Hello guys,

[Glen Dean 17]

Well I'm stuck.

My weight is currently back and forth between 262 and 260, I'm trying to follow the program (it's not been easy) I'm hungry alot, I go get something to help with that, then find I ate it either to fast or had to much and then I'm uncomfortable for a bit. I'm trying to stay active it's not easy when you should lift more than 25lbs lol.

I'm trying to be a good patient by my patients are a little thin at this point. I find I'm tired each day at about the same time also. What's up with that?

Any way any suggestions are welcome. I'm three weeks post op and over all the pain is gone, it's just adjusting to the foods and lack of some .

Anyway thanks for listening.

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[Lucky Dog 32]

hungry really,,, man after my WLS,,, almost 5 years,,, I still dont have that,,, actually food is more of a pain,,, I do think of it,,, as fuel,,,, more than a social,, / fun thing to do,,, protiein shakes and salads,,,, are pretty much my go to,,, Im insanely active,,, gym... walking / hiking,,, swimming,,, once you can get the right ammt of protien in your system,,,, I can only speak for me,,,, I am unstoppable,,,, good luck !!!

[axlr8n 161]

I think it's pretty normal a few weeks after surgery to start to feel a little sluggish and have less energy... your body is adapting to some very significant changes. If you're tired, take a nap - listen to your body. You are by no means fully healed and recovered at three weeks post-op.

As for the hunger... you're probably eating a lot of liquid / soft things. It'll probably get better when you start filling yourself with dense Protein. That was also very uncomfortable for me though, and even after 3 years I often get that sick to my stomach feeling after a few bites of chicken or steak. It's a balancing act and something you'll figure out with time.

[Matt Z 4,138]

23 hours ago, Glen Dean said:

Well I'm stuck.

My weight is currently back and forth between 262 and 260, I'm trying to follow the program (it's not been easy) I'm hungry alot, I go get something to help with that, then find I ate it either to fast or had to much and then I'm uncomfortable for a bit. I'm trying to stay active it's not easy when you should lift more than 25lbs lol.

I'm trying to be a good patient by my patients are a little thin at this point. I find I'm tired each day at about the same time also. What's up with that?

Any way any suggestions are welcome. I'm three weeks post op and over all the pain is gone, it's just adjusting to the foods and lack of some .

Anyway thanks for listening.

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What surgery?

Do your best to make the habit changes... it takes several weeks to make a new habit or break one. You've got to try your best though. It does get better. Once you get cleared for solids and then cleared to lift, things will turn around. Just follow that instruction sheet to the letter, get all your Water in and you'll be fine.

[Glen Dean 17]

What surgery?
Do your best to make the habit changes... it takes several weeks to make a new habit or break one. You've got to try your best though. It does get better. Once you get cleared for solids and then cleared to lift, things will turn around. Just follow that instruction sheet to the letter, get all your Water in and you'll be fine.

Awesome Awesome

I had the sleeve,
Thank you for the encouraging. I am doing my best to follow the plan.
It's such a slow process. But I am looking forward to the end results. [emoji4]

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[Glen Dean 17]

I think it's pretty normal a few weeks after surgery to start to feel a little sluggish and have less energy... your body is adapting to some very significant changes. If you're tired, take a nap - listen to your body. You are by no means fully healed and recovered at three weeks post-op.
As for the hunger... you're probably eating a lot of liquid / soft things. It'll probably get better when you start filling yourself with dense Protein. That was also very uncomfortable for me though, and even after 3 years I often get that sick to my stomach feeling after a few bites of chicken or steak. It's a balancing act and something you'll figure out with time.

Thank you.
Liquids are a lot of what I seem to be getting right now but never seems to quench the thirst[emoji53].
I'm doing what I can and fit a nap in as I can. Not always an easy task with my 9yr old , my cliant, and my 2 grand children all wanting and needing attention. Not to mention.the 10 pups, and the house we are trying to purchase. Lol

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[Matt Z 4,138]

Just now, Glen Dean said:

Awesome Awesome

I had the sleeve,
Thank you for the encouraging. I am doing my best to follow the plan.
It's such a slow process. But I am looking forward to the end results.

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It absolutely does get easier with time. The first month or so for me was rough, not physically, but mentally. My kids would be cooking food or toasting bread and I'd just go full head hunger mode... I took a different approach than most it seems, I confronted the foods. I didn't stop anyone from eating what they wanted, I don't avoid certain isles at the market, I've stared down the candy rack during check out. And when my body was all like "yes, eat that, it's good" I'd correct myself, remind myself what those foods have done to me and how crappy they've made my life. It's hard, practicing some "Mindfulness" and "Mindful eating" as well as being honest with myself about what each food has done, has made it easier to deal with, for me anyway.

You'll find what works for you, just gotta stick with it!

You got this!

[Glen Dean 17]

It absolutely does get easier with time. The first month or so for me was rough, not physically, but mentally. My kids would be cooking food or toasting bread and I'd just go full head hunger mode... I took a different approach than most it seems, I confronted the foods. I didn't stop anyone from eating what they wanted, I don't avoid certain isles at the market, I've stared down the candy rack during check out. And when my body was all like "yes, eat that, it's good" I'd correct myself, remind myself what those foods have done to me and how crappy they've made my life. It's hard, practicing some "Mindfulness" and "Mindful eating" as well as being honest with myself about what each food has done, has made it easier to deal with, for me anyway.

You'll find what works for you, just gotta stick with it!
You got this!

Thanks,
I have been doing that similar approach, I even cook and bake for my family. I work from home and home school my son plus watch my 2 grandchildren. So food is always going around here. I am trying to drink my shakes, and stick with the program. I chose this because there is no going back.
I want to feel better physically and mentally about myself.
I will get this. [emoji4]

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