Today is my 6 week post op mark. I have lost around 29 pounds but have gained 4 of that back. I think I have lost that same 4 pounds about 5 times already. I am feeling very frustrated and as much as I hate to say it, I regret having the surgery. I feel exhausted all the time, I can't get enough fluids in me so I tend to stay a little dehydrated, and regardless of what I eat every time I eat my stomach hurts. Has anyone else experienced this? Will it ever get better? Will I ever not regret having the surgery?

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I am drinking Gatorade and am taking my vitamins. The last day or two I seem to be tolerating things a little better. Although I did vomit for the first time the other night since coming home. I do not tolerate pizza. Lol Yesterday I was able to eat a very small amount of steak cut up into very tiny pieces along with some broccoli and sweet potato. I was really surprised I did as well with it as I did. I am, however, having a lot of trouble with heartburn again. I guess if it's not one thing it's another. Still wondering if I did the right thing by having the surgery though.

For me.. Its been one of the greatest decisions of my life. Its rough at first getting used to things but for me well worth it. I hv no regrets at all.

you have to start very slowly introducing foods, and then one or two bites is ALL you need.. and CHEW it until you cannot chew it anymore, we are (were) all so used to GULPING our food down..we cannot do that anymore.... It still bothers me to go out to eat and watch ALL the food people eat in one setting.... when we go out, I look for the best grilled meat.. and a veggie... i take 3-6 bites, and I am done, I bring the rest home for hubby or use it for lunch the next day and maybe even the next.... FOOD will and should take on a WHOLE NEW MEANING to you.... yes I am a year and 18 mos out..... but I am STILL VERY careful what I try to eat.. because if you do not you will pay with the burping and icky feeling.... it just is not worth it for me...........ROCK THAT SLEEVE and DRINK that WATER or any other liquid you can get down.......... Ü