3 weeks post-op and I'm struggling!

[unsurenewbie 0]

Hello everyone!

I was sleeved on December 7th, and although I'm only 3 weeks out I feel like I'm having trouble!

I frequently feel hungry. Protein Shakes don't satisfy me, so I try to eat Protein. My plan says to only eat 2 oz at a time. But I just seem to have trouble balancing. Either the 2 oz doesn't feel me up, or I overeat and experience pain and nausea. This makes me worry that I am stretching my sleeve!

Anyone else experienced this?

Thanks!

[suepeeps 230]

I think many of us have felt that way. It really depends on what I eat as to how full I feel. I am almost 4 months out and still sometimes feel like I may have eaten too much. I am losing at a rate I am very happy with.

I doubt you are stretching your sleeve. It takes time to get used to what to eat and how much of it. I notice it is harder for me to eat in the mornings. I don't eat as much then as I do other meals. I also fill up sooner some days than others. I have no idea why.

I love my sleeve! Good luck to you.

[stinker 36]

I had surgery the day before you did - the Protein Shakes and Unjury powder really kept me from being hungry, but I felt VERY FATIGUED. It was when I was able to eat Protein again that I felt more energetic. I have had to experiment with how much food to eat, to learn to stop BEFORE I feel full. I use 8 oz plexiglass ramekins to get a good visual of how much I should eat (NOT THE WHOLE THING FULL! Just the bottom of the dish...). I have been managing about 3 oz of protein with a couple of bites of veg and fruit. I chew, chew, chew, and if I don't chew enough and I eat too mindlessly, I can feel the stretch in my sleeve. I agree with Suepeeps...if you are following instructions, the likelihood that you are doing any real damage is LOW! Also, at first, it seemed like I had a hard time distinguishing hunger from the sensation of my stomach being empty, or even just feeling thirsty. When you feel unsatisfied, tried sipping on some Water or crystal lite and see if that helps? Good luck and thanks for your post!