jennyn73

So it's Sunday night (Monday morning really)...it's been a week now. I am having more issues today and yesterday really than I did in my previous post. I WANT TO EAT!!! My doctor has me on THIN LIQUIDS for 2 weeks...it's his standard diet...I am ready to move on to THICK LIQUIDS. I have been reading all over this site and 100"s of you could have THICK LIQUIDS after you got home...so I'm making a decision to go to the next step a week early. I need to eat. I will die if I have to eat anymore jello...and chicken broth has got to go. I did get some hard candy to suck on to take my mind off of my cravings. I think the sugar in it is making me gassy...I feel lots of gas moving up and down my esophogaus. I don't know what to do...I am not eating hardly anything...like maybe 4oz of broth and drinking water/crystal light. I have always LOVED oatmeal...so tomorrow...I'm making OATMEAL. I'm also going to move up to my thick soups and sugar-free puddings...etc. I will try and force the protein shakes down me...but it will take everything I got. I also went into worry mode today...thinking I might never get to eat certain foods again...you know typical fattie mentalitly. But I have been reading on here that everyone gets to the point where they are "normal eaters" again for the most part...that's all I wanted to hear. If something makes me sick...then so be it...but at least I had the option to eat it. I am totally loving the weight loss...but still adapting mentally to a new lifestyle. The mental game is going to be the hardest part...because I'm almost forced to eat right. My goal for the next few days is at least 8oz of protein shake a day(I'm gagging just thinking about it). Wish Me Luck!!!

I agree...1/2 cup is about all I can do...if I eat more than that...I am too full. Don't do too much too soon...or you will definitely regret it. I have never been one to throw up...but I've thrown up 4 times since surgery...I have officially learned my lesson. GOOD LUCK!!!

I need some advice and someone to keep me in line...I am exactly 1 week post-op and doing fine. HOWEVER...I hate liquids. I can't stand doing the liquid thing anymore. I advanced my diet to the THICK LIQUID stage myself in order to satisfy my mind. I ate some grits today...it was a pleasant change. The problem is...I bought some hard candy to suck on and crunch up to help me through this stage. I did not buy sugar-free...because I know it can cause a lot of gas and I don't need that. Am I really cheating or is the hard candy really gonna matter that much? I am really struggling right now cause I want to eat. I continue to lose weight. I have lost almost 40lbs since my pre-op diet and about 15 since surgery. Please let me know what ya'll think. THANKS!!!

Mama...do not get down...and remember...we can't change the past...we can only move forward. You are regretting the surgery right now...but think how healthy you are going to be in a few short months...AND you will be able to enjoy your children and your husband even more with less weight. Keep your chin up...and be thankful you found this site so we can all support you as well. Also...I was pretty sick in the hospital as well...my surgeon told me...not to even think about the Protein when I got home...to focus on my fluids and if I can add a Protein shake then great. I think you will find if you just keep trudging forward...you'll eventually be able to get your protein in!!! Good Luck!!!

YOU ARE SOOOOO RIGHT....I just need to be strong and follow the restrictions more carefully. I threw the candy away...so that is gone from the house!!!

I have grits listed on my page as an okay food...I'm interested to hear from others...about grits? I am going to try tomato soup today. I thought I was advancing to the next step...THICK LIQUIDS is my next step. And Oatmeal and Grits is on that list...along with sugar free pudding and thick Soups. I agree that I can't do anything to harm myself...AND I need to make changes now regarding my eating habits...so thank you all for the words of wisdom and advice!!! I need to be reminded.

Yeah I have been eating SF popsicles like they were the last known thing on earth. I guess I will stop with the candy...I am feeling very bad about it...like I'm cheating. I just want to be eating normal...but patience is a virtue...and good things come to those who wait!!! Thanks for the advice...and support. I NEED IT!!!

WOW...is all I can say...I am a little under 1 week behind you and I can't even begin to drink 70 oz a day. Nor can I get down my full Protein shake (11oz) that fast. I have to sip it and I only try to drink 4 oz at a time anyway. I definitely feel restriction. I feel very full most of the time. I would like to hear some input as well...

I think it must be individual...because I do have the "gas pains" and it does hurt...HOWEVER...it doesn't hurt bad enough I wish I didn't have surgery. I also had them when my gall bladder was removed a few years ago. You'll know if you have them...because it's a pain in your shoulder or neck...etc and it feels like something needs to get out (I know that sounds weird...lol) Walking is DEFINITELY the best medicine...I just walk around my house for a few minutes every so often. I also found if you have a rocking chair or a recliner that rocks...sit in it and rocks and that moves the gas as well. Good Luck with your surgery!!!

I added you as a friend since we are on the same timeline...Good Luck!!!

I've been cold too...probably from the blood thinners...and lack of calories. Must be something you are eating...cause I am freezing...

Misty...I had my surgery on Monday...so I am one day ahead of you. I am also on Loratab Elixir. I do not think the pain meds are making you have blurred vision...that doesn't sound normal. I would definitely ask the DR about that. My bandages itch too...I keep telling myself their healing and ignore as much as possible. As far as how much I am getting down me...NO WAY NEAR 60 oz or 33oz...and I carry Water or crystal light with me all the time. HOWEVER...Today...I have been able to drink a lot more. Prior to today I felt full all the time and probably was getting around 30 oz total down me including my broth and popsicles. GOOD LUCK!!!

I am 6 days post-op...and I FEEL YOUR PAIN...I don't want this food anymore...I want something salty and I want something crunchy. It got so bad last night I finally got up and took a sip of pickle juice. (I love pickles---so this might not work for you) I couldn't see that it would hurt...I am on a THIN liquid diet...and that's thin...but more importantly it helped!!! It took the salty craving away and I could go on. I hope you find something to work for you...cause I know you are miserable!!! GOOD LUCK

I think the most important thing to remember is-- the only thing we all have in common FOR SURE is the fact that we all had the same surgery. Other than that...we are all uniquely different. That means I might lose 10 lbs in a week and then stall, while the next person continues to lose steadily. Don't get hung up on the numbers...we have ALL abused our bodies with food for a long time. Our bodies are now thinking what the hell??? 4 oz of a Protein shake...are you kidding??? Where's the fries??? Where's the Cookies??? So I think the best plan of attack is to have patience and to follow the plan. If you follow the plan...IT WILL WORK...it's proven. So keep your chin up...and keep doing what you are supposed to and you will reach your goal with flying colors. AND if it takes you 2 months longer than someone else...WHO CARES...you still made it to the finish line!!!

Here it is Friday, the 17th of December and I am 4 days post-op, I am experiencing the terrible gas in my joints and really feel full and bloated 99% of the time. I decided to get online and found this awesome website just for people who have or want to have the sleeve performed. I am writing a blog not for attention or recognition...but just to put my thoughts down somewhere. I have a feeling this is going to be a very interesting journey. I wanted to be able to remind myself of every little detail so I will be that more diligent to stay focused. Right now it's easy...I couldn't eat if I tried...but a year from now...I want to remember. See I didn't eat because I was hungry (pre-surgery info), I ate because I like food...love the tastes, smells, whatever!!! I also ate when I was happy or sad or upset or glad. I ate to celebrate things...I ate when I would be disappointed...food has been my best friend for 30 years...and that ended on Monday!!! (Okay...so it ended 2 weeks before that when I started the pre-op diet...but it MEDICALLY ended Monday!!!) I'm not saying I don't still love food...I just now know...I HAVE TO EAT RIGHT...and I'm not going to waste this time and effort and pain and misery I am dealing with just for food. All my best friends will now be in human form. When I see something I want to eat...I think how I can turn it into something healthy and within my guidelines...I don't mind eating quesadillas or hamburgers without the tortillas/buns...so there's my protein and food I love!!! And I don't believe in never having a certain food item again...if I want a cookie one day (after I'm on regular food)...then have 1 cookie. I don't want to worry about it...I want it to be natural...and healthy. The old Jenny would have ate the whole box of cookies. (Or at least half) People always said to me...the key to losing weight is to "THINK SKINNY". Now I always wanted to smack those people...because if I could "THINK SKINNY", then I wouldn't be a fattie!!! But I think it's a whole mind change. And I've come to understand what they were talking about-- The 2-week prep diet didn't even bother me...and like I said earlier I am thinking of ways to make foods I love healthy...so I guess what I'm saying is..."THINK SKINNY" Good Luck to All!!!

WOW...your surgeon MUST BE STRICT...6 months out from surgery is a VERY LONG TIME...Good Luck on that!!!