Why did I do this?

[O2BSkinny 247]

Laura,

I don't know your personal situation concerning weight-loss surgery, but I do know that if you qualified for surgery then it's a matter of health. This matter and health is either consciously or unconsciously defined. I see weight-loss surgery as being similar to medicating an acne outbreak. Things tend to get worse before they get better. I know for me personally, after surgery I could not drink Water without becoming nauseous for a month. I cannot swallow my own saliva for close to two months. What I did do is get off my high blood pressure medicine within the first three weeks after surgery. Also, within a matter of 4 1/2 months I had lost a whole person. So, know that there is a Silverlining in this whole matter. You will do great! Remember to look forward without looking back. Embrace the future that you have ahead of you, because it's bright!

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[laura_rose16 27]

The heating pad did the trick. Thank you!!!! Feels so good.

[nervousnelly719 68]

@@o2bskinny wow.... Perfectly put

[Babbs 14,681]

Just remember, what you're feeling now won't be what you're going to be feeling 1 week, 3 months, a year from now. The pain and discomfort is all temporary. You'll get through it, and come out a stronger, healthier, happier person in the end. I promise.

[7TimesBlessed 16]

yep I was sleeping the 9th and have the same problem. I hope you start to feel better soon

[laura_rose16 27]

I have to say 48 hours makes a big difference. It quickly gets better. But the first 48 hours is hard. I am glad I had support from all of you. Heating pad was a god send.

[lisyl 1]

4 Days post op. Was still starving after surgery. Is something wrong ? Im still craving food. Had 2 bites if yogurt yesterday feel like im starving Protein shakes aren't the best either. Please someone say im not alone in this battle for a healthier life. I even crave food more now than i ever did b4

Grammy

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

4 Days post op. Was still starving after surgery. Is something wrong ? Im still craving food. Had 2 bites if yogurt yesterday feel like im starving Protein shakes aren't the best either. Please someone say im not alone in this battle for a healthier life. I even crave food more now than i ever did b4

Grammy

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you have hunger hormone still in your system. I was quite hungry the first week - but after that not usually. a little hungry maybe twice a day, have to make sure I eat on schedule otherwise my tummy complains when I do eat.

[nervousnelly719 68]

U are not alone!!!!!! I just crave everything ...... Today I had mashed potatoes, never really felt "full" but for some reason just stopped eating. A normal serving for some reason was broken up into 3. I think this is my new full? But yes, commercials, smells, life... I just want so many different things

[jane13 2,256]

@@nervousnelly719, @@lisyl & @@laura_rose16 - I think you all are experiencing the norm for most:

buyers remorse (it does get better)

head hunger (craving food, when you are NOT really hunger)

the realization of your new "full" (yes 1 former serving now = 3 servings!)

Stay on plan provided by your medical team: hydrate, move and protein!

Stay off the scale, or only weigh weekly!

Measure yourself now so when the scale doesn't move you can see the NSV in the tape measurement

[amandastearns 79]

4 Days post op. Was still starving after surgery. Is something wrong ? Im still craving food. Had 2 bites if yogurt yesterday feel like im starving Protein shakes aren't the best either. Please someone say im not alone in this battle for a healthier life. I even crave food more now than i ever did b4

Grammy

Head hunger and acid reflux will make you feel this way. Surgery isn't a magic fix for you to never crave the things you love. I love baked goods and I crave them constantly. It'll get better, I promise!

[Terri Lynn1383837796 139]

The only advise I can give you is sip sip sip....You will feel better I promise! Best to you!!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

My two days in the hospital and first two days at home were kinda lousy. But by the time I got to purees in week two, I had "cabin fever" and would have bounced off the walls if I had any energy. I was just bored of TV, reading, and resting.

If your new tummy has not been making gurgling noises yet, it will. My "Miss Tummy" sounded like a dinosaur fight for three months!

Your first year will be up before you know it.

[nervousnelly719 68]

but how do u know, in the beginning when you "full" or satisfied for a better term?

[Jasb88 3]

I'm 3 weeks post-op and I usually begin to burp constantly and sort of feel my food trying to come up. That's how I know I'm full or probably ate too fast.