shelleyrn22

You just made my evening! Thanks for posting! I'm 5'2, 210lbs at beginning of the process - I had to self pay; my insurance has a wls exclusion.

Sleeved May 17th; down 15lbs - 10 of which was Pre op. I feel good, but not able to take in much today. Everything hurts Tomorow will be better!

Sounds like you're doing great!

True Story right here, y'all! Feel free to share your funnies!

I was surfing this morning and found this post-op diet online. It amazes me how surgeons are all so different - and I honestly don't know if one is any smarter/better than another! How do they decide which pre/post op diet they'll use? Is it based on experience? Patient results? Science? Preference? Their own hang ups? What??? Anywho... just my rant for the 10am hour http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

Well at least I'm not the only one who notices it! My surgeon's diet even contradicts itself in some places. It's super annoying!

If food was a person, this is what I'd say.... (reminds me of the old country song Oh Whiskey, if you were a woman) Dear Food, I'm Six days postop and wow... I never realized how much I depended on you for everything! I've discovered I counted on you to be my lover, my best friend, confidant, my everything. You were never meant for that! You were only meant for how I'm using you now - to sustain life and energy. Our divorce was final May 17th (surgery day) and there's no going back. I won't lie - I miss you, but this too shall pass. I feel incredibly guilty for allowing something so insignificant to control my life for so long... and still called myself a Christian. You will never take first place in my life again. This grieving process isn't easy, but it's necessary. You betrayed me... with my permission. No more. I am in control of you - in Jesus' name! Sincerely, Shell

Mine started within 30 mins, but that was after downing the entire bottle. The effects lasted for at least 2hrs or more. :/

I'm so sorry!! I'm thankful your surgeon didn't proceed! The pain will subside in a few days. My heart breaks for you. My advice: never give up.

I bought sample packs as well. Only tried the Caribbean cooler flavor. I've never actually drank pee, but I'm almost positive it tastes like that. :/

I swear I could have written this!!!! Prior to surgery, a perfect day to me was not having to leave home. Less than one week postop and I cannot handle being home for too long at one time. For someone with social anxiety this is very odd, but I also feel really good about getting off the couch.

Hunger... *sigh* it's been a rough afternoon for me. Celebrated my first nsv, then it was capoot. I'm less than a week out and I'm already wanting something "different". I pretty much cried all afternoon. No regrets, but it's a grieving process for me. I'm grieving the loss of my life time friend, lover and companion - food. Yes, I knew this was part of "it" - blah blah. It still has thrown me for a loop. However - actual hunger - nope, not yet! Good luck to you!

Wow... I had surgery on 5/17 and I just realized today how important the NSV's are. I just gotta say I LOOOOVE the new mini me - even though it's a work in progress! I've always been short n(5'2") and always felt like I was "too big for me". Make sense? I have sooo enjoyed eating and drinking out of my 1oz medicine cups, but I've gone on a shopping spree. I'm a lil over those cups - they remind me of working at the hospital. So I've bought several different baby spoons, baby bowls, baby forks, baby everything! I LOVE it! Ha! My purchase today: mini waters (8oz size - the bigger ones are just too overwhelming anymore!), but my favorite are 3oz disposable cups. My dr's office gave me one in my little care bag, and I used it already. I found them at WM by the other paper cups/plates. They are perfect. I've also bought several mini storage bowls. My boyfriend has officially banned me from buying one more dish or he's calling Hoarders. Silly lil NSV (the mini dishes, cups, etc.) but I love it... and think they're all so super cute! So... *cheers* to 3oz disposable cups! Shell

As I was "eating" my bfast this morning (1oz liquified mashed potatoes & 1oz yogurt) I looked at it all and thought this is definitely a matter where my eyes are bigger than my stomach!

Honey I feel your frustration! I'm able to do full liquids and I've come to enjoy baby food, mashed potatoes puréed with chicken broth, a lil bit of butter and some salt. It's my staple. It's filling, tasty and makes me feel like I'm "eating". I sent my BF to get some eggdrop soup for me, but I was too chicken to try it. It looked really greasy. I've also been "eating" cream of chicken soup puréed/liquified. I tell myself constantly "it'll get easier". Link up with someone locally... Or from here that you can text, call, etc. when ya need to vent. Prayers!

Okay, had surgery on 5/17. I think I'm doing well? So far I've only been able to take in 20oz total. Today I started early and so far I've taken in 15.5oz. 7 of that includes Unjury Chicken Soup and i feel satisfied - not deprived or overfull. Including my Pre op weight loss, I've lost 15lbs. I'm super excited about my new life!!

Surgery was... Okay, I guess! I slept! Haha! Afterward was painful - no lie. Still sore and doing my best to get down fluids. I do hope I never have to have another surgery again. I'm such a whiney baby

Okay, fellow sleevers...I need some help. I have no clue how to tell if I've taken in too much, not enough or just right! I feel so many different sensations when I eat or drink anything - but not sure what they mean! I've taken in 19ounces so far today. That's a combo of clears & full liquids. Thursday was my surgery. Any thoughts, ideas?

Tummy noises?? I mean I'm beginning to think there's someone or something in there trying to get out! It rolls, rumbles and even roars at times!

Someone please tell me it gets easier! I'm scared to drink - even tiny sips!

I've advanced to protein shakes and that's about it. I'm terrified of overdoing it. I've only been nauseated twice since surgery and that scared me.

The worst part now is trying to learn my new "full" signals. Is it the pressure I feel? Is it when my stomach starts rolling? I haven't a clue!

Yes... Feel 100% better than yesterday! I'm taking in 2-3oz at a time; usually takes about 20mins or more. I've been up most the day,but I'm ready for a nap!

Day one of pre-op diet which is 3 protein shakes, sf Popsicles, and a lean cuisine for dinner. So far nobody has been injured or even threatened, but the night is still young! I know some of you have different diets and I honestly don't know what the difference is. I can do this...