klsulliv

Everyone always says how much they love the surgery, it's good to hear that someone else suffered from buyers remorse. I'm 5 weeks out from surgery and I've been fighting depression. I know that this surgery was the best thing for me for health reasons and everyone tells me that I'll eventually love it, but right now, I wish I could turn back the clock and not go through with it. I spent over 2 years researching and talking to people about their experiences with the surgery and thought I was prepared, but I was wrong. I have the same thoughts about how the surgery will impact my health when I'm older. But, as someone in the support group that I attend pointed out...without the surgery, I probably wouldn't have gotten old enough to worry about it. Because of my weight and the related health problems, I was on my way to an early grave. I've got a great support group and they're helping me sort through my concerns, fears and regrets. I'm looking forward to the day that I can honestly say that I love my new sleeve.

I had the same problem at first, but it's gotten better with time and with moving from liquids to more solid foods.

I had my surgery a little over 5 weeks ago. My friends wanted to go out to celebrate my birthday, so we went out to Cracker Barrel Country Store/Restuarant and I got a vegetable plate. I wasn't able to eat but just a few bites of each veggie, and didn't have much protein in the meal. I got my protein in for the day with a protein smoothie for breakfast and one for lunch. Since they serve breakfast all day, I also considered getting something off the breakfast menu (eggs for instance). It's not like going to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse or anything, but it satisfied the urge.

I had my surgery on 12/30/10 and I, too, am having problems getting my protein and water in every day. Currently, I'm relying on Gladiator smoothies from Smoothie King (45 grams protein/20 oz) and New Whey protein shots (42 grams protein/3.9 Oz). I've tried several of the powders, but can't find one that I like. I've ordered some of the Pure protein powder, and, hopefully, this will be the one that works for me!

Hi, I'm 12 days post op for the sleeve. My doctor gave me the OK for full liquids on day 7, which in my diet includes protein shakes and SF pudding. I tried a protein shake on day 7 and about 15 minutes after drinking it my heart rate jumped up above 100 bpm and stayed there for about 20 minutes. The next day I tried a sugar free, fat free pudding and had the same thing happen. I went back to clear liquids for a couple of days and today (day 12) I tried the pudding again with the same result. Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks for replying so quickly. I talked to my surgeon and he said pretty much the same thing that you guys are saying. The vagal nerve is over stimulated and the situation should improve with time. I'm still learning that I can't eat as fast as I used to. I don't do too many things slowly so this is a bit of challenge for me, but I'm getting there.