Dreams

[GreenTealael 24,857]

Last night I dreamed that I ate and then drank too soon after because my phone timer malfunctioned ... I was flipping out then awoke to realize that it was a dream

I may have some underlying issues and fears creeping up in my subconscious that I need to address immediately

Anyone else worried about making that type of mistake in real life too?

[atphiladephia 67]

A little. Maybe not a severe as yours but yes- I’m pretty scared about stretching my stomach.

[logicwand 269]

I had a very similar experience. Except, it happened after I quit smoking. I woke up with my heart pounding and totally scared because I dreamt I lit a cigarette and started smoking it. I think there are parallels between your experience and mine. 1) We have made a life changing decision. 2) It arises out of years of practicing bad habits. 3) We are serious and committed to the decision to change. 4) We are afraid of failing. I honestly believe it’s all perfectly normal to have these kinds of dreams. Though I know they’re quite unsettling! Not only are we physically changing our bodies, but mentally as well, and our fears manifest themselves in these dreams. On a positive note, I also think it indicates long term success, because we are so determined to change. Motivation baby!

[Creekimp13 5,838]

Sounds like a stress dream...typically highlighting anxiety about something in your waking life.

I don't worry obsessively about following the rules. Yep, I try to follow them. I do a damned good job about 98% of the time. The other 2%....meh...is negligible in the big picture.

Perfection is more stress than it's worth:)

[sleevedin2018 41]

Last night I dreamed that I ate and then drank too soon after because my phone timer malfunctioned ... I was flipping out then awoke to realize that it was a dream
I may have some underlying issues and fears creeping up in my subconscious that I need to address immediately
Anyone else worried about making that type of mistake in real life too?

Absolutely! For the week prior to surgery, and then about 2 weeks after, I’d have regular dreams that I was eating my pre-surgery size portion of spaghetti and taking huge bites and gulps, and then in my dream I’d suddenly remember I had the sleeve and would start freaking out. At that point I’d wake up clutching at my belly in a panic. It’s settled now though. Our minds can do crazy things with our fears!

[GreenTealael 24,857]

Absolutely! For the week prior to surgery, and then about 2 weeks after, I’d have regular dreams that I was eating my pre-surgery size portion of spaghetti and taking huge bites and gulps, and then in my dream I’d suddenly remember I had the sleeve and would start freaking out. At that point I’d wake up clutching at my belly in a panic. It’s settled now though. Our minds can do crazy things with our fears!

Oh glad it's not just me

[GreenTealael 24,857]

Sounds like a stress dream...typically highlighting anxiety about something in your waking life.

I don't worry obsessively about following the rules. Yep, I try to follow them. I do a damned good job about 98% of the time. The other 2%....meh...is negligible in the big picture.

Perfection is more stress than it's worth:)

Im worried about breaking this rule by accident

for sure because I follow it 100% and I refuse to come this far and not follow through

So tense maybe some stress

[GreenTealael 24,857]

I had a very similar experience. Except, it happened after I quit smoking. I woke up with my heart pounding and totally scared because I dreamt I lit a cigarette and started smoking it. I think there are parallels between your experience and mine. 1) We have made a life changing decision. 2) It arises out of years of practicing bad habits. 3) We are serious and committed to the decision to change. 4) We are afraid of failing. I honestly believe it’s all perfectly normal to have these kinds of dreams. Though I know they’re quite unsettling! Not only are we physically changing our bodies, but mentally as well, and our fears manifest themselves in these dreams. On a positive note, I also think it indicates long term success, because we are so determined to change. Motivation baby!

I'm motivated now!

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I think it's awesome that you do, Tealeal. But I can tell ya from experience....the world won't end if you you accidentally drink too soon after eating here and there. Not the best idea... and you're right to follow the rules....but seriously, all that will happen is that it would help push your food through sooner...and you'd get hungry again a little sooner than you should.

Once in a while bending this rule isn't gonna cause serious harm. But it's not a good habit and you're better served to observe it:)

Do follow the rule. Don't stress, though:) Life has enough stress. This one...isn't that scary.

Edited February 23, 2018 by Creekimp13

[GreenTealael 24,857]

I think it's awesome that you do, Tealeal. But I can tell ya from experience....the world won't end if you you accidentally drink too soon after eating here and there. Not the best idea... and you're right to follow the rules....but seriously, all that will happen is that it would help push your food through sooner...and you'd get hungry again a little sooner than you should.
Once in a while bending this rule isn't gonna cause serious harm. But it's not a good habit and you're better served to observe it:)
Do follow the rule. Don't stress, though:)

Actually for me it causes diarrhea
Found this out in full liquid soft phase cross over period when I didn't quite understand the rules

[GreenTealael 24,857]

Which is why I was soooooo upset in my dream

[Creekimp13 5,838]

Huh. I had diarrhea in the soft stage...I think most people do. But not since.

But hells yeah...avoid diarrhea! LOL:)

Can definitely understand being stressed about not wanting a case of it!

Edited February 23, 2018 by Creekimp13

[GreenTealael 24,857]

Yup avoiding it like the plague.
I was drinking and eating things off the full liquid diet back to back with no waiting period. Asked my surgeon and we figured it out

[abefroman329 704]

So far I’ve thrown up at least twice because I didn’t wait long enough after eating to drink, so no, I don’t worry about accidentally doing that. That’s enough of a deterrent to ensure I don’t.

[GreenTealael 24,857]

So far I’ve thrown up at least twice because I didn’t wait long enough after eating to drink, so no, I don’t worry about accidentally doing that. That’s enough of a deterrent to ensure I don’t.

Oh man

I can't even imagine vomiting

And is it just me but sometimes I have to wait longer than 30 mins in between eating and drinking. Depending totally on how I feel