ExCookieMonster

@@FMoore2004 Keep holding on! On my 4th day post-op I had multiple crying fits. It's very frustrating! I had a lot of gas pain and nausea. I'm now on 9th day post-op and feeling great (lost almost 20 lbs). My tips: - sleep well - your body needs rest to heal. - Listen to your body, as Barry said. - For me, drinking in really small sips while standing up gave my stomach "room". - I froze cubes of natural sugar free juice. Best "popsicle" ever. and finally: cry. let it all out. A few days ago I felt like stabbing someone. If you need anything, IM me. <3 lots os love

Congratulations!! Keep going!! Today I'm 9 days post-op and I found out I already lost 20 lbs. I have the same feeling: I can't believe it took me this long to do this.

Hello! I'm 6 days post-op and I'm hungry. I don't know if it's "head hunger" or the real deal. Can someone help me to tell the difference?

I would kill for mashed potatoes, but I know you're right. I hope that from now on things get easier, first week was hellish with all the pain from gas and nausea. At least I can have yogurt - ok, that's sad. But enough with the pity party. I'll try to be less grumpy. Thanks, for everything. Thank you, @ OutsideMatchInside

Hi, guys! Thank you so much for all your help. I realize now it's head hunger. I've been on omeprazole since day 1, but it's so hard. I don't even want to eat a full pizza, I just wish I could eat bread and butter. Today (day 7 post-op) I woke up really cranky and resentful. Why did I let myself get this fat? Why did I have to go through this? Why is this happening to me? This is not fair - blablabla. I know it's self pity, but I still feel like slapping food out of other people's hands. I want to punch someone. I have another week of liquids only diet to go. After this I'll never have Soup again.