4 days post op and confused

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

Oh the brain is the strongest muscle we have... It can destroy your goals or fuel them. But YES this journey is as much mental as it's physical.

You are in a mourning stage. It WILL be better... YOUR brain is just realizing the change in lifestyle is serious now.

Keep busy write Christmas cards write a journal... But don't sabotage yourself... Its only hurting you!!you can do this. This is what you have prepared for.

The 3rd day after my surgery my dear brother decided to throw a family Barbecue because several of my loved ones wanted to visit me in the hospital and as custom we Celebrate we eat we cry we eat we lose a loved one we eat so he planned a Mexican Carne Asada... I was so upset... I cried as I poured my broth. I couldn't be outside of my room the smell of the meat on the grill was too much to handle. I asked my mom...why did he do that?? I asked for strength and joined my company outside... As everyone was eating their food I was sipping on bland chicken broth...2 ounces.

I made this meal 5 days after my surgery. We had 12 or so people here. I didn't miss a thing. I did this partially to prove to myself that it really wasn't a big deal. Most of this surgery is mental.

[jwinters19 124]

I'm in week 3 and just now going through this. Not so much about what I can and can't eat, but I'm mourning the amounts. But trust me, if you mess up once and feel that pain, it does a lot to curb those mental cravings because you know the pain! I'm not suggesting to cheat as a way to learn, but want to encourage that it does get better and we can learn!

HW 285.8 SW 272.8 CW 266 GW 140 Sleeved 11/23

[Dknal2 1,066]

@ sleeveisa... that's how I feel like every time liquid goes down it hurts. I was sleeved on dec 5 and at first it was downright pain, now it's still uncomfortable but about a 4/10 pain. I was saying to myself the doc told you that the swelling plus the extremely smal diameter of your new stomach will be uncomfortable so just relax Diana.. it will get better. But I feel every liquid going down and then I feel an ache. With the weight, I have lost 9 lbs since day of surgery( 6 days ago). I feel like I wanna have a BM and nothing happens so I need to call doc to ask about Miralax . I am urinating normal again. at first , sorry if this is TMI, my urine was golden and it was very loud ( odor wise).Nurse at hospital said it's because I was dehydrated and the more I'm able to drink , the more diluted my urine will become and so far she didn't lie. It is now straw yellow and there is no smell . But our body is adjusting and I know it's gonna get better for us all. My abdomen is still very sore especially my larger incision. I feel really tired also.

Okay, I'm done whining, lol. On the positive side, I am drinking every 15 min 1 oz Fluid, I'm walking daily and remaining positive and no nausea as of yet. We are all gonna work this sleeve out.

I'm on the same boat. I was finally discharged last evening. My belly feels worst at home. I even weighed myself and looks I gain 2 pounds. My daughter said it's the Water from the IV. Very painful drinking broth. How's everyone with the weight and the drinking?

It hurts so much but I'm drinking slow.

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Edited December 12, 2016 by Dknal2

[Dknal2 1,066]

Oh goodness... that looks delicious...I'm gonna drink a strawberry kiwi clear Liquid Protein shake to that meal, lol...[but you know what, even though it looks delicious, I just feel like my goals are so much more important than going back from whence I came. I've come to far to turn back now .quote name=High functioning fat man" post="4342935" timestamp="1481496035]

Oh the brain is the strongest muscle we have... It can destroy your goals or fuel them. But YES this journey is as much mental as it's physical.

You are in a mourning stage. It WILL be better... YOUR brain is just realizing the change in lifestyle is serious now.

Keep busy write Christmas cards write a journal... But don't sabotage yourself... Its only hurting you!!you can do this. This is what you have prepared for.

The 3rd day after my surgery my dear brother decided to throw a family Barbecue because several of my loved ones wanted to visit me in the hospital and as custom we Celebrate we eat we cry we eat we lose a loved one we eat so he planned a Mexican Carne Asada... I was so upset... I cried as I poured my broth. I couldn't be outside of my room the smell of the meat on the grill was too much to handle. I asked my mom...why did he do that?? I asked for strength and joined my company outside... As everyone was eating their food I was sipping on bland chicken broth...2 ounces.

I made this meal 5 days after my surgery. We had 12 or so people here. I didn't miss a thing. I did this partially to prove to myself that it really wasn't a big deal. Most of this surgery is mental.

[H.150ToGo 18]

I'm on the same boat. I was finally discharged last evening. My belly feels worst at home. I even weighed myself and looks I gain 2 pounds. My daughter said it's the Water from the IV. Very painful drinking broth. How's everyone with the weight and the drinking?

It hurts so much but I'm drinking slow.

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Sip and wait sip and wait sip and wait. I was painful for a minute until I learned that. The actual sleeve stomach it's incredible swollen and tender from surgery. So even a tiny bird sip can be felt. And for sure the IV will add tons of weight!!!!!!!!

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[H.150ToGo 18]

@ sleeveisa... that's how I feel like every time liquid goes down it hurts. I was sleeved on dec 5 and at first it was downright pain, now it's still uncomfortable but about a 4/10 pain. I was saying to myself the doc told you that the swelling plus the extremely smal diameter of your new stomach will be uncomfortable so just relax Diana.. it will get better. But I feel every liquid going down and then I feel an ache. With the weight, I have lost 9 lbs since day of surgery( 6 days ago). I feel like I wanna have a BM and nothing happens so I need to call doc to ask about Miralax . I am urinating normal again. at first , sorry if this is TMI, my urine was golden and it was very loud ( odor wise).Nurse at hospital said it's because I was dehydrated and the more I'm able to drink , the more diluted my urine will become and so far she didn't lie. It is now straw yellow and there is no smell . But our body is adjusting and I know it's gonna get better for us all. My abdomen is still very sore especially my larger incision. I feel really tired also.

Okay, I'm done whining, lol. On the positive side, I am drinking every 15 min 1 oz Fluid, I'm walking daily and remaining positive and no nausea as of yet. We are all gonna work this sleeve out.

I'm on the same boat. I was finally discharged last evening. My belly feels worst at home. I even weighed myself and looks I gain 2 pounds. My daughter said it's the Water from the IV. Very painful drinking broth. How's everyone with the weight and the drinking?

It hurts so much but I'm drinking slow.

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Not sure if I had me turned to you or another guest but apple juice helped me with BM and tastes great!!

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[Dknal2 1,066]

Ok thanks.

@ sleeveisa... that's how I feel like every time liquid goes down it hurts. I was sleeved on dec 5 and at first it was downright pain, now it's still uncomfortable but about a 4/10 pain. I was saying to myself the doc told you that the swelling plus the extremely smal diameter of your new stomach will be uncomfortable so just relax Diana.. it will get better. But I feel every liquid going down and then I feel an ache. With the weight, I have lost 9 lbs since day of surgery( 6 days ago). I feel like I wanna have a BM and nothing happens so I need to call doc to ask about miralax . I am urinating normal again. at first , sorry if this is TMI, my urine was golden and it was very loud ( odor wise).Nurse at hospital said it's because I was dehydrated and the more I'm able to drink , the more diluted my urine will become and so far she didn't lie. It is now straw yellow and there is no smell . But our body is adjusting and I know it's gonna get better for us all. My abdomen is still very sore especially my larger incision. I feel really tired also.

Okay, I'm done whining, lol. On the positive side, I am drinking every 15 min 1 oz Fluid, I'm walking daily and remaining positive and no nausea as of yet. We are all gonna work this sleeve out.

I'm on the same boat. I was finally discharged last evening. My belly feels worst at home. I even weighed myself and looks I gain 2 pounds. My daughter said it's the Water from the IV. Very painful drinking broth. How's everyone with the weight and the drinking?

It hurts so much but I'm drinking slow.

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Not sure if I had me turned to you or another guest but apple juice helped me with BM and tastes great!!

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[never48 8]

It gets easier just stay focused on the big picture and think of the Butterfly you're trying to become????

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[nwheeler3573 9]

Good morning Jackie. It certainly will. Be extremely proud of yourself for making it through the 1st of the holiday season. Also for being conscious that this is only head hunger. I am 10.5 weeks out VGS and I revert back to stage 1 and 2 quite often because most times I am still not hungry. God bless you on your new life journey. You will do fantastic.

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[Gungirl1385 63]

Check out proteintreats.com it's great recipes for every stage. Also my favorite meal was a cheese bake had that a week after surgery. Ricatta parm 1 egg mozzarella cheese mix all together put a in pain layer with Tomato sauce and a mozzarella topping. Bake 20 mins at 400. Very good

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[aug33k 16]

I got depressed the first time I walked through a grocery store after my surgery. All the foods I can never eat again.

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[Sexy45 2]

I'm just about 3 months out. I teared up and felt very saf at dinners last week and this week. I just want to eat a meal. My stomach is being fickle so I'm taking it easy. I know this temporary and as I heal, I will tolerate more. I know in the long run, I will be better for this life change. I'm going for a radical change in hair style in a few days to perk me up. I love changing up my style so I am looking forward to it!

I'm 3 months out and I can eat anything. I eat 3 meals a day. Why can't you eat a meal?

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[Sexy45 2]

I got depressed the first time I walked through a grocery store after my surgery. All the foods I can never eat again.

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Don't be depressed! What the docs don't tell you is that you will eventually be able to eatwhat you want,you're only going to be able to eat just a little bit. Remember this is a tool and a Jumpstart to weight loss. I'm 3 months out and I can eat anything I want. I just eat in small portions.

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[un.be.sleevable 2]

I had my sleeve done Wednesday.. I was on a 2 week liquid diet and occasionally lean mean at dinner. I didn't cheat once.. I made it through thanksgiving and all the leftovers without touching anything.

I'm not hungry and I recognize it's just head hunger and cravings but im just so sad because I'm just mourning all my past habits, I suppose. I see foods in tv or commercials and just crave it. I guess you can say I'm in the regret stage of it all. I think once I can move on to at least full liquids and keep progressing I'll feel better. I'm hoping...

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I felt the same way. I just stick not Netflix to avoid all the commercials. That's were they get you

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[kim0518 26]

I had my sleeve done Wednesday.. I was on a 2 week liquid diet and occasionally lean mean at dinner. I didn't cheat once.. I made it through thanksgiving and all the leftovers without touching anything.

I'm not hungry and I recognize it's just head hunger and cravings but im just so sad because I'm just mourning all my past habits, I suppose. I see foods in tv or commercials and just crave it. I guess you can say I'm in the regret stage of it all. I think once I can move on to at least full liquids and keep progressing I'll feel better. I'm hoping...

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I am concerned that you are eating solid food (lean meat) when you are four days out. You should still be on Clear Liquids this week. Then, thick liquids beginning on day 7. Then, soft/pureed foods, beginning week 3. Eating solid foods too early can cause a leak & other complications.

The mental hunger is normal & will eventually fade, especially once you get to the solid food stage & certain foods you used to love either taste different now or make you sick.