I'm just looking for people to talk to about all of the changes, fears and concerns of this journey . I'm so afraid of not loosing enough weight not sure if that is normal :\

My sleeve was on 5/13. I think your feelings are normal. I have them too. I don't want to fail at this like I have ever other diet in my life. Thank God my family, friends and co workers have been 100% supportive. I don't know how anyone could go through all of this without support. Yesterday was a bit of a down day for me. One of

my incisions was bleeding a little and I was nauseous all day and couldn't eat much. I woke up today feeling much better. Gonna try and get out and about today. Good luck with your recovery. You'll do awesome!

Edited May 18, 201511 yr by rgr26

Had sleeve done 4/30/15.

@@kmagno I was sleeved on the 6th. I have been VERY blessed with no real issues so far~

This is a forever change in my mind. I have fought my weight most of my life. I am not looking to get to a size "0" or even a "6". I am looking forward to maybe a size10? What are your goals as far as weight loss?

I do have some concerns and I have already heard the "that was stupid why not have your mouth wired shut" response. It was MY call. I was never TOLD by any medical professional I needed to consider this for help. I looked around and thought to myself "do I want to be rolling around in a motorized cart, or having my husband having to take care of me (he is eight years older) in a few years because I can't?" Then there is my two grandsons, I want to be able to play and enjoy them for a long time.

I just made a post last week titled One Week+ Post Op if you can find it, you may find it useful. I was sleeved 5/6/15. And my concern now, to be honest, I still have the same desires to eat.......

I was sleeved on 5/13 and have many of the same concerns of failing but I keep turning to here to get help when family isn't really sure what to say. Keep your head up it will get better and we will all be happy with our thinner bodies.

I was sleeved on 5/11 and have been blessed with no complications. Lost 15 lbs to date. I have fears about eating new foods. My stomach is settling down but it still lets me know when I am drinking/ eating to fast.

I was sleeved on 5/5/2015- the first 2 weeks I struggled a lot with some emotional ties to mealtime- which made me think I was hungry. This week has been easier - I have been focusing on chewing gum when I think I need to chew, and getting more water, and I feel more settled about not having a big meal. There is such a social aspect to meals in our family, and I started with the feeling that the social time was over, but now I see that isn't changing. I can have my broth just the same as I ate the meal before. I think it will all get much easier when actual food can be eaten. This is so hard, but will be so worth it - and after a couple weeks, I feel better about the decision. I'm down 18lbs now.

Hi,

I was sleeved on May 13th and have had no complications thus far. Is anyone struggling with their sweet tooth? If so, what have you tried to handle the craving? I got a juicer so that I can make fresh fruit and vegetables juice, Is this a good solution?

Also, Is anyone struggling with their skin, mine is super dry. Any body lotions recommendations?

Was sleeved on the May 12th, can't wait to move on to purée foods! In two more days, I can eat an egg!!! Yay, I'm down 17 pounds so far!!

Thanks for all of your replies. This group has been so much help. Tuesday will mark week 2 and I am down 17 pounds. I am definitely still learning how to eat and drink slowly. My stomach tell me when I'm not doing things right. My current challenge is the vitamins. I k ow I need them but one gummy chew has my stomach full. Is there any reason why we can't take gel caps or regular pills instead?

Hello, I was sleeved May 15th. I'm dealing with the same issues. It's scary to allow oneself the permission to succeed.