Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Hardest Thing About This ?



Recommended Posts

Ok friends, I'm just curious to what the hardest thing after surgery is in your opinion ? We all know life can be cruel sometimes and isn't fair either but it is what you make of it ! So let me here what's been your ( hardest thing ) !!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The gas pain! My 1st time around I was not warned about the pain from the leftover gas that they pump in you! That was the worst part for me...this time around I will be prepared to ask for drugs so I can sleep thru it!

Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Slowing down. Everything is slower! eating, walking even falling asleep! It seems to take forever to things and I am NOT a patient person!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for your replys , gas pain I'm not looking forward to ! As far as getting in Protein and liquids I'm going to try my hardest and patience I'm going to have to learn that also I eat very quick and need to change my wife is helping me with that. Thanks again Lou

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not being able to keep things down. I have been so active, but it always ends in feeling sick and sore. I know I must sound like a baby, but it's really hard to deal with. I get plain tired of getting sick everytime I eat. Now, I don't even like the way food feels in my pouch. Don't even really want to eat. And that's combated by the fact that I'm always hungry and miss food. It's the strangest struggle yet.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Chaotica, are there things you can eat without trouble or does everything make you sick ?have you talked to your Dr? Hope it gets better for you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Chaotica' date=' are there things you can eat without trouble or does everything make you sick ?have you talked to your Dr? Hope it gets better for you[/quote']

I'm having a hard time with everything. I've gone back to soft and liquid to run head on into the same problem. Thanks Lou, I'm sure it will get better in time. It can't rain forever. :')

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not being able to keep things down. I have been so active' date=' but it always ends in feeling sick and sore. I know I must sound like a baby, but it's really hard to deal with. I get plain tired of getting sick everytime I eat. Now, I don't even like the way food feels in my pouch. Don't even really want to eat. And that's combated by the fact that I'm always hungry and miss food. It's the strangest struggle yet.[/quote']

Ask your to try you on Prilosec , my surgeon gave me the for getting sick all the time , I was afraid the first time I took it , but afraid throwing up all day I tried it and been fine since you take b4 meal I normal take at Breakfast cause you only take once a day. I feel much better since givin these pills.

7*10*12

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The hardest thing is this underlying feeling of uneasiness. I think it's from not processing feelings. I used to eat when I was upset. Now I don't. So I need to find something else to help me cope. Working out helps. Talking helps. I think it's time to start that counseling they talked about in class. 9 weeks out and -50 pounds.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I shall do that. I'll try anything at this point. But I'm not sure how to handle this dislike of food in my pouch. I mean I just hate the way it feels. Aside of the throwing up, it has been so long, it just feels like it does not belong.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not being able to keep things down. I have been so active' date=' but it always ends in feeling sick and sore. I know I must sound like a baby, but it's really hard to deal with. I get plain tired of getting sick everytime I eat. Now, I don't even like the way food feels in my pouch. Don't even really want to eat. And that's combated by the fact that I'm always hungry and miss food. It's the strangest struggle yet.[/quote']

I have the same problem. I just don't want food anymore. Nothing sounds good and I hate getting sick. I know it's trial and error and I have to learn what works but I'm so tired of not wanting food. Also, I eat less now than I did 2 weeks ago. Can barely get a 1/4 of a cup down. It's a struggle!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I went through a phase of not wanting to eat anything to wanting to eat all my favorite old trigger foods. Grocery shopping has been a little depressing, as has watching my loved ones and friends eat my faves. But losing almost 50 lbs in 6 weeks is worth it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×