Hello! I recently had surgery 1/2/2018. I’m worried this surgery isn’t going to work! I feel like I’m not going to change (I can’t picture myself weighing less.) I feel like I’m going to always look heavy, that no more of the weight is going to come off and that I’m not going to be able to change my eating habits. I am signed up for mental health behavioral classes, but not until March. I know a lot of the weight loss process is mental as well as diet & exercise.

That being said I feel like I’m already struggling just 6 days post op!!! I’m on the full liquid diet right now and I can’t even seem to do that. I cannot get my protein shakes or vitamins in, I think they both taste horrible! I try to drink as much protein as I can but only end up drinking a few sips and only 1-2 vitamins (if I’m lucky!) I have ordered a different protein drink to try, it should arrive tomorrow. So I have been having some blended up soup, probably a few tablespoons throughout the day...ugh.

I feel like I’m hungry....am I really?? Or is it all just mental??? I go to my first post-op visit Wednesday & will bring my concerns up then. I just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this??? Any advice??

I feel like I’m failing!!!!

Here's one thing that is really going to help: take three long, slow, deep breaths. I don't mean that to sound condescending or jerky or anything, but calming your nerves is going to help you SO much. Not only will it be much easier for you to follow your program, but your body will calm down and stop trying to store body fat and produce more cortisol.

It's definitely a struggle at first, it will be! And that's okay. It's going to change as time goes on, things will get better. I am with you I HATE protein shakes. But you don't need them after the first few weeks, you can do anything for a few weeks. Soon enough you will be able to eat normal foods. But all in time. You're not failing, you're just really concerned and passionate! Just because you aren't enjoying this time doesn't mean you're failing. It really is a crappy time, no worries!

And if it helps, it's physically impossible for you to not lose weight. It will happen, just take it easy! One day at a time. <3

The above poster has it right. Maybe you could get some unflavored protein powder to add to your broth if that is all you are able to tolerate. It would be a way to increase your protein intake.

Never thought about adding protein powder to broth! Thanks for the advice!

13 minutes ago, NervouslyExcited said:

Never thought about adding Protein Powder to broth! Thanks for the advice!

I bought a bag of the Genpro planning to use it for just that purpose.

9 hours ago, NervouslyExcited said:

I cannot get my Protein Shakes or Vitamins in, I think they both taste horrible!

Think of the greater future and accept the TEMPORARY seemingly unpleasant taste.

If you need help, MAYBE try a self hypnosis video to try to get past any negative feelings.

This one, maybe:

Bear in mind that I am neither a doctor,

a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Any

choice you make is your own. (The video

has been used by over 12 million people of whom

ABOUT HALF have a positive outcome. It is NOT,

however, for everyone!)

Edited January 8, 20188 yr by Rainbow_Warrior

Isopure ready-made blue raspberry mixed half and half w crystal light lemonade. Bone broth from Walmart has 7gr protein in a cup - I sautéed veggies in it and strained them out, a nice change from sweet stuff. Hang in there.

I just want to thank everyone who took time out of their day to give me advice & encouragement!! I really appreciate it!!!

Hi! We are sleeve twins! My surgery was also 1/2/18. You may want to try Fairlife non-fat milk - 1 cup has 13 grams of protein. You can also add a little Crystal Light orange flavored powder into it and make it taste like a Dreamsicle. Just a suggestion. Hang in there!

I feel like I won’t lose it all too. But I’ve lost over 60 since August. I just feel like I get to a number ( 215) and then never get below that. Like my body is afraid to get lower so I don’t let it. I want it but maybe I’m scared. Really messed up. I’m at 228 right now and want to get to 180. Just had bunion surgery so can’t do cardio but getting back into barre classes on one leg ( hee hee). And have to uber there and back- so at least I. Trying! Back to work next week:(


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Hello! I recently had surgery 1/2/2018. I’m worried this surgery isn’t going to work! I feel like I’m not going to change (I can’t picture myself weighing less.) I feel like I’m going to always look heavy, that no more of the weight is going to come off and that I’m not going to be able to change my eating habits. I am signed up for mental health behavioral classes, but not until March. I know a lot of the weight loss process is mental as well as diet & exercise.
That being said I feel like I’m already struggling just 6 days post op!!! I’m on the full liquid diet right now and I can’t even seem to do that. I cannot get my Protein Shakes or Vitamins in, I think they both taste horrible! I try to drink as much Protein as I can but only end up drinking a few sips and only 1-2 vitamins (if I’m lucky!) I have ordered a different Protein Drink to try, it should arrive tomorrow. So I have been having some blended up Soup, probably a few tablespoons throughout the day...ugh.
I feel like I’m hungry....am I really?? Or is it all just mental??? I go to my first post-op visit Wednesday & will bring my concerns up then. I just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this??? Any advice??
I feel like I’m failing!!!!

Hey lady ! I am with you! I had my surgery in July and I am now just this lady few months getting my protein and water in. It’s a work in progress! You have made such a wonderful choice! The first couple months are going to be hard, I regretted the surgery from the start, but you will do better! The food being gross is good because it helps you break some bad habits. Don’t cheat, it will just cause you stress and anxiety and possible medical problems. But you will start to like food again. You aren’t supposed to be able to eat and drink enough in the beginning. This is a lifestyle change and things will get better I like the premier protein pre made chocolate shakes. They taste like hot chocolate if you microwave them for like a minute. I had my surgery July tenth, went back to work the end of August, (I’m a correctional officer) and am doing great now. I couldn’t see myself skinnier either but I was 275 before my surgery and now I am 195. Everything will be fine! You made a great decision! Message me if you have any questions! Good job!

On 1/8/2018 at 10:11 PM, emmapundt93 said:

Hey lady ! I am with you! I had my surgery in July and I am now just this lady few months getting my Protein and Water in. It’s a work in progress! You have made such a wonderful choice! The first couple months are going to be hard, I regretted the surgery from the start, but you will do better! The food being gross is good because it helps you break some bad habits. Don’t cheat, it will just cause you stress and anxiety and possible medical problems. But you will start to like food again. You aren’t supposed to be able to eat and drink enough in the beginning. This is a lifestyle change and things will get better I like the Premier Protein pre made chocolate shakes. They taste like hot chocolate if you microwave them for like a minute. I had my surgery July tenth, went back to work the end of August, (I’m a correctional officer) and am doing great now. I couldn’t see myself skinnier either but I was 275 before my surgery and now I am 195. Everything will be fine! You made a great decision! Message me if you have any questions! Good job!

Thank you so much for responding!!! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. You’ve done an amazing job!! Hope to be where you’re at....eventually lol.