KittyCathy22

Im a 22 year old female who just got gastric sleeve surgery and am 2 weeks out. I feel like I rushed into this decision and regret everything wishing I had tried harder to lose the weight. I am now scared to death that im going to die either from not being to eat barely or will die young after having so many complications from getting 70% of my stomach removed and losing all those important hormones. Im so afraid of dying and want to still have kids and a happy life. The research online scares me so much. Also i read gastric bypass leaves ur stomach in unlike the sleeve that removes it. Someone please help me. This is consuming me everyday of my life Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone. I'm a 22 year old female who just recently got sleeved on April 5th. I'm currently on the liquid diet about to be on pureed foods tomorrow. I just feel like I really need someone who understands what I'm going through because I feel I'm losing control.. I'm having a extremely hard time being able to get the recommended 64 oz of Water in and probably only get about half of it. It really is worrying me a lot and the fact that the Protein is just as hard. All i can think about is the new extreme boredom and emptiness I feel inside after my friend (food) was taken from me. I dont know what to do with myself anymore and sometimes just think of giving up. I feel like this was a huge mistake and can only think of how ill never be able to eat as much delicious food as I want again. Honestly my personality is totally changed and I feel no joy in anything anymore. I realized the reality that food was my only joy and it makes me so angry that I let it be so I had to feel this miserable. Will this ever get any better?? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Good. Thank you for asking lost 40 pounds and feeling good Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 2 months out and can eat subs also. I do the same as you and eat half the 6 inch then wait a couple hours and eat the rest. My surgery book does not say I can't have bread. It just says to restrict it. I just feel like I eat a little less then a normal person but not even close to the amount of food I used to consume. I am still losing weight but it is a slower weight loss. Without the surgery I would of lost nothing and probably just gained so I will take this way over just gaining tons of weight. In my opinion I would go insane if I had to be cut off everything I enjoy. I believe my problem was portion control and I have a addiction to sweets that is alot more manageable with the sleeve because I am eating one cookie compared to 10. I think if you are eating low enough of calories to lose weight and getting ur Protein and Water in you are doing good. I'm not a doctor but a all protein diet is way to strict for me so I'm a little more different. I know people wouldn't agree with me but it's the only way I stay sane. Good luck with your weight loss. I have lost 35 pounds so far and feel better physically but still working on the mental part ???? Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I am also 22 and had gastric sleeve on April 5th. I actually posted concerns like this on here about a month ago but have had not one complication since my surgery. The only thing that happened after was I threw up from all the pain meds and anaistesia. I don't do well with pain meds. I will be straight honest with you that it will be a very big challenge for you in the beginning but I am 3 months out and struggled terribly in after but am now doing better and do not regret my decision. I did horribly the first couple months but I truly know I would of ate myself to death if I did not choose this option. The struggle is all mental and I still deal with anxiety and depression but I have always had it but masked it with food. I am now forced to face my demons head on and not hide behind food but I feel like that I really did need that. I have lost 35 pounds so far and already have so much more energy and no pain in my back and neck. It will be scary at first but I promise you will make it through. 4 members of my family had gastric bypass and are 10 years out with no complications. If you ever need someone to talk to you can message me ❤ Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Pop did do a good job and I have had no complications but it sucks they are so darn hard to get ahold of ???? How far along are you Melissa? Maybe we could motivate each other or be workout buddies if you live close to me lol im about 45 min from Barix clinics Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

The joys of being a woman ???? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Pretty good thank you just dealing with copper iud problems now ugh Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

So i am 22 years old almost 23 and had the gastric sleeve done on april 5. I have had the hardest time with this surgery battling severe anxiety and depression. Im 3 weeks out and feel i made a terrible mistake. Is anyone around my age afraid of the long term consequences of this surgery? I think about it everyday and my anxiety gets so horrible. I see a pysch but i think I really need a friend my age who has been through this. I would appreciate it so much Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Ava would love you as a buddy especially someone who understands. My email is catherinebeck20@gmail.com Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

I lost 27 pounds so far but now am staying the same weight for a week. i hope im not done losing. I had surgery april 6th Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Its been two weeks and still the same weight. Actually gained 2 pounds. I'm pretty sure I'm getting in all my fluids but my Protein might not be up to par. I have been eating some carbs so maybe that would be the reason? Its really hard for me because my mom is always yelling at me telling me I'm not doing enough and not eating good but I've only been eating like 1000 calories a day. Idk if that's to much for a month and a half out. She had gastric bypass so i keep trying to explain to her that bypass people tend to lose faster then sleeve patients. She doesn't listen though. I really do want to to lose more weight but this is really frustrating me ???? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Great response Bryan. Thank you for that ❤ Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

*i have been battling anxiety, depression and taking antidepressants after this surgery and the only thing that has really helped me to get through is my family, friends and keeping a positive attitude. I feel like I've been through hell and back but as long as I have them and god if you are religious i start to break free from the suffocation and fear of change i fight with anxiety. If you ever ever want to email me and talk my email is catherinebeck20@gmail.com Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you Hannah for your support. I hope we both can help each other in our journey to overcome this obstacle. O have been battling antidepressants Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Im doing better then I have. Still depressed and having a hard time adjusting but I think its just because nothing tastes good to me right now and i dont really care about food. Im hoping my taste comes back though Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Its been a month and 3 days since my sleeve surgery and im really lost on what to do anymore..im taking antidepressants so idk if this has to do with it but i just feel like I dont care about anything anymore. I dont really have any emotions and all food tastes terrible. I get no joy out of food anymore and i feel like its only getting worse. All i really want to do is lay in bed all day so i don't have to face eating stuff that sucks anyway. All my friends and bf say I have become heartless. Has anyone gone through this or is this just my own mental problem? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Battling wanting to binge eat because of my emotions.. It is so hard for me and I know I cant. Has anyone dealt with this and overcame it? Im praying that i will be able to. Im a month out Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

http://scienceline.org/2015/01/fda-approves-implanted-weight-loss-device/ what do you guys think of this new device that supposedly lowers ghrelin? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Having a hard time figuring out what to eat. Im just really overwhelmed because my break is so short at work. What does everyone eat at work? I can eat normal foods now Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Ive lost 25 pounds so far which feels really good. Never been able to keep off that amount of weight in any other diet. Im now taking lexapro which seems to really help me feel alot better. I still have my moments where i feel extremely low but they are way less. I just take it one day at a time Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone get there taste buds back? I feel like nothing tastes good and is so bland. I used to have such strong ones that my cousin said I could be a great taste tester???? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone.it is getting easier to eat and drink and my nurse practitioner eased my anxiety alot.he sat down and talked to me and he also had the same surgery so he understands. I know im being to poor me right now and i know i need to be stronger. I guess ive never had to do something this hard which does make sound spoiled and selfish i know. ???? Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much. Im trying to think positive but its so hard when my anxiety takes control. Being that ur a therapist makes it even more amazing lol Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App

I really need a friend to help me and i will try to help my best also. Im 3 weeks out and really need advice Sent from my LGLS665 using the BariatricPal App