Ive experienced the harmone dump, anxiety, no sleep, scared to eat, hard to meet protien and water goals. .i cannot wait for this to pass so i can be a success story

How long ago was your surgery? The first few weeks can be rough--hang in there!

9/15...was my surgery date

I have anxiety because i feel like a failure..it all seemed so simple pre op..for the fluid and protien intake..but the reality of it is hard for me

Hi Anna. I was sleeves on 9/16. What do you find most difficult at this point? Is it more the psychological aspect or actual physical eating?

You're only a month out from surgery--you're not a failure, you're new at this!

Regarding Water intake... Try out different temperatures. Some people find that room-temp drinks sit better for them after surgery, others (like me) find that they prefer ice-cold ones. While some surgeons say you shouldn't use a straw after surgery, mine only said not to for the first week. I carry a stainless steel insulated Hydro Flask water bottle with me all the time; it has a flip-top straw spout. I often use Mio flavoring in my water, which I find encourages me to drink more. I also like the Tazo herbal iced tea bags (Target has them).

With the protein--try out different brands of shakes, both powders and ready-to-drink. There are lots of different kinds and flavors, and you can order samples of most brands. I like Syntrax nectar and unjury, and I use Premier and Pure Protein premade shakes as creamer in my coffee.

I understand the fear of adding in new foods--it can be nerve-wracking--but just go slowly, add new foods into your diet one at a time, and stop if you feel discomfort or nausea. There were a couple things early on that I could tell in the first bite that they weren't going to work, so I would stop immediately and try it again in a week or two.

Do you have a therapist that you see regularly? Having someone to talk to through the different stages of the process can be very helpful, and a therapist can teach you how to deal with anxiety healthfully.

Best of luck!

You're only a month out from surgery--you're not a failure, you're new at this!

Regarding Water intake... Try out different temperatures. Some people find that room-temp drinks sit better for them after surgery, others (like me) find that they prefer ice-cold ones. While some surgeons say you shouldn't use a straw after surgery, mine only said not to for the first week. I carry a stainless steel insulated Hydro Flask water bottle with me all the time; it has a flip-top straw spout. I often use Mio flavoring in my water, which I find encourages me to drink more. I also like the Tazo herbal iced tea bags (Target has them).

With the protein--try out different brands of shakes, both powders and ready-to-drink. There are lots of different kinds and flavors, and you can order samples of most brands. I like Syntrax nectar and unjury, and I use Premier and Pure Protein premade shakes as creamer in my coffee.

I understand the fear of adding in new foods--it can be nerve-wracking--but just go slowly, add new foods into your diet one at a time, and stop if you feel discomfort or nausea. There were a couple things early on that I could tell in the first bite that they weren't going to work, so I would stop immediately and try it again in a week or two.

Do you have a therapist that you see regularly? Having someone to talk to through the different stages of the process can be very helpful, and a therapist can teach you how to deal with anxiety healthfully.

Best of luck![/quniote]

I will be seeking therapy i see i need help with this

Hi Anna. I was sleeves on 9/16. What do you find most difficult at this point? Is it more the psychological aspect or actual physical eating?

Both

I will be seeking therapy i see i need help with this

I don't know what kind of post-op support you have from your surgeon's practice (I know that those who go to Mexico or pay out-of-pocket often don't have too much follow-up care), but I'd recommend contacting your surgeon and asking if they have any therapists that they would refer you to. Obviously, there aren't many who specialize in WLS patients, but there are therapists out there who deal with body image, eating disorders, etc. that may understand what we're dealing with more than others.

harmone dump, anxiety, no sleep, scared to eat, hard to meet protien and Water goals.

cannot wait for this to pass so i can be a success story

@@anna9/15

sorry you are dealing with problems

hopefully you will start feeling better sooner than later

many other people experience the same above problems

but i doubt that helps how you are feeling now

the sentence you wrote

cannot wait for this to pass so i can be a success story

i hear your words of optimism - you realize that there is a GOOD future for you

you acknowledge "this too will pass", life will improve

you are looking at the glass half full, not half empty

good for you

feel better

kathy

I was sleeve on 9/25/15 so far I'm doing great no issues???? regarding water&sprite in intake my surgeon said it will be difficult at first due to limitations but eventually you'll be able to meet them. When it comes to juice type protein powder I use a little crystal light to give it more flavor also I found a great tasting protein mix at GNC that you use with low fat milk(5 delicious flavors) called "Quest" and they can be purchased in individual packages. Much success, it will get easier????

Im adding isopure to my water to get both fluid and protien in but it seems its not enough i cant really get pass 20oz.im even trying popsicles

Everyone goes through this phase usually in the first month

Everyone goes through this phase usually in the first month

Its taking a toll on me

I was sleeved on 09/17 and so far so good, with the exception of I think I was moving too fast so I'm scaling back on foods for this week and eating only soft stuff. I'm still searching around for a Protein I can stand. I ordered the unjury sample pack and hopefully those aren't that bad. I also ordered a nurtibullet the other day. Today, I bought some 2 oz red dixie cups to help with my Fluid intake. I plan to keep a tally during the day of how many oz I am drinking to work my way up to 64 oz.

Here is wishing you the best of luck.

When is your next check up with your doctor? A month out you should be able to drink well.

When is your next check up with your doctor? A month out you should be able to drink well.

Monday

One tip on Water intake, especially if you are busy and drink only occasionally.

Find a watch which has good and easy to use timer functionality and just set it for intervals of say 15 mins or 30 mins. Then, when the timer goes off, drink (as best you can) and reset the timer.

I personally started using an Apple Watch just after my sleeve and it made the WORLD OF DIFFERENCE in my water intake. Before that, I would go hours and then remind myself to drink something. But couldn't drink as much as needed with that approach.

Try this method for a few days and adjust as needed. I bet it really helps.

-RC-