I recently had my surgery on 4/10 and I'm on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks I have found myself to be very emotional when does it start to get better?

Had my sleeve April 9. My trick is to make sure you eat what you like. My gas has subsided but my stomach growls a lot. Also remember your shakes count as part of your liquids; that's already 30-40 oz. a couple more glasses of Water and your good. Introduce puréed food slowly. Walk walk walk. I feel great. Good luck to all.

My Dr said the shakes don't count

My nutrition discharge instructions say ". Drink 48-64 ounces of fluid daily, which includes protein drinks. "

It was around week 3 for me. Maybe around 3 1/2 weeks? When the purée diet started.

Where can I find that at

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury makes a Protein chicken broth powder too. Online order only.

I recently had my surgery on 4/10 and I'm on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks I have found myself to be very emotional when does it start to get better?

I think, and this is just MHO.....so much of what we deal with, pre op and post op, is in our heads. It's too bad the doctor's just work on our tummy and can't do anything about our heads and all the head games we play with ourselves!!! Focus on your new life, every day is ONE step closer to your ultimate goal. It's a wild ride and boy is it fun!!! You will be shrinking right before everyone's eyes, and although in the mirror, you may have trouble seeing what others see.....the clothes tell the story. When your pants start sagging like an entire family moved out.....it is a GREAT feeling!!!

Some people whine and hate not being able to eat like we could prior to surgery.....at almost three years out, I REJOICE in eating less. I hope and pray that this lack of real hunger will NEVER end!!!! To me, this is a game I play every day and I'm winning.

When will things get better, today if you're willing to realize what a journey your on and Celebrate that, every step of it, the ups and downs!!! Good luck and have fun!

I have nightmares 2 I Think its the pain meds & it will get better in time I was sleeved april 3rd good luck

OMG - the Hydrocodone was HORRIBLE. I only took it at night, but I had terrible nightmares. I later found out from a family member that this is some times a side affect, or is it effect? Anyway, I ditched it and asked the doctor for Tylenol #3. I took it for several nights and I was finished, by the end of week 2, I wasn't taking anything except an occasional OTC Tylenol liquid. My heating pad during the day was the best 'medicine' if you ask me. It felt wonderful.

Yes, the GNC stores carry them. If you don't like them, they will take them back even if they have been opened.

I actually like them better after surgery than I did before surgery.

I took three different Protein powders back to GNC, all opened. You DO need to keep the receipt, I got to where, I'd just tape it ON the package so I wouldn't lose it.

You are perfectly normal. Most women at least do have an emotional time during the first week. I could not understand why I was just crying all day one day. (it was day 5 or 6 post op) I had no regrets, It was just like major PMS, not the bitchy kinds, just purely the girly crying kind. It got better. Your body is going through major changes, give it time. Things are about to get sooooo much better!

Isopure can also be purchased through Amazon. While the taste is not my favorite thing, nothing will give you the protien bang for your buck like the Isopure. You can Water it down or add it to G2. Really a good way to get that Protein in though. And your liquids. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!

Hang in there! :)

I took three different Protein powders back to GNC' date=' all opened. You DO need to keep the receipt, I got to where, I'd just tape it ON the package so I wouldn't lose it.[/quote']

Hi I'm having a bad time with the protein. I have tried a lot and cannot stomach the taste of any. Thank you for letting us know that GNC takes them back if u don't like it. I have wasted enough money.

I keep holding to the faith it is going to get better! Once we get over this clear liquid diet, and get some energy! I was sleeved last Monday (4/8). I just started my pureed diet today. So I'm hoping to get some energy now! I also get to start B12, so hopefully that will help. And I'm praying that I'm not a slow loser! I've only lost 6 lbs this past week and that discourages me!

Hi I'm having a bad time with the Protein. I have tried a lot and cannot stomach the taste of any. Thank you for letting us know that GNC takes them back if u don't like it. I have wasted enough money.

The taste of the protein powders etc were sure incentive for me to start getting in ALL my protein via food ASAP. I drank my last protein bullet at 2.5 months!!! I gave up on the powders, yuck, yuck and double yuck!!! I switched to the 'bullets' or 'shots' because there was NO WAY I could choke one of the shakes down, I tried for the first week, to no avail. The hospital sent home a 'goodie bag' with samples of powders, Isopure and a protein shot from GNC. Make no mistake, they are not 'yummy'. You won't want to find watering hole, belly up to the bar and order one, but they are approx. 3.5 oz. EASY to do with so much less. I'd hold my nose and take a couple of sips in the morning, again at noon and finish off the little jewel in the evening. Rinse your mouth afterwards and with one, it packs 42 grams of protein. I found the blue raspberry the least offensive. I never lost my hair, labs were always stellar and I felt good. I'd get the rest of my protein with food. As soon as you can start eating additional food, an egg, 1% cottage cheese, tuna, steamed shrimp or just thawed shimp. These are all great sources of protein. From the beginning I start my day with a cup a skim milk in an ice cold glass glass....and I end my day the same way. My organic skim is 9 grams per cup, that is 18 right there!!! Good luck.....you're not alone with those shakes!!!

You are perfectly normal. Most women at least do have an emotional time during the first week. I could not understand why I was just crying all day one day. (it was day 5 or 6 post op) I had no regrets' date=' It was just like major PMS, not the bitchy kinds, just purely the girly crying kind. It got better. Your body is going through major changes, give it time. Things are about to get sooooo much better!

Isopure can also be purchased through Amazon. While the taste is not my favorite thing, nothing will give you the protien bang for your buck like the Isopure. You can Water it down or add it to G2. Really a good way to get that Protein in though. And your liquids. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!

Hang in there! :)[/quote']

I had the bitchy kind & my husband ask whats our problem lol

Where can I find that at

GNC they have this nasty after taste had 2 return mine

What stores can I find this in?

Its at GNC but they have this nasty after taste I had 2 return mine I ordered me some Protein ketchup and protein shots taste good

NORMAL!

I never had actual regret' date=' but I did have some freakout over the fact that the majority of my stomach was rotting in a Mexican bio-dump somewhere. Also when you're not eating for so long, you start to feel like it's never going to end and you can't face another sickening sweet Protein shake.... food is a VERY emotional thing for a lot of us. When someone interferes with my ability to have it, I get extremely emotional.. I cried on more than one occasion during my PRE-OP because I couldn't have what I wanted. I felt so stupid, but this is reality.

Also remember that your body has been through a huge physical trauma. Take it easy and cut yourself some slack. You are completely normal and this will pass and you'll be rocking your sleeve in no time.[/quote']

OMG. I'm on the 2nd day of my preopp liquid diet and driving in to work today I just started crying. never in my life have I felt stress and anxiety until these last few weeks leading up to surgery. Sure I'm in PMS mode and that plays a role... But it's the weirdest feeling. My boss even caught me crying in my office today and asked me what's wrong. I lied and told her that I was afraid of dying during surgery because I couldn't tell her why I was really crying. Hell I didn't even know why I was really crying.