pammyjo

I wish I could make you feel better. Hang in there. I had my surgery Sept 13th and what helped me was having someone to vent to. We have to vent our feelings even the frustrating ones. It's why we have these forums. No judging just support. I have had a stall or two where I lost nothing in 3 weeks and yes I weigh myself everyday and sometimes twice a day. I was consumed with weight loss. I gain weight everywhere so my face may look good but take my clothes off and well let's just say-well let's not say. Some days I'm positive and some days I want to cry because I want to eat something and eat it all. Your body is used to eating all the time and doing what it wants. Now we have said no-like a child being told no and we want to fight it. Stay strong,stay motivated and don't beat yourself up. You are amazing and you will lose the weight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 9/13. I did well except hernia repair. All that is good now too. No pain no after effects. Nothing. I'm grateful. Problem is now I'm sick of shakes. I'm sick of soups and personally I almost have to make myself eat. I take my Vitamins and sip tea all day long. I think it's because I am not liking anything I eat. Is anyone having this issue. I have lost 30 pounds so that's exciting but I know I have to eat. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My sleeve was on 9/16. I struggled as well. I had to only take small sips. I drank one 8oz bottle of tea that lasted all day. It will get better. Just take day by day. We have to learn how to eat and drink all over again. Or least I did. Take it slow and good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so sorry you are feeling this way. I am positive but that is not to say I don't get frustrated. As you said we are food addicts. Addicts have withdrawals and that is where the anger and frustration comes from. It can be frustrating to sit and watch people eat. I tried restaurants- right now they are not for me. I personally sit on my couch while my family eats. And we are a family that eats at the table and talk. I miss it but I know it will not be permanent. Find someone to talk to that has had this local. I have 3 people and I can talk to them through all my stages. They text me, we talk and so on. It keeps you encouraged. Yes you are going to be upset. Yes you are going to be mad and yes you will cry and ask, "what was I thinking?" Before I did this I was very aware of what I was doing. I have been overweight for 30 plus years and I was addicted to sweets. I have tried many things and absolutely nothing worked. This, as I found out is not an easy thing to do. My doctor explained that to me. I think some people think this will be an easy fix and it's not by no means. It is rough and it is hard some days. It is a life change and I know you know that but knowing doesn't make it easy. I also have a picture of what I would love to look like and that is also my encouragement. My family supports me as well as my work colleagues. My advice is continue to pray and find someone that you can sit down with and let them walk you through this. I write this as I am very sick and it's over a small pill I took. I don't get sick and so needless to say I am not happy about it but when my clothes fit better I'm reminded eventually I will look up and it will be all worth it. I struggle with eating enough Protein and or eating at all. I literally have to force myself to eat, as I could careless. I'm tired, I'm weak and I do not have my energy back at all and I have a very stressful job and work 10/12 hours 6 days a week. I just have to take day by day and know it's all going to be okay. Hang in there and I will also pray for you. Just know what you are feeling is okay. Dive deep down deep inside and find your inner strength. It's there. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know. I feel like a dog with flees sometimes. I can finally have a bath after 30 days so soaking helps me. But showers tend to help a little bit too when I could only have those. So many different things happen with this surgery I think it just takes time to get used to it all. I remind myself it will. We totally worth it all when I lose this weight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes I have that same issue. Except my whole upper torso itches. It literally drives me crazy. Hopefully soon it will go away. I am 30 days post op. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I too am having trouble eating. I was sleeved on 9/13 and I almost have to force myself to eat. I have to do my best to get Protein shakes as i am tired of them. I have unflavored protein tried that. I have another type of Protein Drink tried that. I drink all day to keep from getting dehydrated but I have absolute no desire to eat at all. Scares me because I know I need to eat but do not want to. Also sometimes I do I feel worse. I want to feel good. I know I am just around 4 weeks out but for real doesn't seem normal to not want to eat at all. I've tried all kinds of things and nothing absolutely nothing tastes good at all. Trying to stay positive and pray you do as well. We got this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 9/13 and dr says full liquids until 9/27. I cannot get enough Protein in at all and am very weak. I feel fine as far as pain goes as there is none of that. I just cannot do anything. I have eaten yogurt, drank shakes and sipped tea all day. But seriously what can you do for weakness. Feel like I have been drained of everything I have. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App