Hey everyone,

I just had VSG done Tuesday, 11/19/19.
I absolutely cannot get my liquid or protein goals.
The hiccuping is insane! I feel like I hiccup every time I take a sip. Nothing tastes right to me and I have no interest in anything. (The head hunger for the burger part of a cheeseburger is real tho.) I’ve tried premier protein, fairlife core power, lean shake 25 from GNC. My next attempt will be the unflavored isopure.

I’m struggling a lot with the repercussions of the surgery and I’m just feeling really down and can’t seem to snap out of it. Just looking for support, I guess.

Thanks.

Hi there,

I'm at the five day post-surgery point and today a new turn of events is happening: crying, anger, depression. I hope you feel better soon.

Angela

I went through the emotional part also, I think it is common. Our hormones surely are altered and all that comes with a surgery like this can cause someone to be emotional. Hugs to you both!

I'm almost 9 weeks post op. The surgery not only messes with your hormones but it plays head games as well. I had to take antinausea pills with my protien drinks during 2 week post op liquid phase. I know it can be difficult. Just focus on sipping and try to sip every couple of minutes, even if you have to set an alarm on your phone to remind you. It will get better. Once your out of the two week phase, you'll start to feel human again. Chin up!

I havent had surgery yet but I feel you. I know I dont have local support and I think it may help to look at youtube vloggers under wls or specifically vs. Keep the end game in mind. I'm praying for you!

1 hour ago, AliceWanders said:

Hey everyone,

I just had VSG done Tuesday, 11/19/19.
I absolutely cannot get my liquid or Protein goals.
The hiccuping is insane! I feel like I hiccup every time I take a sip. Nothing tastes right to me and I have no interest in anything. (The head hunger for the burger part of a cheeseburger is real tho.) I’ve tried Premier Protein, fairlife core power, lean shake 25 from GNC. My next attempt will be the unflavored Isopure.

I’m struggling a lot with the repercussions of the surgery and I’m just feeling really down and can’t seem to snap out of it. Just looking for support, I guess.

Thanks.

I have read about this happening to lots of people within the first 3 days. I'm on liquid pre op and that cheese burger sounds damn good right now ! : ) All I can advise is walk walk walk, sip sip sip, it gets better. Please up date us, it is very helpful . Thx

Everybody chill this is typical it is a head game and The liquids are guidlines, SIp walk SIp walk Sip walk -

This will all pass - but now you have to use this tool and start the next phases. Read My long post on how i F#@cked up big time - Please for your sake learn from my ignorance.

I am amazed at how many people get this surgery done and like myself are not ready for the first Hell freeze and the steps.

YOU DID NOT MAKE A MISTAKE YOU HAVE GONE THRU MAJOR SURGERY AND YOUR BODY AND YOUR HEAD ARE IN SHOCK - it will pass and you will be happy

Thanks everyone! The support is awesome. My close family are supportive, but you know, you don’t understand until you’ve done it.

I felt as prepared as possible prior to the surgery, and knew I’d have mind games to deal with. I know someone in my local support network that has already cheated in their 2 week post op liquid and I definitely don’t want to do that!

The unflavored isopure mixed into the Simply Asia Ramen broth is AWESOME!!! For anyone that generally doesn’t like broth, that one is so good!!

19 minutes ago, AJ Tylo said:

Everybody chill this is typical it is a head game and The liquids are guidlines, SIp walk SIp walk Sip walk -

This will all pass - but now you have to use this tool and start the next phases. Read My long post on how i F#@cked up big time - Please for your sake learn from my ignorance.

I am amazed at how many people get this surgery done and like myself are not ready for the first Hell freeze and the steps.

YOU DID NOT MAKE A MISTAKE YOU HAVE GONE THRU MAJOR SURGERY AND YOUR BODY AND YOUR HEAD ARE IN SHOCK - it will pass and you will be happy

Part of my prepping is coming on here and learning from firsthand accounts and experiences . PRICELESS !

1 hour ago, Lynda486 said:

I went through the emotional part also, I think it is common. Our hormones surely are altered and all that comes with a surgery like this can cause someone to be emotional. Hugs to you both!

Especially when you start burning fat and releasing ketones.

My DS was the day before your surgery and I'm right there with you. Getting 40oz to 64oz of liquid is the most important part. Protein is second. My surgeon told me to forego protein if I'm not getting my liquids in.

Like you, I'm jonesing for a cheeseburger, a slice of pizza with green pepper, literally almost anything I could chew to get something savory. Bed broth doesn't taste good to me, but chicken broth does. I don't know if I'm allowed to add seasoning to the broth so I'm keeping it plain until later next week. Jello satisfies the sweet tooth, but the savory part, I just haven't found a good source yet.

Stay strong, we're all here to support each other!

Bed broth

Lol, this should have been "beef broth".

1 hour ago, ColoradoCanuck said:

Lol, this should have been "beef broth".

I was wondering. I was like huh????

1 hour ago, Billy Bob said:

Part of my prepping is coming on here and learning from firsthand accounts and experiences . PRICELESS !

yes this dumb ass did not due that and was FUBARED - Glad its helping and the reason i come here is to help those who are smarter then me and want to get prepared, But the best decision i ever made and so close to closing in

Have a good ride and F@#ck Food

When I got home after surgery, the first two nights, I dreampt of M&M's. I dont even like them that much, but they called to me. I cried the first two days, in the hospital. And then again the last few nights as I seem only able to get a couple hours of sleep at a time, when I wake up and wander the house trying to tire myself out.

Last night my oh so skinny husband brought home pizza... my absolute favorite. I had to sit and smell it and my sense of smell is way better now than it was pre-OP. As I watched him devour an entire pizza there was some rage that built...

Anyway, the point is, the liquid diet sucks. My doctor has me on only liquid for two weeks, then I can add yogurt and reduced fat peanut butter and a couple other things for another two weeks. I am so depressed when I think about food. But just before Christmas I get meats of all sorts. That's keeping me going. So maybe think about when you get to add more to the diet? Think about what you'll need then? That's the only thing that seems to help me when it gets really bad.

So maybe think about when you get to add more to the diet? Think about what you'll need then? That's the only thing that seems to help me when it gets really bad.

I'm just shy two weeks out, and this is honestly the only thing keeping me from loosing it. I've had my pureed/soft foods grocery list made up for at least a week and I frequently add to and revise it. It's the only way to convince myself to drink yet *another* protein shake.