PreciousCargo

You may throw up if you are at home also. We dont know how our bodies are going to respond to various foods. That is why they tell us to take one food at a time and then add another food in a couple of days. I usually can tell after the first bite if I am going to be sick, which happened last night to me after eating something that disagreed with me. I am glad you are seeking therapy, it does help to talk about our comfort in food. You didnt make the biggest mistake in your life, we all have those thoughts in the beginning. My advice would be to called your doctor if you have any concerns, however I feel you will do fine and should not be scared to eat. We do need food to survive and this is an adjustment to our bodies. Good luck

There is a group on the discussion board... it is called the Slow Losers... I have read where others lose maybe 1 pd a month, etc. So it is not only YOU. Please dont stop taking your medicine. That is just has important and essential to your health. Everyone is different in their weight loss, our bodies are made up differently. Try tracking your foods on Spark People. You will be successful... Good Luck

not very comforting news...

Yep that is what I have been eating cottage cheese. I am having more difficult now though than I did when I began eating it, strange. Glad to hear of your weight loss, it is only the beginning though. Good luck

I do hope you get well soon... sry to hear you are in pain... you are in my prays

I cheated on my pre op and still lost the 10 % required for my surgery. Actually the doctor said I had the perfect liver and there were no complications other than my negative reaction to the medicine. I am now one week post op and have been able to manage fine on the post op diet, however my diet isnt normally that others follow. We are all human and mess up, each of us are different. I say we didnt become overweight overnight. Good luck and stay positive.

Good job in being successful with your decision. I was sleeved a few days before and at first asked myself "what have I done'... but it is done and we must move forward.

Great attitude.... you are doing a wonderful job, glad therapy is helping.

Tomorrow is my birthday... yep I will be celebrating my 2nd anniversary in my forties. Anyway, my boyfriend was suppose to arrive home tonight from his business trip. He called and said no he has another trip that will keep him away another ten days. What sucks was he left the day after my surgery when I was still in the hospital. Now, we all know when we get stress we eat, all of us have done. Last yr I would have taken myself out to a restaurant, the fanciest one to celebrate. However, today I am only 1 week post op. It is a lot to work through knowing we cant turn to food and use it has a crutch, but I made that choice. It will benefit me and my health will improve. It is to early to shop for new clothes, maybe a movie tomorrow... who knows.

Officially it was today, but I couldnt hold down the liquid protein shakes so I was allowed at 3 days post op. I do have to make an effort though to get in my fluids, which I try. Thks for the idea about the soup, great idea.

Congrats ... it is good you are doing so well and your arthritis pain is improving.

Oh honey... it will happen... maybe not right now but it will... your health is very important and seriously with the surgery coming up I know you want everything to be perfect... keep smiling and stay positive

I mix mine with soy milk or yogurt, they both were allowed on my pre op diet.

The first time I started my journey I was interested in the Lap Band which also required the psych evaluation. I meet with him and he required me to lose 5 pds in one month which was successful. When I began my journey for the sleeve I had to revisit another psych. It was much harder, there were several test required. Anyway, the psych was a bear and, well I will be nice. She said things such as I was a emotional eater (duh) and my test indicated I didnt like to take orders, etc. Anyway, I was required to go to counseling which I first resented, however I do like my therapist now and she has helped through this journey. I was also required to start taking depression medication which has helped after it being switched several times. I also do believe it will help me through this adjustment of the surgery and what is to come. My advice is to jump through whatever hoops they need you to, it might help you and it will be required for insurance purposes. Good luck.

I am glad to hear others are experiencing similar problems. I was terrific it was only me. I started my period the day after my surgery and it is a horrible flow. I havent bleed like this in years, it seems nonstop. I am concerned because of the decrease in calories and vitamins which is causing me to feel fatigue and dizzy. Good Luck and I hope the pain stops soon.

I am only getting in 30 oz a fluid a day which doesnt even equal 600 calories. Just keep sipping. The nurse told me we all responded differently to the sleeve and she wasn't worried. I did have to stop taking my liquid vitamin and start the chewables because of vomiting. If you have any concerns call your doctor if you aren't feeling well. This is all so new. I was telling a friend today that usually by 730 am I would have eaten three donuts, now I cant even get in 4 oz. Good Luck

It will get better... I experienced the same thing and had to stay an extra two days. Some of us are more sensitive and need a little TLC. You will be feeling great soon... Good luck

wonderful job, I can see a definite change... keep up the good work

sounds silly... but being able to shift myself around in the bed comfortable, now it seems like I wake everyone just trying to turn around... I am also looking forward to being able to lift myself up from the water rafts at Aquatic this summer with ease instead of struggling and thinking how I am going to get off the ground without embarrassing myself.

Congrats, it will get better.... I was just sleeved Jan 2oth. A whole different world to adjust to. Take care and I hope you have a quick recovery.

good luck...

Did they prescribe nausea medicine to you when you left the hosp? Maybe you should start taking them or call your doctor and request them. My doctor mention this exact scenario to me before I left the hosp and said if so start back to the basics with a clear liquid diet for a few days and gradually work yourself back through the stages. Good luck