So today has been a tough afternoon emotionally and mentally. I feel pretty alone, because I am going through this major change and no one else in my life is, which can feel very isolating. All my loved ones are supportive, and it's hard for anyone close to me to understand what I'm going through. I feel so lucky to have a place like this to let things out but it's been difficult just thinking of all my friends out eating, drinking & enjoying the day when I'm sitting on the couch alone is various states of discomfort. The fact that I'm about 15mins from starting my period probably isn't helping my pity party, but sometimes you've got to let things out to feel better. I just have to remind myself to be patient and know if will all be worth it in the end!

So today has been a tough afternoon emotionally and mentally. I feel pretty alone, because I am going through this major change and no one else in my life is, which can feel very isolating. All my loved ones are supportive, and it's hard for anyone close to me to understand what I'm going through. I feel so lucky to have a place like this to let things out but it's been difficult just thinking of all my friends out eating, drinking & enjoying the day when I'm sitting on the couch alone is various states of discomfort. The fact that I'm about 15mins from starting my period probably isn't helping my pity party, but sometimes you've got to let things out to feel better. I just have to remind myself to be patient and know if will all be worth it in the end!

OMG...you are not alone!! I am on my day 6 and i feel all sort of ways 2..... i started to think...Did my Dr. Even do it right? I feel a bit hungry...."and i start to think on type of that..." I think i am hungry... and then i start to think... is this sleeve going to work? I had to sit at Mother Day dinner with the whole family at a restaurant with no clear broth on the menu!!! And they order EVERYTHING U CAN IMAGINE!!![emoji32] I sat there and thought... you got this!!! So please don't feel alone!!!

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12 hours ago, bobr68 said:

I'm 15 months out now...I remember the struggles of the early days...feeling like it wasn't worth it. But it gets better, easier too. Once you start being able to eat and drink a little more normal, you'll begin to feel normal. It also helped me to think about the times when I was down because of my weight...those weren't such fun days. Fast forward 15 months, I went from 285 lbs to 185 lbs. The initial struggle was worth it...hang in there, it does get easier.

Great advice - thank you!

3 hours ago, Michellechavez01 said:

OMG...you are not alone!! I am on my day 6 and i feel all sort of ways 2..... i started to think...Did my Dr. Even do it right? I feel a bit hungry...."and i start to think on type of that..." I think i am hungry... and then i start to think... is this sleeve going to work? I had to sit at Mother Day dinner with the whole family at a restaurant with no clear broth on the menu!!! And they order EVERYTHING U CAN IMAGINE!!! I sat there and thought... you got this!!! So please don't feel alone!!!

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WOW! You're strong. I refused to do Mother's Day brunch (but then again as a Mother I get to say how the day goes!) but I seriously could not have managed to get through all that temptation. A friend recently asked me forlornly if I was ever going to be able to go to her favorite restaurant with our whole group of friends this summer and I said, honestly, probably not. Because whatever it is, head hunger, hunger hunger, cravings, I got it! Good for you though. So much better when you're off the liquid diet ...

The beginning is tough. It's hard to relax but not eat. I mourned food a lot. My suggestion is to get up and go do whatever you can do to take your mind off things. Go out with your friends if you can, call a friend, watch a good show....

Hang in there. It will
Pass