to think will give you pause to stop yourself.

This is hard - really really hard! But don't think of yourself as a failure. That kind of thinking starts the negative downward spiral. You slipped, we all will at sometime, but give yourself a reset and start again.

You said therapy as a joke I suspect, but having someone to talk these feelings through with will really help. You are going through a major life change.

Hang in there. You will make it through this tough time. The reward is gonna be great!

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hello everyone. i also had my sleeve done on the 17th. not exactly sure how much weight ive lost but wen i weighed myself last sunday with my sneakers on it was only four to five pounds and i was very disappointed. the first couple days were easy as far as hunger cravings then they kicked in. im also having trouble with drinking enough too. hopefully this week with the puree stage things will become easier and hopefully when i have my follow up this week i will have lost more weight so i wont feel like i did it all for nothing. good luck to u all:)

I just wanted you know that the hunger pains have kicked in for me as well . I want to eat but afraid I will gain weight . Is anyone else going through the same thing

yes im definitely going through that