Has been very challenging, mentally and physically draining! However I notice that each day it gets better.

Any pointers?

I'm keeping track of my Fluid intake, taking my Vitamins, using breathing thingy (forgot the name) LOL.

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Edited March 27, 201610 yr by FMoore2004

Oh my goodness....the crying! I'm 6 days post op and I have no pain, can get in a good amount of liquids, but the crying is awful. I don't even feel like myself. Plus I have no patience at all for anything..the dog, the 6 yr old...it's awful. I hope this part of it ends soon.

@@FMoore2004 Keep holding on!

On my 4th day post-op I had multiple crying fits.

It's very frustrating! I had a lot of gas pain and nausea.

I'm now on 9th day post-op and feeling great (lost almost 20 lbs).

My tips:

- sleep well - your body needs rest to heal.

- Listen to your body, as Barry said.

- For me, drinking in really small sips while standing up gave my stomach "room".

- I froze cubes of natural sugar free juice. Best "popsicle" ever.

and finally: cry. let it all out.

A few days ago I felt like stabbing someone. If you need anything, IM me.

<3

lots os love

Sounds like the hormones stored in fat are dumping out quickly. That can happen. I had moments where I was craving chick flicks one moment and wanted to pound something the next. It was an odd roller coaster, akin to adolescence. It is actually normal. Hang on and don't make any life changing decisions

I had two crying fits on day 2 and 3. I was so over it and thought I had mad a huge mistake. It does get better.

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I did it after backing out twice iPhone then it not so bad everything went well

Stupid spellcheck I mean I did it and I'm OK I'm emotional and I'm OK right now I'm glad it's behind me

Day 6 has not been a good day for me. My stomach has been upset all day. I'm having lots of cramping and diarrhea. I added Protein shakes yesterday so I don't know if this the the result or what the hell is happening but I'm not happy. Yesterday I felt really good and thought I was on the right now and today has been a total set back

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Day 6 has not been a good day for me. My stomach has been upset all day. I'm having lots of cramping and diarrhea. I added Protein shakes yesterday so I don't know if this the the result or what the hell is happening but I'm not happy. Yesterday I felt really good and thought I was on the right now and today has been a total set back

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Chris

I had a pretty crappy day as well so don't feel alone. I'm doing purée and every bit of food hurts when I swallow!!! I feel it going down and it's not pleasant. I'm chewing it to nothing and I still hurts, drinks hurt! I'm over it. I walked pass the pizza shop today and the aroma frustrated me to the point of tears. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

Day 6 has not been a good day for me. My stomach has been upset all day. I'm having lots of cramping and diarrhea. I added Protein shakes yesterday so I don't know if this the the result or what the hell is happening but I'm not happy. Yesterday I felt really good and thought I was on the right now and today has been a total set back

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It's completely normal after any surgery for your recovery to vary. You feel great one day, you do a bit more than you had been, you feel crappy the next. That's just the way it works. Tomorrow should be better!

I wasn't able to keep anything but Clear Liquids for 18 days post surgery. Two days later, I'm not only eating, everything is staying down without any trouble at all. It gets better, I promise!

Sorry for all the bad days and I remember those days ... And yeah the hormones telling me that I made a big mistake by having the surgery lasted a few days ... Is ok guys hang in there it does get better and this will be a blur when u start seeing amazing results!!

FMoore, I'm sorry you had a bad day too. I keep thinking that it has to get better. If you don't mind me asking, how much weight have you lost? I started at 264 and am 247 today.

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Chris I started at 300 I weighed in at doctor office Tuesday and I now weigh 277. I'm 7 days post op.

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

That's awesome FMoore!!

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That's awesome FMoore!!

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Thanks so much Chris!!! 23 down, 97 more to go!

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

What's your goal weight Chris?

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I would like to lose 100 lbs. 150lbs is my goal.

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Started phase 2 diet today and it has made me feel so much better! I had some mashed potatoes and sugar free pudding today. So glad to be off strictly liquids!

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I cried for 3 weeks I'm better this week.

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Started phase 2 diet today and it has made me feel so much better! I had some mashed potatoes and sugar free pudding today. So glad to be off strictly liquids!

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So happy for you Chris!! I made black bean Soup last night that was amazing!!!! It was the first thing that made me ok with the purée stage.

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I cried for 3 weeks I'm better this week.

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Omg Bev 3 weeks is a long time!!! What stage of your diet are you in now?

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."