Well, I went through with it...lol On Wednesday October 21st I was waiting to be brought into surgery nervous and starving because of my 2 day pre op liquid diet. Now I'm barely able to get my liquids down and sore as can be. Now that the worst part is over, I am so happy too see where I will be headed. I can't wait for my life to change. I'm also doing this along side my close Aunt who had her surgery Monday the 19th of October. Seeing that she's already up and moving around frequently gives me hope. I've been trying to walk around as much as I can throughout the day. Let the journey begin...????

Not to be discouraging, but you might be setting yourself up for some disappointment if you think the "worst part" is over. For most of us, the first few days and weeks are really really rough. Hang in there. Focus on getting your Water in and walking. Stick to the plan. And just take it one day at a time. Definitely come back here to the forums whenever you are feeling hopeless or discouraged.

If there is one virtue that will serve you best through this while journey, it's patience. You'll need to be patient as you are moving through the food stages. You'll need to be patient as you are allowing your body to heal. You'll need to be patient when all you can wonder about is whether you will ever feel "normal" again. You will need to be VERY patient with the scale. Everything does get better and easier with time. You just have to be patient and trust in the plan.

@@MickeyMax95 and PATIENT when the stalls hit...they will, just stay on track.

Not to be discouraging, but you might be setting yourself up for some disappointment if you think the "worst part" is over. For most of us, the first few days and weeks are really really rough. Hang in there. Focus on getting your Water in and walking. Stick to the plan. And just take it one day at a time. Definitely come back here to the forums whenever you are feeling hopeless or discouraged.

If there is one virtue that will serve you best through this while journey, it's patience. You'll need to be patient as you are moving through the food stages. You'll need to be patient as you are allowing your body to heal. You'll need to be patient when all you can wonder about is whether you will ever feel "normal" again. You will need to be VERY patient with the scale. Everything does get better and easier with time. You just have to be patient and trust in the plan.

I was really nervous about the surgery itself because before this I had never had surgery. I definitely understand that this is going to be a day to day challenge.

Well, I went through with it...lol On Wednesday October 21st I was waiting to be brought into surgery nervous and starving because of my 2 day pre op liquid diet. Now I'm barely able to get my liquids down and sore as can be. Now that the worst part is over, I am so happy too see where I will be headed. I can't wait for my life to change. I'm also doing this along side my close Aunt who had her surgery Monday the 19th of October. Seeing that she's already up and moving around frequently gives me hope. I've been trying to walk around as much as I can throughout the day. Let the journey begin...????

I'm 3days post op so I'm right with you, everyday is getting better. Be strong I'm praying for a speedy recovering for the both of us.. Yay we did it ????????????????????

I agree, everyday I start to feel a little better. I just went on a walk around my block. It took forever but it felt so good! You can send me a private message and add me on Facebook if you'd like to keep in touch about our progress. ????

I"m 5 days post-op and I feel you. There are milestones and some of them are tough to get through. The decision to do this was tough. Surgery day was really tough. I was alone, haven't told many people and my husband needed to be home with the kids, and I had a rough time in the recovery room. Rotten 24 hours in the rearview mirror and, like you, I'm on to the next milestone.

2 days ago I thought it would be impossible to meet my Fluid and Protein requirements. The past 2 days have been a relative breeze. AND I feel pretty normal. I'm getting around fine, done with pain meds, finding myself taking probably gulps of Water that are too big and not suffering. I'm sure these are just a couple lucky days but I'll take them. If I have another week of managing my intake without all kinds of issues I'm grateful. Moving on to the next stage of the diet has me anxious. The upcoming holiday season with loads of social events has me anxious. Inevitable plateaus will bum me out. But we will be fine!

I get where you're at. I also feel like the worst is behind me. The worse being a life of chronic pain, weight related health issues, etc. We've got lots to manage ahead but today let's say "Hooray!" We did it! We really did it! It seems sort of surreal but we did it and I'd rather deal with every challenge ahead than the version of me I'm leaving behind.

I"m 5 days post-op and I feel you. There are milestones and some of them are tough to get through. The decision to do this was tough. Surgery day was really tough. I was alone, haven't told many people and my husband needed to be home with the kids, and I had a rough time in the recovery room. Rotten 24 hours in the rearview mirror and, like you, I'm on to the next milestone.

2 days ago I thought it would be impossible to meet my Fluid and Protein requirements. The past 2 days have been a relative breeze. AND I feel pretty normal. I'm getting around fine, done with pain meds, finding myself taking probably gulps of Water that are too big and not suffering. I'm sure these are just a couple lucky days but I'll take them. If I have another week of managing my intake without all kinds of issues I'm grateful. Moving on to the next stage of the diet has me anxious. The upcoming holiday season with loads of social events has me anxious. Inevitable plateaus will bum me out. But we will be fine!

I get where you're at. I also feel like the worst is behind me. The worse being a life of chronic pain, weight related health issues, etc. We've got lots to manage ahead but today let's say "Hooray!" We did it! We really did it! It seems sort of surreal but we did it and I'd rather deal with every challenge ahead than the version of me I'm leaving behind.

We did do it, thank you for cheering me up! It's been a discouraging last couple of days.

Have things been getting any better? I find myself feeling more "normal" every passing day. Normal for someone who no longer has food on her mind constantly. That's a crazy change.

Have things been getting any better? I find myself feeling more "normal" every passing day. Normal for someone who no longer has food on her mind constantly. That's a crazy change.

Things are definitely getting better! I feel almost only completely normal. Sometimes my muscles are a little sore but that's it. I'm going back to work this week, and I honestly was ready days ago. I almost felt like I recovered too fast. Lol

I'm with you. I definitely didn't need 2 weeks. When I saw my surgeon at my 2 week follow up I told her I was worried that it might not work because my recovery has been so great. Seriously- I have worried about this. We both laughed and she reassured me that I have a sleeve now vs. a big stomach.

At this point I'd say the things that are a little hard are figuring out the best time to take my Vitamins and what to have in my stomach when I take them. And I feel a little fatigued. Eating more calories throughout the day would probably help to keep my energy up.

There are actually many of us that had an easy recovery. My first few days were fine. Hell's my first day was fine. I was up walking in recovery, could get in and out of bed with no assistance and didn't really have any pain, just soreness. It happens. Be glad and enjoy it!

Have things been getting any better? I find myself feeling more "normal" every passing day. Normal for someone who no longer has food on her mind constantly. That's a crazy change.

Awesome. You are already ahead of the game by a long shot.

Great stuff.

Read around and you'll see the same folks post the same posts everyday...can I now each this or can I eat that. They are fomenting themselves by not letting go and simply working their plans.

Making the break from food is powerful and healthy, in my opinion.

Good for you.

I was sleeved on the same day as you. First day was tough but every day since then has been wonderful. I'm so glad that I had the surgery. I now have a stomach 'stop' button. I used to hate myself for being so greedy but I couldn't help myself. I've got an addictive personality and have managed to give up alcohol and cigarettes but food......... - no. I tried everything. My doctor suggested 'portion control'! Yeh, right! As I live in the UK our National Health Service wouldn't even entertain the idea of letting me have the op as I wasn't heavy enough. I had a hip replaced this time last year and I reckoned that I was going to have to have my knees replaced sooner rather than later as I was in agony with the arthritis in them. My cholesterol is high, as is my blood pressure. My doctor was concerned about my blood sugar levels but the NHS saw no good reason for something that would ultimately save them a fortune to be performed on this fatty! I went off to Belgium and paid for the surgery myself-well my husband did-and it's the best money ever spent. I am a very happy sleever.