Dear All

My name is Sat and I had my gastric sleeve done on 5th Sept 2014, it's my fourth day and whilst I'm getting over the pain. I feel more tired and miss food. I know it's normal but I'm scared that I may slip into depression because I miss eating. I know why I did this surgery but I'm worried that I won't be able to get through the next four weeks on liquids.

I'm really not liking eating Soup it's not hitting that savoury spot.

I guess what I'm asking you all do you have any advice for me.

Help....

As long as you can control yourself and not swallow or chew on it, I sucked on beef Jerky to help me with feeling like normal. It won't be long before you are planning out some foods you actually enjoy for puree form. I miss food too, but I don't miss what I let it do to my body or how I let it control my life. You have to get out of the house if possible for those walks. You aren't alone in this either. If you want to get on here and talk about just what it is you miss about food, feel free. I was obsessed with talking about it for the first month and lamenting over things I would never be able to eat again, only that isn't the case at all. You will be able to enjoy all the things you love again once you are healed, just not as often and in moderation.

Thank you so much that really has helped xx

I had my surgery on September 3, 2014. I really enjoy eating sugar free Popsicles. They are crunchy and you can chew them. You can also chew on the Popsicle sticks too.

I have my surgery next week and am worried about the same thing. I have been seeing a Phycologist for a couple of months to prepare me. Maybe try talking to a Heath professional about it and ways to deal with it. It's my big concern so I definately get ya!