fuzzyhorse

Hey everyone, I'm new here and I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 4/25/16. I've recently been struggling and I feel like my Dr. at BWH has been absolutely useless. I can't get an appointment and I just really need more support. My diet has been tumbling backwards and I've lost my self control around sugar. My portions are all still extremely small but I eat so many times a day and it's always unhealthy food. I don't even think I'm taking the right vitamins. I've lost a significant amount of weight but I'm afraid I'm going to stretch my sleeve and start to gain weight again. At this point I'm switching doctors and trying to go to an entirely new program. Anyone have any advice or can anyone just talk to me? This surgery has changed my life in so many ways and I wouldn't change having it done but I'm scared I'm going to reverse all my hard work.

I had a similar experience with my sleeve. I had my sleeve done on 4/25/16. Your body is relearning how to process food/liquid. It takes some people longer than others for the nausea to go away after surgery. Regarding the gurgling, that will probably stay forever. My ex had his surgery almost 5 years ago and he still has a loud tummy after he eats. It's a good thing! It means things are moving around. Don't get discouraged! If the meds aren't helping with the nausea, speak to your doctor about it. They may have some alternatives that could help.

Oh, yeah. Sorry. I think I put that because that's where I had my surgery.

Brighton is way too far for me. I'm located in Groton MA. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is VERY common. I had my sleeve done in April, 2016 and for a while, I was in your shoes. I couldn't see myself as anything but skin and fat. It takes some time to re train your brain. Just stick with things and if you feel like you're falling off the wagon, go back to basics!! Feel free to message me if you wanna chat Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone. I'm 24, had my sleeve done on 4/25/16. Was 325 at my highest. 310 before surgery, and I'm now 212-215 (fluctuates a bit). My goal is to get between 170-180. I'm in Boston Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aggiemae, where do you find an OA group? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started a new job that I love, got a new boyfriend, things are going really well in almost every other area of my life. I went through a brief phase of drinking a lot after surgery but I don't drink much anymore. Now it's jut sugar and junk food. Chips, ice cream, candy. It's gotten to a point when dumping has been a problem at work and even when I've been driving.