Hello all:

Stats:

5'7, 264 BMI was 41, 40 yrs old , from NY.

For so many years I allowed my weight to ruin my life. I don't go out. I live with back and knee pain. I have a young handsome husband who is active and I can never enjoy things he does. I can't work out because I throw my back out and then cannot work. I am a Nurse Practitioner and work in an ER. I need to move and do not want to lose that. I decided to do the sleeve. Having a hard time. I feel hungry but I know it's only in my head. I am having a hard time with clears. They feel like they are getting stuck, I get pain and feel like I have to belch. I am taking SMALL sips. It's driving me crazy. They want me on clear liquids for two weeks. I have one week left. Praying I can handle it. No protein is hard for me. No energy. Reading these posts makes me feel better. This is a great support. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

No Protein? You can still get some protein with clear liquids. If you feel like the liquid is getting stuck I would recommend slowing down, you may be full. I get mild tightness in my throat and STOP drinking or eating. I do belch more, but that's it. Its weird to open the refrigerator and go "Hmmm, yep, not hungry". Are you getting enough fluids? I asked that question and even my NUT said not enough Water will make you feel tired. I am doing much better now - still a little sluggish but not like before. You may want to time yourself doing the liquids and make sure you are over doing it.

hang in there - it will get better!

I am five months out and still feel like I have chocking feeling. You try to get it up and you can't

it really is painful. Almost as bad as taking that one bite to many and you are doubled over in pain

This is a lifetime change and I know it gets better over time. we just have to be patient. The

weight loss it worth it. I am at a stall right now, I lost a lot of weight at first, I think I have hit a stall and it is really upsetting. I have been walking a lot, hoping it will jump start my

weight loss again. I have lost 91 lbs so far and I want to lose 50 more. I hope to have it all off

by my first year anniversary.

You need your protein @@GSDMom Look for Isopure at GNC or other liquid Proteins. I understand that some of the shakes are a little thick this soon to your surgery, but you do have other options. Unflavored in crystal light is what I used. And as far as it feeling like it's getting stuck, it may be that your sips are a little bigger than you realize, or you are sipping and then sipping again too soon. Slow down and sip ALL THE TIME to get your fluids in. That is crucial so you don't become dehydrated. Take care!

Thank you all. I am going to GNC today. Any small sip is causing that discomfort. It's annoying. What clear protein is there to add to crystal light? I will try anything. My doctor and NUT do not think its a problem no protein for two weeks. It confuses me. I am feeling like this was a mistake. I am scared. I read that a lot of people during first two weeks feel the same. Once in awhile you like to have that hamburger. I won't be able to do that now. Was this the worst mistake of my life? Or am I just over reacting because I have not eaten. I am speaking to someone. No worries. But this still plays in my mind.