Nothing prepared me for this regret,depression and anxiety. .why did i do this to myself? I shouldve just tried again at dieting ????????????????..all i see is the.negative effects

Edited October 25, 201510 yr by anna9/15

You haven't hit the payoff yet. Hang in there!

You haven't hit the payoff yet. Hang in there!

I am fairly new but i feel so hopeless..vitimins and shakes make me sick. .i really researched and thought i was prepared i am struggling and crying everyday ..can't sleep. .i had medication for anxiety thats not working..because of my vitamin issue i have no energy and im only a little over a montj

You haven't hit the payoff yet. Hang in there!

So much this!

Would it help if I told you that what you're feeling is normal and that things will progressively get better and better over time? Because they will.

It's tough going early out. So many changes to deal with. But soon you'll hit your routine and and start really seeing the weight loss and things become normal again. It just takes time.

And do me a favor? Punch the next person in the face who says we all took the easy way out

You haven't hit the payoff yet. Hang in there!

So much this!

Would it help if I told you that what you're feeling is normal and that things will progressively get better and better over time? Because they will.

It's tough going early out. So many changes to deal with. But soon you'll hit your routine and and start really seeing the weight loss and things become normal again. It just takes time.

And do me a favor? Punch the next person in the face who says we all took the easy way out

I went to walmart with the family to shop for the first time since surgery..and i had a panic attack..they brought all our favorite foods and i was stuck not knowing what to buy for myself..i know i elected to do this surgery but i feel like i made a huge mistake. .i dont even know what grocery shopping will be like im the future for me

Try the vitamin patches and keep trying different brands of shakes. Youll make it!

The grocery shopping gets easier. I still buy some foods I don't eat i.e. Bread, waffles, cereal etc for my boys. I buy a lot of yogurt, cheese, almonds, occasional deli meat for myself. As far as dinners go, I can pretty well eat whatever meat I am cooking for my family, plus a bit of the veggies, I just skip the rice/pasta/potatoes.

Try the Vitamin Patches and keep trying different brands of shakes. Youll make it!

My nut said they arent approved by program, have you tried them?

The grocery shopping gets easier. I still buy some foods I don't eat i.e. Bread, waffles, cereal etc for my boys. I buy a lot of yogurt, cheese, almonds, occasional deli meat for myself. As far as dinners go, I can pretty well eat whatever meat I am cooking for my family, plus a bit of the veggies, I just skip the rice/pasta/potatoes.[/quo

How far out are you?

I should add that I'm the one doing the shopping so I get to determine what comes into the house. Chips and popcorn are allowed as they don't tempt me, but cake, tarts, chocolate/candy are forbidden!

I'm 4 months out

@@anna9/15

Don't worry about the future. It does no good and wastes energy. Start with the NOW. Just keep working on getting your Protein and fluids in the best you can and let yourself heal. Talk to your surgeon and NUT about what kind of foods you should be shopping for at this stage. This really is all so temporary. Soon going to the grocery store will be just another annoying chore you have to do, and you'll have a good idea about what you need to buy and prepare for meals at that point. Hang in there!

@@anna9/15

Don't worry about the future. It does no good and wastes energy. Start with the NOW. Just keep working on getting your Protein and fluids in the best you can and let yourself heal. Talk to your surgeon and NUT about what kind of foods you should be shopping for at this stage. This really is all so temporary. Soon going to the grocery store will be just another annoying chore you have to do, and you'll have a good idea about what you need to buy and prepare for meals at that point. Hang in there!

Thank you so much for your encouragement, i know my post come off as negative.but im a mental wreck..i havent even been able to work yet because of my anxiety. Out of all the things i thought abt being depressed about my decesion was the last thing that came to mind..it seems as if life will never be normal again..and im scared of developing deficiencies. .because i cant find a vitiman that works and the BA seems to be so expensive

Have you tried the patchMD which they sell here in the store and others have said works according to their labs?

Have you tried the patchMD which they sell here in the store and others have said works according to their labs?

I havent my Nut said it wasnt approved

@@anna9/15 Surgery date was Sept 25, probably right near yours? If the vitamins are making you sick, I'd recommend the patches. Certainly a better option than no vitamins. I've read in posts where blood tests are saying they are effective. Today is my one month surgiversary. Down 17 pounds.

@@anna9/15 Surgery date was Sept 25, probably right near yours? If the vitamins are making you sick, I'd recommend the patches. Certainly a better option than no vitamins. I've read in posts where blood tests are saying they are effective. Today is my one month surgiversary. Down 17 pounds.

9/15 was my date and ive lost a little over 30 which is a hell of alot in such a short period..idk if its stress or just the process..which is the cause for this extreme emotional battle

What Linaka said...patches are better than no vitamins and they might make you start feeling better.