Pam_2-06-2017

Great job! Stay strong. Those two weeks of full liquids is tough but so worth it! Weight drops off quick.

God yes! I wanted to resent everyone around me. Any diet I've ever been on has felt this way to me. This time is different because I just can't cheat. It's too soon after surgery and my body is healing. One thing I finally accepted is that I can't expect to change everyone around me. I can only control how I react to each situation. I actually made my husband a pie yesterday:-). He's skinny as a rail. He body is different than mine and I just can't eat like he does. Telling myself this takes the blame game out of the equation. My husband very generously says that I have a very efficient metabolism️. His sweet way of saying that I just don't need as much food as he does. He's right and I'm now ok with that. Try to view your situation in a similar, loving way. It might help you better deal with your unique situation. Take care

Lol....oh you're losing much. Congrats...

I told my husband and son since they live with me. I told my mom after the surgery was over because she would have tried to talk me out of it. Not because she wouldn't support me but because she would have worried. That's it and they are sworn to secrecy:-) It's my business and I need zero negativity. And I mean zero. It has been so much easier without the stress of having to explain myself. When they ask why I am eating so little, I smile and say I'm on another diet. Wish me luck! Lol...I'm 25 pounds down and all the potential naysayers are really proud of me. Take care.

I told my husband and son since they live with me. I told my mom after the surgery was over because she would have tried to talk me out of it. Not because she wouldn't support me but because she would have worried. That's it and they are sworn to secrecy:-) It's my business and I need zero negativity. And I mean zero. It has been so much easier without the stress of having to explain myself. When they ask why I am eating so little, I smile and say I'm on another diet. Wish me luck! Lol...I'm 25 pounds down and all the potential naysayers are really proud of me. Take care.

I told my husband and son since they live with me. I told my mom after the surgery was over because she would have tried to talk me out of it. Not because she wouldn't support me but because she would have worried. That's it and they are sworn to secrecy:-) It's my business and I need zero negativity. And I mean zero. It has been so much easier without the stress of having to explain myself. When they ask why I am eating so little, I smile and say I'm on another diet. Wish me luck! Lol...I'm 25 pounds down and all the potential naysayers are really proud of me. Take care.

@Justweight If you've been accused of faking your experience then you understand that those people are faking their support and don't deserve to be heard. I am almost 4 weeks post op. I never had head hunger although if you call some slight regret head hunger then maybe I did for a day or so. I struggle with no hunger at all so getting in my protein and water are really tough for me. I did the taste and spit 1 week after surgery because I was making a new recipe and didn't want to serve something gross to my family. It tasted like cardboard to me anyway so I had my husband try it. It is not too late and you haven't sabotaged yourself. When taste and spit enters your mind think about your committed self right before surgery, the vision of yourself healthy, or just walk away from the food and journal or meditate. Anything to move your mind back to its healthy state because taste and spit is not a healthy state. When you move beyond soft foods and are given the green light to eat possible failure is eminent. These weeks before full diet phase are designed to change the relationship you have with food not just to heal your tummy. Taste and spit is not a healthy relationship. Good luck. Reading these messages boards is a great way to distract yourself from slipping. Take care.

Hi there! How are you feeling today? Did all go well?

I didn't have it post op. My dr put me on Nexium 1 time a day at bed time. I missed two days and I realized why he did that. I'm almost 4 weeks out now and it is gone. Although I get it back if I eat too much. Has happened a couple times but I have since learned what full feels like.

Hi everybody, I was cleared for soft/mushy food Thursday. Right after my appointment we headed south to visit family. I have not told anyone but my husband and son about my surgery. I was so excited to be able to eat something. Then promptly realized how am I going to find good things to eat while I am a house guest. It has been tough. I wish I was in my safe little bubble at home. It seems too soon for me to do this. I am very strict to plan at home but traveling sucks right now. Yesterday was a weenie roast on the beach. When we stopped to pick up weenies I rushed through the store trying to think of something that I could get quick. My inexperienced self drew a blank. Ultimately I settled for one of those prepackaged tuna Snacks, when I started eating it, it tasted full of sugar. The first sugar I'd had in over a month. I felt like a failure. Breakfast was great because it was just my husband and I and I nibbled on his scrambled eggs. dinner? Another failure. They ordered pizza! My heart plummeted. I took one piece and picked off the meat and cheese. I chewed it until it was mush in my mouth but it made me feel awful and my reflux is back:-/. Everybody was asking me if I liked the pizza or if I was feeling ok. Odd to see a big girl eat like a bird. Please give me some tips to get me through tomorrow when we head home. I know that we will be here for at least breakfast and lunch. Feeling kinds lost these two days.

Thanks YoungExec! Sending him this pic now. I truly appreciate this.

Just sent my husband out to get me a couple protein shakes. Do they have tuna packs without any sugar? The one I had was loaded with it. I'll text him if they do. I have basically just ignored the questions about my portions. Someone asked me if I was on another diet... i responded with "Yep, I'm trying again". We headed out garage saling today and my sisters in law immediately headed to the Dairy Queen drive thru for a blizzard. I did refuse that with no problem. Talk about testing my resolve... this sucks. Hoping for a better day tomorrow. Feel like I failed miserably and I think I just panicked a bit. I am really paranoid of eating wrong. Boy, that a big change from post op.

Hi Ladies, I had surgery 2/6. I can say that post op recovery is hard. But so far it has not deterred me from finally having long term success. It was two months from the time I decided to get surgery to my actual surgery day. Lots of research and reading helped me to make my ultimate decision. People call it a tool because it truly is not a quick fix. You need to think of the new restrictive eating as a new lifelong change to your life. All diets say you need to make a lifestyle change. Surgery forces a life style change. Because of this many go through a period of mourning for their old life style that was so abruptly cut off. I had fear and uncertainty before surgery. But I always reminded myself of why I made this decision in the first place. Not to fit into a bikini but to live a long, healthy life, active and involved with the people I love. I had regret after surgery. During my two weeks of liquids everyone around me was eating and I could not. That is really tough and I had feelings of regret because I couldn't join them. I mourned food. I had lots of issues like most people after this surgery. Tummy spasms (OW!), gas, constipation, acid reflux, surgery site pain, nausea...all of it. As time passes some symptoms have resolved themselves...goodbye spasms. Others are hanging on, and new ones are manifesting themselves ( gas bubbles in my throat after eating...weird.). I talk to my doctor often and his PA. They assure me that most of these symptoms will resolve themselves with time. 3-4 months. As I learn my new tolerance to foods and what foods to avoid and especially when I can begin doing something other than a light walk. My point is that , no, this is not an easy decision or an easy path to weight loss. But it is proven to be the most effective with better long-term success. I am now nearly 50 and began dieting at 12. My only regret at this point is that I didn't do it in my 20s. I feel I would have lived my life way differently. Good luck to you and it is good that you are questioning your decision. Take care

Carbs and sugar, especially breads and fried foods do not satisfy you nutritionally. Your hunger is your body saying "Feed me nutrition!" :-). Whether we are sleeved or not those foods cause additional hunger. Think about time you were first sleeved and how devoted to doing it right you were. Whether you feel you've "stretched" your sleeve or not you still have restrictiveness. Take advantage of your restriction and feed it good stuff. Remember? protein, veggies and if you have room then a few carbs. Back to basics[emoji173]. You still have the tool. You still have 80% of your tummy gone and the nasty grelin hormone producers aren't there. When your hungry think of it as you body crying out for something clean and healthy. You can do this. You've done it before. Use this support board to come to when you just don't feel you can do it. Take care

Hi. I was sleeved on 2/6. As others have said your doctor or nutritionist should have given you a plan to follow. I was on clear liquids for day 1 and 2. I am currently in my 2 week full liquids phase. I have a dr appt tomorrow and should be moved on to the soft/mushy phase. Each phase is currently approved by my nutritionist and doctor. I have stuck to this religiously. Not because I think I can't handle moving forward but because these stages are designed not only for healing but also preparing for huge life changes. I am in this stage gratefully. I cook dinner for my family and sit with them and visit while they eat my awesome home cooked meal and I sip on my shake or eat a vanilla yogurt with PB2. It is a mindset that must be changed that you are depriving yourself of anything. You are giving yourself a life of good health, good eating, healthy portions, and a happier life. Change your mindset and that protein shake isn't so bad. Good luck with your journey. Keep us posted on your progress.

Hi. I had surgery on 2/6. I still have trouble getting in all my protein. Your tummy is very swollen right now so there isn't much room. I really did just sip water and take my chewable vitamins that first week and was able to get half a premier protein shake in most days. By the end of the first week I started feeling more normal. Now I am 11 days out and able to get 45-50g of protein. Almost there:-). It takes time for your new little tummy to heal. I am learning my new hungry and full cues right now. Hunger for me is non-existent. Congrats on your surgery. I think it gets better with time.

I made the most amazing dinner for my family tonight, grabbed my protein shake and went into my bedroom to eat it. Most days I'm good. Today I was a bit resentful. The full liquid phase is pretty tough. We work to get the surgery, we have these dreams of how amazing it will be, and then we go home to the reality. The reality is losing weight is hard and it requires self denial. Until we accept that we must deny ourselves no weight will come off even with a tiny tummy. You've started a process that requires an "all in" attitude to work. So have I. And some days it's hard but most days I'm in it so succeed. When you get the notion to go off plan use distraction to change your thinking. I visualize how I see myself in a year, or I head to Hulu and watch Hungry For Change or the Perfect Human Diet to motivate me. You can do this. We all can. Take care

Just moved from Obese Class II to Obese Class I !!!!! Yay!!!

So glad all went well. Take care.

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I am sorry you're struggling. It is scary when so many changes have taken place so dramatically. I was sleeved on 2/6/2017 and Wow..talk about shock to the body. On day one, it was a joke that the nurses wanted me to drink 1 oz ever 15 minutes. On day 3, I was able to drink 25 ounces in a day. on day 5 I got 53 oz in a day, on day 6, I finally went poop, day 7 got my first 60 g of Protein, and on day 8 I couldn't poop anymore... What a roller coaster it has been. Today I feel more like myself. I woke up with my tummy telling me it was time to eat. I love to mix my chocolate and banana shake together for a yummy change...HA! My reflux has subsided, my gas is gone and finally my tummy spasms have stopped. I started taking liight walks at about day 4. Each time a symptom or something came up weird, i searched this board for other experiences. I haven't come across one that someone else hasn't had. That is very soothing to my fear. Each day will get better, some days may be harder but it was very brave to do what you have done. That bravery will carry you through the tough days. Take care

Wow!!! Epic accomplishment! Congrats!

Just struggled with this yesterday. I thought I was gonna hurt myself:-/. I had surgery on the 6th. I used a glycerin suppository and drank two cups of smooth moves tea. It finally worked. Between anesthesia, protein and inactivity during recovery it's inevitable constipation happens. Good luck

Lol. Everyone was holding their own. They didn't need our help. Although I was tempted:-)

I was sleeved last Monday also and also a low BMIer. The very reason I started this journey using VSG as a tool was because I did not have self control. I could not control my portions at all. Now maybe we decided to do something about it before things got way out of hand. I know I decided when I had already lost a few pounds on my own and AGAIN started gaining it back. But the decision has been made and you have this tiny tummy to use to your advantage. Think hard about what you've said. Missing out on food, all I think about is food... that is what brought us here. Someday you will be able to occasionally enjoy the foods you love and in lesser quantities but right now that would hurt you. Your tummy is still healing. Regrets at this point are only damaging you because you can't go back. Have you had any success? Focus on those and not what you are "temporarily" missing out on. Message me if you want to talk. Take care.