I have lost 20lbs so far. I am happy about that, but I honestly would rather have those 20lbs back plus some if I could turn back. I hate this new life. I'm tired of being tired. I barely eat and barely drink. Water makes me nauses. I hear of so many great stories and keep saying, maybe next week or month or year I'll be better. I am hoping that I feel different at 6mths. At this point I really dont care about anything else but feeling normal again. I am not one that had any complications. I believe all im going through is normal but when will it be over. Yeah, yeah, I'm only 5wks out but I do regret this surgery. I wish I could take it back. Oh yes, I did do plenty of research too. Another thing I regret is having my surgery in mexico. The staff and surgeon were great but now who do I see for my followups. Email just doesn't do it for me. I dont have health insurance so I guess I just have to pull thru myself. Im sick of protein shakes, soups, and apple juice. I wake up each morning thinking am i gonna be able to eat and drink normal today?. Gosh I better quick because im could just go on and on the way I feel right now.

I know you probably don't want to hear it, but it honestly gets better. I remember being exhausted for at least a month afterward. By 6 months out I was eating fairly normal, and now over 2 years out, I live a pretty normal life. The beginning is the worst. You feel like ****, you can't eat anything, and you keep thinking "What the hell did I just do to myself". Good luck and I hope you start to feel better sooner rather than later.

I have lost 20lbs so far. I am happy about that' date=' but I honestly would rather have those 20lbs back plus some if I could turn back. I hate this new life. I'm tired of being tired. I barely eat and barely drink. Water makes me nauses. I hear of so many great stories and keep saying, maybe next week or month or year I'll be better. I am hoping that I feel different at 6mths. At this point I really dont care about anything else but feeling normal again. I am not one that had any complications. I believe all im going through is normal but when will it be over. Yeah, yeah, I'm only 5wks out but I do regret this surgery. I wish I could take it back. Oh yes, I did do plenty of research too. Another thing I regret is having my surgery in Mexico. The staff and surgeon were great but now who do I see for my followups. Email just doesn't do it for me. I dont have health insurance so I guess I just have to pull thru myself. Im sick of Protein shakes, soups, and apple juice. I wake up each morning thinking am i gonna be able to eat and drink normal today?. Gosh I better quick because im could just go on and on the way I feel right now.[/quote']

I'm sad to hear it:( are you not on normal solid foods yet? I am six weeks

Out and began introducing new solid food at 4 wks... So far so good. I am low on energy too but I'm thinking its time to add some excersize? Also I added b12. I have my drs support here... Love him to death but he is clueless as to my surgery;) I had mine done in Mexico.... Are there questions you have that they aren't answering?

I wonder if it has anything to do with the low bmi.

I mean its pretty major for anyone to do..

I say that because I used be an electrologist and when women came to me with a full beard they would go through the pain with few problems to get rid of it. But if someone or a friend only had a couple of hairs and came to me they would jump off the table and say Hell No!!

Anyway sorry you feel that way. I know it doesn't matter right now but it will get easier...

Better make the best of it. There's no going back. No point in getting mad about it now. Hello, 20 lbs?

-Kendra

Hi Happydaisy! Keep your head up, believe me I know just how you are feeling. I am 6 months out and down 105 lbs, and I'm so glad I made this decision to change my life. But in the beginning it was not all great, it took me at least 2 months after surgery before I started feeling better, it wasn't until I started eating Protein that I really started feeling stronger.

There were days that I would just cry and say "why did I do this to myself! Why didn't I just eat right like I was supposed to"! But I promise you, you will be happy with your decision in a very short time!

Keep us updated on your progress and take lots of pictures so you can look back and say "I can't believe I used to look like that"! Good luck!

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I take my vitamins, b12, and calcium. They do answer my questions when I email them. They're great, its just better going to see your doctor. I can have solids but they seem to kinda get stuck. It goes down but its just easier eating soups. I eat some mushies but again it seems to want to pile up in my throat. The previous post said that she felt normal again in 6mths. I hope by then I will too. Thank you guys so much for your encouraging words. Im so thankful for this site.

Better make the best of it. There's no going back. No point in getting mad about it now. Hello' date=' 20 lbs?

-Kendra[/quote']

I know. I'm not mad just frustrated.

I would start of with trying to get more fluids in you will feel better. Try G2, Also get a good chew able Iron to take it will help with energy. Once you are tackling these things focus of foods next. Time does make things better and I get really tight with stress so that it hard. Also try drinking something hot in the am to relax your new tiny tummy. It helps a lot.

I wonder if it has anything to do with the low bmi.

I mean its pretty major for anyone to do..

I say that because I used be an electrologist and when women came to me with a full beard they would go through the pain with few problems to get rid of it. But if someone or a friend only had a couple of hairs and came to me they would jump off the table and say Hell No!!

Anyway sorry you feel that way. I know it doesn't matter right now but it will get easier...

Could be. I was 208lbs and my goal is 150lbs. My bmi was 33. Thanks

My energy levels returned around the 3 month mark. The first 6 weeks were pretty tough despite having my parents along for the first three weeks and a very supportive husband. Hang in there. You will notice improvement as you go. I also recommend getting a weight loss surgery specific cookbook.

Also, you might consider looking into joining a support group. I dont think they have requirements that you must have surgery at their center and they are usually free.

Best of Luck to you! I'm only 2-1/2 weeks out. I'm eating baked fish, cottage cheese, cheese sticks, I made spinach/chicken soup, and a variety of light Progresso soups. I drink water from the minute my feet hit the ground in the morning (always have though). I add protein to coffee, SF hot chocolate, plus i drink protein shakes. Sorry it's giving you a hard time, hang in there - keep posting - everyone here is GREAT tough love and all. Water and protein, plus vitamins - you'll be the better for it. Again, best of luck!

I think fish is pretty easy to get in also. Its very soft if you bake it in the oven.

Best of Luck to you! I'm only 2-1/2 weeks out. I'm eating baked fish' date=' cottage cheese, cheese sticks, I made spinach/chicken soup, and a variety of light Progresso soups. I drink Water from the minute my feet hit the ground in the morning (always have though). I add Protein to coffee, SF hot chocolate, plus i drink protein shakes. Sorry it's giving you a hard time, hang in there - keep posting - everyone here is GREAT tough love and all. Water and protein, plus Vitamins - you'll be the better for it. Again, best of luck![/quote']

Wow congrats to u... I wish I could have some fish yummmmy. my surgery was 12/28 & im on stage 3 puree and im haveing a hard time I think my acid reflux is whats stoppinv me. I eat less and less everyday.. Too painful

I can say it does get better. I'm almost a month post op, but I've had no complications and only some days do I feel tired or crappy.

Try getting in all your Protein and remember to hydrate. I don't know how your diet works, but I'm already on soft foods and I feel almost normal while eating. It's just a matter of measuring stuff so it doesn't get stuck or feel like it's rising back up in your throat. GOTTA CHEW AND GO SLOW. Savor every bite.

It will get better. You just have to keep telling yourself that.

Could be. I was 208lbs and my goal is 150lbs. My bmi was 33. Thanks

We have the same stats!