I need to VENT!

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

Hang in there! It’ll get better. Just stick it out now, and you’ll really reap the rewards later by setting the ground work for healthy habits. You can do it! You’re really close to the point after surgery when a lot of patients finally start to feel better, and you probably will soon, too.

[jann0929 1]

I am 3 months post-op and have lost 53 lbs. The first 2 months were rough. I had to eat every 2 hrs and it was like 1/2 cup or less of food. It was hard to get in Water and I almost got dehydrated from not getting enough. But I kept working on trying to eat something, even if it was cottage cheese, every 2 hrs and when I was not eating I was drinking. It does get better. I dont think I get all the Protein I need to and still struggle with that but its a work in progress. Hang in there!

[azziew 7]

It is so hard but do your best I just get as much Protein as I can

[Band07 374]

3 weeks and 2 days post op and today was by far the best day Iv had !! I actually felt normal again ! For anyone still struggling hang in there, this time last week I was hating life !! Amazing what a difference a week can make !!

[tntangel1 0]

hey i feel the same a little buyer remorse ,well from what everyone says it well get better i can't wait.

[Casey235 83]

I have at least one Protein Bar a day, plus a Protein shake! The bars practically dissolve when you chew them! cheese also helps me get to protein goal!!!

[cute1 9]

Band 07

Glad you are better. I had my resleeve yesterday. I am feeling ok

[Band07 374]

Band 07

Glad you are better. I had my resleeve yesterday. I am feeling ok

Thanks ! I sent you a PM, I want to hear all about how it went for you !!

[Debi287 4]

Casey. I'm curious what kind of bars do you eat.

[azziew 7]

Make a bad choice today people

[blashlee 509]

1. 18 lbs in a month is amazing. I keep seeing a lot of people post "I've only lost xx lbs since surgery." If you're using the word lost, you're doing great.

2. You're healing. Your stomach is inflamed and tight. It makes it really hard to get anything in, even liquids. My first few weeks I would get so frustrated about not being able to get my liquids in. Now, I'm 7 weeks post op and still I can barely finish a kids portion of Beans from Chipotle. But I take down all the fluids! Anything i ever eat there's either leftovers or i end up throwing something out (or feeding it to my dog).

3. If eating is a struggle for you, then drink your nutrition. If you're on a proper Vitamin regimen, your body can survive on Water, Vitamins and Protein for awhile. Protein and fluids also aid with healing.

If you're feeling restriction in your stomach, that means your surgery is working. If you're not able to pass any food or liquid at all, you need to see your doctor. It doesn't sound like the latter is your problem. You will eventually get more comfortable eating. Some foods work better than others. Try soft foods for longer than what your dr recommends. Add protein to Soup or yogurt etc. I found yogurt to be the easier thing to tolerate in my first few weeks.

You'll get there! Focus on your fluids and protein to maintain your nutrition levels. If your vitamins are too big or are gross, try some other ones. Everything I take is chewable or liquid except for my B complex, which is a very small gel cap I bought from my Dr's office.

[azziew 7]

This is the best thing anyone has posted in a long time

[KalelsWifey 318]

I agree. I like that there is a 'B*itch Board' bc we all need to sometimes...

I sometimes don't want to say how I'm feeling bc you'll get some people with "you know what you were signing up for". I'm sorry when your in a bad way, it's not the time to hear how your not doing this right, that right, and you should've rethought what you were doing an so on.

[SeattleDeb 2]

I am 1 month post op and I am so unhappy .. I hate having to eat.. it's a chore.. I never get my Protein in or my Water intake.. let alone my vitamins... Everyday I say this is a new day try.. but I always feel full ..when I do eat .. I feel blah.. no matter what I eat.. I try to follow my plan to the T.. and I've only lost 18 lbs since surgery day.. I don't have energy ever.. I started walking more.. nothing crazy about a mile a day.. I knew this was going to be hard but I am on such a funk.. idk how to get myself out!!! HELP!!!

[myjourneyagain 45]

1. 18 lbs in a month is amazing. I keep seeing a lot of people post "I've only lost xx lbs since surgery." If you're using the word lost, you're doing great.

2. You're healing. Your stomach is inflamed and tight. It makes it really hard to get anything in, even liquids. My first few weeks I would get so frustrated about not being able to get my liquids in. Now, I'm 7 weeks post op and still I can barely finish a kids portion of Beans from Chipotle. But I take down all the fluids! Anything i ever eat there's either leftovers or i end up throwing something out (or feeding it to my dog).

3. If eating is a struggle for you, then drink your nutrition. If you're on a proper Vitamin regimen, your body can survive on Water, Vitamins and Protein for awhile. Protein and fluids also aid with healing.

If you're feeling restriction in your stomach, that means your surgery is working. If you're not able to pass any food or liquid at all, you need to see your doctor. It doesn't sound like the latter is your problem. You will eventually get more comfortable eating. Some foods work better than others. Try soft foods for longer than what your dr recommends. Add protein to Soup or yogurt etc. I found yogurt to be the easier thing to tolerate in my first few weeks.

You'll get there! Focus on your fluids and protein to maintain your nutrition levels. If your vitamins are too big or are gross, try some other ones. Everything I take is chewable or liquid except for my B complex, which is a very small gel cap I bought from my Dr's office.

Thanks for the information. I'm scheduled for June 15th and looking forward to my new life!!