MamaMelly

Hell no! I hear your reasons for wanting one, but this will severely mess with your healing!! Get out a pen and piece of paper and journal. Watch your favorite tv show or movie. Read a book. You can do this and get through this.

Jealous! We get to start soft foods 3 weeks out. Enjoy!

I'm thinking she means she's lost 40 lbs since she began the wls journey.

Allright! You are on your way! congrats!

Keep in mind, that you will eventually be able to eat just about anything. Just less of it So yes, right now you are recovering and not eating what your family eats. But before you know it you can cook a healthy, high Protein meal that you all can share. Just everyone's portions will be different. As Tonja said, what you are experiencing is completely normal. food has served as our best friend and comforter for a long, long time for many of us. Just take it one day at a time, and before you know it you will be embracing your new life.

So for those who have been sleeved already this month, where are you at in your liquid intake? Even with sip, sip, sipping I feel like I'm always falling a little short of the goals the clinic set for myself.

I have to agree! I've perused other month threads, and when i saw that there were only a few 100 a figured I had missed some or something! LoL We are lucky to have such a big, supportive group!

Oh girlie give yourself a break! Don't weigh yourself every day! I only lost 8ish lbs on preop, and I've seen others lose upwards of 15-20. Wait a few days, weight again, and I'm positive you will see different results Thank you for sharing that wonderful verse. I just said some prayers for you. Keep us posted!

Well said! Thanks for your story.

Well, you could always go back to liquids for a few days to 'restart' yourself and get some focus. It's so hard to take care of ourselves correctly when we have other stressors, but it's a must! Start tracking. They make a lot of ways to do it very easily, on your phone or my fitness pal. Force yourself to take 15 minutes and do it. It sounds like you know what you need to do (more Protein, more exercise), now it's up to you to take control. I'm very sorry about your loss.

I was just sleeved on 8/2. What you are going through is completely normal! I made two lists for myself of things I hate about being fat and what I am looking forward to after surgery. The things ranged from petty to major. I hated being judged on my appearance. I hated freaking out if I would fit in a booth, etc. I could not wait to delve into my 'skinny' clothes I had been holding on to for years. Just keep reminding yourself of your long term goals and what led you to start pursuing this surgery in the first place.

My hubby was there and left late evening. He then returned around 8 am next morning. I think you will be fine alone, you are pretty out of it and sleepy !

Yes, this site is amazing! The support and knowledge is invaluable.

Have you tried the gasx strips? They really helped me with that gas pain. Keep trying different flavors of protein drinks, etc. Also, if you are still nauseous you could ask your doc for a prescription if it is preventing you from getting liquids in. You don't want to get dehydrated! Take care of yourself. Ah yes, mama had the dry heaves too. There were a few moments that I wondered if I had split open my guts. Luckily they didn't last more than a day. I'm so sorry you are dealing with that. I needed the help of my husband to get out of bed for the first two days or so. It was also nice to have him to hang on to to walk, especially at first. After that I just leaned on my iv pole, by the end of my stay I had named it Fred and he was my friend. Make sure you ask for help if you need it! No sense in getting hurt! The first few days can be tough.

Hey Iggy! Sorry I haven't been on too much lately! I have been feeling much better. Still sore, and tired. I've been averaging two naps a day-feel like a toddler. LoL!I got discharged home yesterday morning and it was so nice to come home and to see my BABY BOY! Today during my afternoon nap the nurse manager from the 24 hour care unit where I received such terrible care the first night called me. Somewhere, somehow something must have trickled down that I was upset. I am going to write down my thoughts tonight and call her tomorrow. Feels good that someone might care. Anyways, I'm able to drink a little more each day. Still not up to the 64 ounces, but getting there. My tummy gets upset on and off, so I have had to run to the bathroom a few times. And by run I mean wobble quickly. Still can't believe I DID IT and it's over. I still feel good about my decision. I have had a few fleeting moments of panic thinking how permanent of a decision this is, but it quickly passes when I focus on my long term goals. How are you doing?

You will do great! Thinking of you.

Hey everyone. Today is better. I took shower and got to put my own clothes on! Heaven! I've been able to walk several Laps at a time, even went down to the Giftshop for a 'field trip' my granny was with me and said , 'can I get you some hard candy!' lmao God bless her. I don't think she fully understands how this process works. But that's okay she's the best. I tooted today, so everyone was excited about that!! Hopefully discharged tomorrow as I'm able to keep liquids down. I miss my baby boy so much!!!! Thanks for everyone's support.

Hello ladies. I was sleeved on Thursday. Surgery went fine. I was in a lot of pain afterwards that was not very well controlled for awhile after. :-/ I was unable to keep down sips of anything or ice Chips until late this morning. Trust me dry heaves after being sleeved Is incredibly painful. I've been able to do some walking. Every day is a little better. First day was rough!

On my way to the hospital! I'm doing allright....a little anxious. Will update soon.

Well ladies, I'm going to try and get some sleep. I have to be to the hospital in 7 hours!! Eek. Thank you all for your support. See ya on the losers bench!

HOraay! Congrats!