Dreamer33

I was alone too.. I actually chose to do it that way- felt as though I needed the time on my own to experience all the raw emotions without trying to bury them or have someone else "fix" them for me.. I got myself in this situation and I needed to get myself out.. Sleeved on 5/11.. Still mourn the loss of my old fur ever friend (food) but getting better .. In retrospect I am glad I went alone.. It redeemed my faith in myself, I found my strength and it felt good to know I can do it!. You can too!.

I'm using the protein powder

Dear New Me, I was sleeved on 5/11 and was scheduled to go back to work on 6/1.. Going to have to postpone, am fatigued during the day and experiencing dizziness most days too. I swear I felt better week 1 than I do now.. I thought it was supposed to get better .. I'm drinking about 40-50 oz H2o but having difficulty getting in the protein. Guess we just have to keep truckin! Good luck to you and all sleevers . Stats: HW: 231 SW: 225 CW: 206 Height: 5'5

Yes, yes and yes!. The feelings of regret hit me hard about 8 days out and I just couldn't shake them- I also felt extreme sadness and believed I should have been just happy being a big girl- at least I could turn to my constant companion - food- when the going got tough... I am now 3 weeks post op and still struggle with some regret, although it is improving. The sadness remains so not sure what to do about that. On a positive, I have lost 26 lbs and am starting to notice a difference in my clothes and how my body is moving a little differently.. I'm just trying to focus on the future, take one day, one meal at a time and be open to all suggestions.. Good luck... Hope this helps and makes you feel a little better:)

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Hi, 5'5" HW- 231 SW- 225 Very- 210 Sleeved on 5/11. Best wishes to you;)

Hello!.. I am 53 and just took the leap of faith on 5/11, making me 9 days post op????.. I'm happy to report I am doing really well-- not to say there haven't been a few days of emotional overload and about 100 " what the hell was I thinking" moments but I find they pass pretty quickly- am so grateful to have been this gift; an opportunity to have a do over with my relationship with food, learn how to take care of myself and become a participant in my life again!.. Best of luck to you and we are never too old to be the best we can be!!

Hang in there .. It is tough, no doubt about it, no way to sugar coat it and no way around it- I'm 6 days post op and doubting the entire thing today- why oh why couldn't I have just tried one more time with healthy eating and exercise?. All those kinds of thoughts and more are flooding my mind- my faith is sustaining me and I will pray for you too. I believe we will experience the beauty of the opportunity we have been given soon!

Reality setting in! I'm post op day #3 and wondering why it had to come to such a drastic measure.. The clear liquids are hard to get in, and every time I take a med or vitamin I freak out a little thinking it might get stuck.. Only able to get in about 15-20 grams of protein each day.. Overall the pain has been tolerable and I am walking at least 3x day.. I understand this is the hardest part, am just trying to wrap my head around the reality of it all.. Good luck to everyone in the beginning stages of post op- am finding it takes a fair amount of mental reserve ..

oh my goodness, not good:(... you should have been given a bowel cleanse; magnesium citrate, its over the counter.. you will need to have a clean bowel otherwise likely your surgery will be cancelled..best of luck to you!

Dear Proud, My surgery is tomorrow also.. I too am freaking out but for a bit different reason.. I am not concerned with the procedure itself, but the aftermath.. I have been reading everything and anything I can get my hands on and the experience seems to range from smoothe sailing to your basic nightmare!... Wishing you best of luck and "smoothe sailing".. If you are up to posting in a few days, would love to see how you are doing! Dreamer

Dear Annie, I've been a "lurker" too and as surgery date is fast approaching decided to get on board with the program. I feel exactly the same way and have read everything and anything there is out there- overloaded and overwhelmed now:). I wish you the best and will be looking forward to your posts...