hopeful77

I promise you it will get better. I thought I could not get through the emotional mess you are in after the surgery. First month is hell. 2nd month gets easier....by the middle of 2nd-third month you are actually happy.

You look amazing!

You look fabulous!

Hi- I have been having a lot of issues since this surgery. First week was hell. I've never been able to get all the protein and liquid in. Now in my 4th week, I ended up in the hospital for 7 nights! Nothing surgically wrong with my sleeve but I cannot keep anything down. Constantly throwing up. The doctor is baffled. Basically they came to the conclusion that my esophagus is spasming and they put me on meds. Got out of the hospital on Monday and still not feeling 100%. I'm regretting this surgery big time. I just want to feel normal! I hate this!!! When will this all get better? Please help!

Thank you both for the replies. You get to a point where no one around you understands what you are going through and thank god for this site. The spasms are sort of under control. The meds are helping but I have been getting sick and throwing up intermittently. I have missed so much work for this issue....I am so glad I have a manager that is understanding. Everyone says it will get better, so that's what I have to keep remembering. I'm hoping for the moment when all is better and I feel like I can get through my days without sadness & regret.

At what point were you able to take in more food without feeling that awful food stuck in your throat feeling? I'm three weeks out and feeling so abnormal...you look awesome by the way!

I'm 3 weeks out and feel the same exact way! Cannot get the protein in....trying to get all the water in but I'm def getting that dehydrated feeling when I wake up. Hoping it gets better soon!! (

Hi all, I have been creeping on this site for well over 4 months now....I feel awful about that but I wasn't ready to create an account. . You all have helped me more than anyone in my life right now. However, I had sleeve surgery on 10/09 and have been very depressed since. I have read that this has been common for most of you as well, but when will this unsure feeling end? I keep thinking OMG, what have I done? My issue is not with pain of the incisions, or the surgery. My issue is that it takes me so long to get the Protein in and all the Water. I concentrate more on the water because I'm scared of getting dehydrated, but I still don't get 64 oz in...I'm lucky if I get 32 grams of protein in. My doctor says I have to do 50. ...how do you newbies do it? Also, I've been real bad with getting all my necessary Vitamins. I take it one day, but miss 2 and so on and so forth. I know it's wrong, but its like I'm in denial. I'm in my third week after surgery, and am able to get 2 tblspoons of mushy food in. I have lost a total of 30 pounds...17 before surgery and 13 after. However, I don't see it in the mirror. Is this weight loss good so far? I feel like it should be coming off faster. Will I ever be able to get some chicken and vegetables in without feeling so full? I don't even crave the bad stuff. All I want is some regular chicken or fish and some veggies. Anyway. If I can hear back from one person with some answers, I would be very grateful. Thanks

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for all the responses. Been getting ready for this storm, and just managed to write back. I'm reading every response over & over again to absorb all the tips you've given me. It's a night & day difference in how I'm feeling compared to last night. Thank you & I can't wait to post when I've gotten thru this nutty phase

The Isopure 40 grams is the filmy one....but you are right, I will try to dilute it. I will go to Costco and see about the other one. Thank you all so much. Honest to god, I was going nutty tonight. I'm in VA, my doctor is part of Bluepoint Surgical.

Thank you so much for responding. You made me feel so much better. I've tried so many protein drinks. I tried the Isopure to kill to birds with one stone, but I get this weird film in my mouth. I will keep trying it though. The past few days I've managed to drink most of this one called oh yeah! Bananas & cream flavor. It has 32 grams of protein but it takes me all day! So I freak out! Because I still have more to take in. I will try the timer for my water intake...good idea, thank you. Everyone keeps telling me I'm going to lose my hair, if I don't do better with the protein. I'm so glad I joined. I have been crying all night.