I had the sleeve.. and I know I made the right choice but It's really hard for me right now. I am so overwhelmed and wish I could find more people in my area support groups to be open about this side of reality. I'm only 6 days post op and I am really having a hard time. I am so hungry, I feel starving actually..like how I did before. I drink my little sips to fill me up but am struggling with any liquid intake which is getting scary. I never want to see Jello again.. and the sugar free popsicles we got are waaayyyy too sweet for me. I have just started my Protein shakes 2 days ago (as directed by my dr) and I'm even struggling with that. I have 2 kids under 3 who need to eat well balanced meals. Even cooking for them or feeding them is stressful. I'm not necessarily craving, I just want to be able to eat something. This is definitely harder, for me, than when I delivered my girls. This surgery is a physical process but it is absolutely mental too. I have already broken down and cried. I had to tell my SO and mom to stop bringing home or eating certain foods around me. It is to a point where I sit in my room when they are cooking or having a meal. I am saying all this not to deter or scare anyone.. but to hopefully help someone else be some what mentally prepared for after their surgery. I was told about depression after surgery.. but did not realize it would be like this. It's actually common for patients to second guess their decision and to feel sad. It's just hard to go thru. Hopefully someone else can

relate and help me with sharing their experience.

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That is one of my biggest fears with this surgery. I have a clotting disorder called Factor V Leiden. Two years ago my lungs were filled with clots and I'm on a thinner for possibly life. I was told by my surgeon that they take precautions for patients like me. I will be on heparin shots before and after surgery. I'm still so afraid because he took me so long to recover. I'm still dealing with chest pressure 2 yrs later. I need this so bad and I'm willing to risk it at this point. Best wishes to you make sure they explain the after effects to you. It seems like once the clot dissolve the real issues begin.

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Do you have a surgery date yet? ?

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All you suck - lol - no just kidding - now I'm nervous - I'm having surgery oct 4. I want to grab some of you strip you down to skivies and say you want this. Come on gang you GOT THIS - once you learn or hate food it should get easier. Screw them the others that are eating. My family is eating burgers and fries and I even cook them food. Remember you are doing this for you..... Go look in the mirror again and tell yourself why you are doing this? If you want to hear horror stories of young people die of weight related illnesses. If food smell really gets to you either go for a walk , put Vicks near your nose to cover food smell, ask your doc of you can have egg drop soup?

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Do what ever you need to get through it.... I'm am freaken starving now - as a paramedic and forensic investigator I see what happens to us Fat people. I'm fat and I am tired of it. Tired of asking how bad does this look? I want to feel human again. I'm 6'1 and now 270. I need to drop 85 pounds. I will do it you can too

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Do what ever you need to get through it.... I'm am freaken starving now - as a paramedic and forensic investigator I see what happens to us Fat people. I'm fat and I am tired of it. Tired of asking how bad does this look? I want to feel human again. I'm 6'1 and now 270. I need to drop 85 pounds. I will do it you can too

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Edit crap! Paramedic you are on point. Please never give up. This is so worth it, 170 lbs lost between me and my husband. It is so wonderful to be and feel NORMAL.

Hey. I'm 11 days post op for the first week I wasn't hungry but all of a sudden the hunger has come back. I try to drink lots of hot tea normally helps or just keep busy. I started my soft food diet 4 days earlier than I was suppose to and so far so good. But honestly hot milky tea.

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I agree about the hot, milky tea. It fills you up and is soothing.

Are you drinking broth as well? I found it helped what I thought were hunger pains but doc nutritionist told me I wasn't getting enough liquids. If stomach is growling at this stage is asking for liquid. And I needed more Water specifically. It's hard but keep sipping. I'm 5 weeks in and down 40 lbs. eating a few items but it will be months before we feel even close to normal. Hang in there and remember why you chose this... For me health first with the side effect of looking good. lol. Still struggling but it will be worth it to fall into a new normal.

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Thank you everyone for kind and motivating words. I'm now 11 days post op and unfortunately I have spent the last 2 days in the hospital. I happen to be so special that I fall in a very small percentage of patients who experience a blood clot in one of the veins in my stomach. Partly could be due to genetics but it is something that could happen to any one. I thought it was really bad gas blocked up, so I dealt with the pain for about 3 or 4 days until I was practically crawling into the doctors. The sent me for an emergency ct scan and labs and they found a big clot in the middle of my belly. I have now been on heparin and pain meds for 3 nights. My surgeon says I may be here until Sunday. Upon discharge I will be on blood thinners for 3 months. And to make matters worse, I may not advance to purées until my 3rd week. (Which at this point I don't know what's worse)

If any of you haven't had your procedure yet or just had it done, please please please be mindful of your body. Even if it seems like someth no silly to call the doctors. It doesn't hurt to ask, it's better to ask and get an answer on the phone or be seen and have it be nothing or something small than to dismiss it until it's unbearable and you end up like me in the hospital. I'm anxious to get home and be with my babies and just feel normal again.

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Oh no! You poor thing! I am so sorry!! You will be in my prayers! May you have a quick healing so that you may get home to your family ASAP!

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Edit crap! Paramedic you are on point. Please never give up. This is so worth it, 170 lbs lost between me and my husband. It is so wonderful to be and feel NORMAL.

170lbs?! That is amazing!! You are my new WLS inspiration!

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We are in the twilight years of our life, and believe me, it is the absolute BEST years of our life. We can now lie side by side and hug magnamously and cuddle the best ever! No bellies in between!

Hey, believe me I get your drift. I'm eight weeks out and I too felt that way at first. It gets a lot better. Don't give up. Pretty soon, you get used to not eating very much and when you can wear clothes you've never worn before or not in years, you will so be happy. God bless you and keep you and please pray about it! I pray every day for the Lord to lead me and guide me in this long journey ahead of me!

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Carlaw- thank you- I agree. I'm going to turn to the lord and ask for his healing touch! I'm 5 weeks post op and I feel terrible and still can't eat anything. I am not getting enough Protein either. I need a higher power to help me- I'm going to pray every moment of struggle and let God take up this struggle for me:-)

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