I've been crying a lot last two days , I'm a mother of 4 and have to cook/buy them food! The stomach pains are back and I'm full effect feeling very hungry having a very hard time getting in Protein probably getting 30 gams a day for sure no more then that! I'm very hungry I'm down 25pounds! Went to movies last night with family I brought a Soup with me I was fine! But still very emotional! Help go to two week appointment Wednesday I really need to move to next stage!

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Sorry you're feeling this way. I had my surgery on 1/17 and maybe yesterday or the day before did I start feeling a "lil" better. Between the bruises on my arms from the 2 IV's I had to get and the one failed one, trying to get Water down and the terrible gas pain that rises from my belly when I try to drink, feeling like my insides are gonna rip every time I sneeze or cough, it's a lot. Regardless of how many YT vids I watched, I wasn't prepared for it. I have a son so I know exactly what you mean. All we can do is try and reach our goals that were set for us and hopefully it will get better soon ❤️

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I'm a mom of 4 as well and preparing food can be challenging in the recovery weeks. Are the kids old enough to take over some or all of the cooking by themselves? Even very young children don't need elaborate meals and the world will not end if they have sandwiches and fruit for dinner sometimes. That would be my first suggestion, to enlist their help if possible (or your partner, if you have one).

Are you getting enough Water? What you are perceiving as hunger might be in your head but it might be thirst.

Emotionally, of course you're off balance! You've just had life-altering surgery, your body is recovering, your endocrine system is adjusting, your whole body is trying to adjust to what's happened. I promise, this will pass! Soon you will be enjoying soft foods and puréed foods, and things are much more satisfying, food-wise. You've already had great success so hang in there!! Before you know it, things will seem normal and you'll be enjoying your new life.

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Sorry you're feeling this way. I had my surgery on 1/17 and maybe yesterday or the day before did I start feeling a "lil" better. Between the bruises on my arms from the 2 IV's I had to get and the one failed one, trying to get Water down and the terrible gas pain that rises from my belly when I try to drink, feeling like my insides are gonna rip every time I sneeze or cough, it's a lot. Regardless of how many YT vids I watched, I wasn't prepared for it. I have a son so I know exactly what you mean. All we can do is try and reach our goals that were set for us and hopefully it will get better soon ❤️

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I was sleeved the same date. You described it pretty well. Every time I drink, it is painful

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Hopefully and yes I have my wife who is a big support! Up until about two days ago I started feeling HUNGER PAINS I KNOW WHAT HUNGER PAINS ARE! And I'm trying to get all my fluids in I'd say I'm doing 40 oz in

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Of Water or crystal light it's the Protein I'm struggling with! I mange a dealership and my family is so used to going out to dinner practically 6 nights a week, cheese cake grand lux namis etc it's been hard in them as well.

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But I guess it's gonna happen. Just had some soup and feeling better

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You're supposed to be getting at least twice that amount of protein! No wonder you're hungry!

Emotional huricanes are common within the first month. Your body parts changed and the hormones are trying to find their new correct levels. Don't be surprised by break through bleeding, too.

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Break through bleeding???

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Bleeding or spotting while not on your cycle.

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Getting 60-80g protein, 100+ oz of fluids and taking a multi vitamin, B12, iron, calcium, and D3 supplements will likely eliminate most of your hunger. As you lose body fat, you are getting a huge hormone dump which is a big part of your emotional roller coaster, but they, too, will likely level out once you are getting proper nutrition. Treat your protein/fluid/vitamin goals like a life saving prescription medication..... because they are.

Sounds like a lot of fluids they ask 48 ounces to 60 couldnt see doing 100, I'm currently taking multi Vitamins and b12 def need to be on Iron i have been anemic all my life and can just imagine what my iron is right now probably very very very low . I have my first post op with the nut tuesday and post op with my doctor in wends

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64oz is the bare minimum fluids any adult should be getting, whether they've had WLS or not. But studies show that drinking at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces is ideal for weight loss. You don't have a ticker that states your current weight, but if it's over 200 pounds you should be getting over 100 ounces. I'm down to 135 pounds, but I still strive to get 100 ounces every day. It's part of the formula I attribute my 6 years of success to.

I know it's a real struggle in the beginning, but just do the best you can and make it a priority. And yes, making sure you are staying ahead of any deficiencies (including anemia from low iron) is crucial postop. Serious and sometimes irreversible damage can result from nutritional deficiencies. Iron, B12, D3, Calcium and folate tend to be the main culprits and can turn up even 10-20 years postop, which is why lifetime annual bloodwork (more often if you do have issues) is so important.

Yes felt very dizzy today my Iron before surgery was at a 5 and I was taking supplements I can't imagine what it is now.

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Krissyvsg That's toooo low. Please do something about your Iron level

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I'm def going to get checked out tomorrow

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I'm def going to get checked out tomorrow

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Are you on a ppi? I thought I had hunger pangs too. Turns out it was stomach acid. I went on Prevacid and within a day they were gone.