Feeling like this is...

[Jennifer Rogers 111]

Too good to be true! Today is my one week surgeversary. I was 247 when beginning my two week pre op "torture", and I was down to 237 the morning of my surgery. Today, I am down to 229!!! I have had the easiest recovery and transition period that anyone can imagine. I had a large hiatal hernia repaired during my sleeve surgery, which added a bit to my post op soreness, but I was up walking two hours after I was out of recovery. I have been walking 3 miles a day since coming home, and haven't had to take any pain medicine since leaving the hospital. I have had no problem getting my daily Fluid or Protein in, I've developed a new taste for yogurt (ABHORED IT BEFORE). The only thing I've had even the slightest issue with is Jello. I love it, but I think its just too thick for me at this point. Two bites is about all I can handle before it triggers my full feeling. I have had zero cravings and no real hunger, let alone head hunger. food doesn't interest me in the slightest although I know I need to eat to live. Before surgery, I wasnervous that tv would trigger head hunger/cravings. Last night it seemed that every commercial was for food or the holidays. Believe it or not, my reaction was quite the opposite. I almost gagged over some things that USED to be favorites of mine. I also began thinking about serving sizes, and how in the world we get to the points in our lives that a SERVING isnt enough. It was a measurementthat was developed for a reason...its all we need to give our bodies fuel. Why and how did we begin thinking we had to clean up our plates that was loaded down with enough "servings" to feed 4 people?!?!? How gluttonous!! At this pount, it makes me physically sick to remember my eating habits...so sad that i never connected the dots before. I don't know what I expected after the procedure, but I certainly didn't assume it would be an easy journey...and it may not always be, but for the present its been a walk in the park. I am BEYOND blessed and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to get healthy and LIVE again. Good luck and prayers going up for each of you on this journey along side me.

[BitterSweet* 835]

I needed to hear this post. Thank you. Congratulations and good luck!

[Jennifer Rogers 111]

Have you had surgery yet, @@BitterSweet??

[BitterSweet* 835]

No, it'll be in December. =)

[Betts69 6]

Hi Jennifer. I too am one week post surgery. My experience hasn't been as smooth or as painless, but I'm feeling good right now. Unfortunately right after the sleeve, and for several days all I had was nausea and vomiting. For the most part that has passed, and I'm now in reflective mode. I too was giving thought to portion sizes, and the kinds of foods we were putting into our bodies. It is little wonder that we ended up in the shape we were in, and even more surprising is how we are still alive and in relative good health.

I find I'm curious as to how you are tolerating your Protein, and hydration. For whatever reason my body is not tolerating any of the Protein drinks. I was using a mixture of 3 different ones prior to surgery. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (all flavors, and the unflavored), Isopure Zero Carb (looks like Kool-Aid), and EAS Carb Control (chocolate and vanilla). Now I am able to sip about 6-8 times before my stomach won't take anymore (except the Isopure, one sip and it comes right back up). Within seconds my stomach starts grumbling and gurgling, and within about 10 minutes my body purges it, either up and out, or down and out. I'm not sure what else to do to get my Protein in. Right now I'm using Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar added) mixed with Skim Plus milk, and that is giving me like 15-17 grams per serving, although it can take me well over an hour to get an 8oz serving down. I'm also eating Greek yogurt and cream Soups made with the high protein milk. My post op DR appt is tomorrow and I'll mention all this to him, but I thought maybe you might have experienced some of this? Any suggestions you can think of? Thanks a lot and great luck to you. I'll be checking up on you as well. Take care

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@@Jennifer Rogers, i am glad you are having an easy recovery! The profound lack of hunger still surprises me. I've been learning to listen to my new anatomy and feel what its telling me. So far so good. Good luck to you on your journey.