tinalawson

I am 3 weeks out. It happened to me as we'll but my doctor prescribed Levsin and it helped so much!!

I always felt that surgery is taking the easy way out! It's not!!!!! It is the hardest decision that I have ever made but let me tell you I would do it again in a heart beat! You have to do what's right for you but there is nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone was actually proud of me for making my decision and following through.

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I just went to my first social situation and by the way, they had great food there! But I didn't even mind because everyone was telling me how great I looked. Trust me when I say food is nothing compared to that feeling!!!

I had my sleeve done on June 10th. I am having difficulty with "eating with my family". Since I have to get in 80 g of protein a day, I take my bottle of Isopure with me, or broth. Warm broth makes me feel like I am eating something. I do try and sit with them because I want to get over my issues with food. But several times I did have to just leave the table. This is harder than I thought because I'm not hungry, I just want it! I have a couple days left of clear liquids and then I can have full liquids and cottage cheese! So excited about that and have never really cared for it in the past. I'm down 27 pounds since my pre-op appointment. I just hope it gets easier.

I am 12 days out and can not tolerate the heat at all (live in Texas). I have been going to the store and walking around in there at first. It was difficult and had to sit down a lot! Now I'm at a place where I'm itching to exercise. I want to start my new life. But 20 mins in and I'm tired. I am trying to do things like cleaning the house where I can take breaks. Anything to get moving.

Here is my schedule: 2 weeks clear liquid 4 weeks full liquid 2 weeks purée 4 months soft food Then I'm on regular, my surgeon is amazing so I trust his judgement but it is a daunting road ahead of me. I want to be strong and I know it's all in my mind. It's hard when I see posts on here like yours where you are already on full liquids. It will make me a stronger person!

I'm struggling too! I'm 11 days out, still have 3 more days on clear liquids before I move to a full month of full liquid. I really just want something to chew. I started eating ice, the crunching helped me. I have to get over my addiction to food some how!!!!

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