Thursday

I had awful food fantasies until I was able to actually eat the things I fantasized about. I've found that when I'm wanting something I know is bad, I try to get a fair amount of water and protein in first... It doesn't make me want it less. But it does make me feel full after a few bites. And I call that a win. I get the thing I wanted and didn't gorge myself stupid doing it. Behavioral change takes more than time. It's graduated. Don't hate yourself for wanting. Just manage it. Good luck

I found Isopure Natures Best fruit drinks to be a huge help. Thin like water, not thick in anyway. 40g of protein.

I am a month out and I've gotten fantastic protein mileage out of Isopure Natures Best fruit drinks. 40g of protein in 2.5 cups. It's like flavoured water, not thick and zero Cal. And it doesn't taste awful. I start my day there after some peanut butter and it puts a huge dent in my needed protein.

New sleeping position? I was always a side sleepers do couldn't post op for a week. Sitting up I'd often startle awake.

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Are you still taking a ppi? Acid reducer?

Actually no. And I'm not sure if I'm glad or not. I'm at week 2. 5 and am struggling to want to eat anything. No hunger, but no real desire to move past liquids. Still have food fantasies but when it comes to actual eating anything... No. And it's weird.

I really appreciate all the encouragement and words... Really helps. Thank you muchly.

Greetings all. I'm new to the forum... And surprised to find myself here at all. I've never been much on social media and stuff like that.. But I read so much on this site leading up to my choosing to get a sleeve and found it really helpful. I'm day five post op. And I feel really fortunate. I haven't puked. I don't feel awful. The pain is better every day. But my head is a bit of mess. I keep thinking about the stuff I used to eat. Tonight is usually pizza night. And I've got a Protein drink. I can't seem to stop thinking about bread sticks, scrambled eggs, sausage. And it's got me really down. In my head I know this was right, that change needed to happen... But the rest of that is in my head too.... Thoughts?

Thank you both... It's really good to know how common this struggle is.