tammy916

I was sleeved on the 17th - in addition to the sleeve I had my gallbladder removed and a hernia repair. This was my first time to ever have surgery or be under anesthesia. I was scared and nervous. I stayed in recovery 6+ hours due to my blood pressure going so high 280's over 180's. The OR was calling any doctor they could and bringing in a cardiologist for fear I would stroke out. I pretty much remained out for 3 days just coming to off and on. It took me about a week before I even remotely felt like myself, it was the worst feeling in the world. I was only in the hospital for 2 nights then went home. Upon release from the hospital I was on a full liquid diet and just went to soft/pureed foods today. With that being said I can't hardly eat anything or drink. Most drinks the taste even water makes me gag. I tried to eat a soft scrambled egg Saturday and could only eat about 1/2 of it and that’s all I could eat all day. I can only drink about 20-30 oz. a day and that's hard for me to do. Though I am losing weight (22 lbs since surgery) I am scared I am making myself sick or something else is wrong. I have my first follow-up appointment Wednesday and looking forward to talking to the doctor. Anyone else have a similar situation? How about everyone else's diet about how much do y'all eat at one time and drink?

I am Nov. 17th. Extremely excited but very nervous as well. What kind of fears or worry does everyone have? I have felt like I have been grieving food. Crazy or has anyone else?

I am 7 days away from having the gastric sleeve. The liquid diet is not to hard (yet) but in my head I am having a war. Last night I felt as though I was grieving big meals and over eating. I know that sounds crazy and I know that's why I am in the position I am today. I know this is not a cure all surgery and I still have to put the work in for it to work. I fear failure because I have failed at every diet I have attempted. I can not imagine myself thin because I do not remember a time I was thin. I can look back at pictures and see when I was thinner but in my head at that time I thought I was huge. I think most of this is just pre-jitter worries and hoping they are all normal feelings. Really hoping I can get thru the next 7 days of liquid diet without getting to grouchy. I am sure as time gets closer I will be extremely nervous for the actual procedure and fearing pain. Just gotta stay positive and tell myself it is all worth it in the end.

I stated my liquid diet today, surgery is next Monday 11/17/14. So far I have been ok with Atkins shakes and broth. Going to get some Jello and yogurt too. My doctor said I could eat oatmeal too but not a fan of the consistancy of it so I won't be eating that. Good luck to you, I don't know if I could do it for 4 weeks (unless that counts with post op).

Planning my sleeve for mid. December. So very excited, a few nerves, but mostly excited. I have told very few people in my life about this decision so any support I could get would be great.