I'm 5 days post op and I'm hitting the "regret" phase. I know everyone goes through it and it usually goes away. I was doing so good yesterday and today I can't even drink enough without feeling full. I'm so depressed. I knew this would happen and I have hope but this really sucks. Words of encouragement would be great. Thanks

It's all about time! The first few weeks are full of trying to figure out when to eat, then drink, what to eat, when to take vitamins, etc. I promise it all gets better, you figure it all out, and you realize all the wonderful changes that take place in your weight and your life! This will pass and you will be very happy as you see and feel the results! Just hang in there!!

This to will pass. I was feeling the same way at first. It's perfectly normal. As you continue to recover, you will get in more liquids and Protein and feel better. Slowly every day it does get better. I even started exercising this past week (bike and walking) and that seemed to make me feel better too (never would have said that before)

I'm almost three weeks out and my biggest fear is going back to work Monday and figuring out what I can bring to eat/drink all day. Hoping my coworkers don't Celebrate my return with food I physically can't and shouldn't eat.

Good luck and look at the end goal. Try searching for pics on this forum. It's inspiring.

Think ahead a about how great your going to feel. Get out of your own head. Find something to do. A crossword, tv , knitting go for a walk even if it's just a minute to get fresh air. You can do this girl!

I definitely sucks when you are in the moment a few days/weeks out and you are wondering if you will ever feel normal again. I had my share of despair and regret in those early days. All I can tell you is what you already know, it DOES get better. And it actually gets better really fast in the grand scheme of things. Hang in there.

Hi @@Jazmundo

Try to think out things one at a time. I found myself getting overwhelmed trying to get fluids, Protein, walk, and deal with everyday life. I found that if I slowed down and tackled the most important (Water, fluids & rest early on), it was a little bearable. It's a major change, and does a serious head trip on you.

Don't worry so much about the Vitamins, protein right now. Try drinking room temp, or warm liquids to start. When your comfortable try to incorporate protein. It's difficult in the beginning, I had buyers remorse too, but pretty soon you will be loving the new you even more than the previous you! Nothing says "I've made it", by getting on the scale and seeing you've lost the equivalent of a small human (I lost a 100lb human lol).

Good luck! You can do it!

Thanks for all the encouragement! I feel better this morning. I might even venture to the store today

I keep telling myself " sip,sip,sip....."

I know right! I find it hard to do anything else if all I'm doing is thinking about sipping water. I figure as long as I'm drinking my protein shakes and having a popsicle now and then and drinking a bottle of water....That should be fine. I'm still urinating 3x daily

The protein is the most important - especially now our bodies need it to heal but today - the thought of drinking them is not appealing to me

I'm living off of sipping decaf tea, sf pudding, and sf fudgecicles. Next week get to start scrambled eggs etc...it's going to get better by the week! I've been kind of down too but we got this

My Dr. Plan won't let me start pudding or yogurt until 1 week post op. That's when I can start adding soup and soft foods but only 2 options per day

I was clear liquids for the first week. Then added full liquid the second and the third week will be soft foods.

I see.. I can't wait to start soft solids! One more week!

I see.. I can't wait to start soft solids! One more week!

Jazzmundo- I can't wait either! Being cooped up in the house during all these snowstorms we keep getting isn't helping either