Kathy Jo

If you are feeling low and/or hungry, make getting enough Water and Protein a priority. Soups alone are not filling but add a tablespoon of natural flavoured Protein powder (plus another of Benefiber), ensure the Soups are tasty (add some chilli, garlic or herbs or buy Vietnamese or Thai soups) and you'll find them much more satisfying. I add Protein Powder to soups, casseroles and bolognaise sauce (am on soft foods now), yoghurts, puréed fruit. Add a little Water or skim milk to ensure you have a thin enough Soup in the early weeks post-op. .
Dehydration and low Protein intake can lead to fatigue and depression.
And avoid carbs too - banana has a lot of sugar and will hit off the insulin cycle of highs and lows that make us feel hungry. I believe berries, apricots and kiwi fruit are all better than banana.
I know regrets are hard, but no doubt you thought long and hard about the 'no way out' aspect of VSG beforehand - perhaps (like me) you felt you needed that to really get your health back on track. Try to have faith in that calmly thought through decision. You'll get there. There are too many success stories on this site to suggest otherwise.
Good luck.

Don't you think a little depression and anxiety comes along with this? I had a lot of anxiety before surgery, which was a week ago today, but it was the fear of the unknown more than anything. Even though I had researched everything I possible could there was still a little anxiety. My energy level sure isn't very high right now but I'm still on a full liquid diet phase of the program. I'm wondering if you need to see your therapist (I was required to see one before my surgery). If you don't have a "mind set" for this he or she can help you though it..Don’t be second guessing yourself, you wanted this so embrace it and work with it and give it everything you have! Good luck and keep in touch!

Its all what you make of it. If you want to succeed, you will find a way.
I, too, was sleeved on May 6 and am feeling great. Back to wearing clothes I couldnt before, going out, coaching ball, dancing .. back to normal.
Get negative thoughts out of your head, think positive and you will be fine. Just think of the long run, you will be skiny and healthy! Good luck to you and this too shall pass

Don't you think a little depression and anxiety comes along with this? I had a lot of anxiety before surgery, which was a week ago today, but it was the fear of the unknown more than anything. Even though I had researched everything I possible could there was still a little anxiety. My energy level sure isn't very high right now but I'm still on a full liquid diet phase of the program. I'm wondering if you need to see your therapist (I was required to see one before my surgery). If you don't have a "mind set" for this he or she can help you though it..Don’t be second guessing yourself, you wanted this so embrace it and work with it and give it everything you have! Good luck and keep in touch!

Don't you think a little depression and anxiety comes along with this? I had a lot of anxiety before surgery, which was a week ago today, but it was the fear of the unknown more than anything. Even though I had researched everything I possible could there was still a little anxiety. My energy level sure isn't very high right now but I'm still on a full liquid diet phase of the program. I'm wondering if you need to see your therapist (I was required to see one before my surgery). If you don't have a "mind set" for this he or she can help you though it..Don’t be second guessing yourself, you wanted this so embrace it and work with it and give it everything you have! Good luck and keep in touch!

What does you Dr. say about this? Sure doesn't sound right does it! I'm a week out from surgery with no problem,(except for the fact they sent me home with that drainage tube still in and it won’t come out until Friday) I'm on a full liquid diet, not sure for how long but it doesn’t matter. I have the mind-set that whatever or however I’m in this “forever” and I’ll get it done. Do talk to you Dr asap. You shouldn’t be hurting like that.