Shahad93

Hi everyone! So I had my surgery on 1/31 and I’ve been slowly recovering since then. I haven’t felt much hunger the first 4 days (probably cause I was still dealing with a lot of nausea and pain) Currently, I’m incredibly hungry! I feel much better physically and less pain overall but this is also very stressful to deal with. I’ve been taking my liquids and protein shakes but I wanted to reach out and ask what helped you?

Excited, I was quite nervous last week but somehow I feel good after crying literally every night lol. Not sure if I should be concerned with this euphoria but I’m also glad.

I feel much better now than yesterday. No vomiting so far and the walking has been easing the ache a lot. I feel thankful and blessed. Hope everything goes smoothly with all of you!

Hi from the post op world. There is definitely some gas pain., and a lot of nausea with me. However, all in all the nurses told me I’m recovering quite well and quickly. They kept telling me to rest but I wanted to walk for the pain and it help. I’ve been vomiting a tiny amount of blood which they also mentioned is very normal too.

Thank you everyone! 30 mins until ops! All the best to all of you too.

Hi, I just wanted to share how I’m feeling incredibly sad, tearing up almost every night before my VGS scheduled on 1/31. I feel it’s the right choice yet there’s so much pain, sorrow and grief coming up to the surface. That so much of my emotions have been suppressed and really swallowed in (quite literally) with my own emotional eating. It’s almost this wake up call to face what’s there. My heart hurts. I feel so sad to what I’ve reached yet I am not shaming my body or self for all that it has been through. I just wanted to share and see if this resonates with anyone else..

I tested up reading your post. You’re right. So many people around me see me as this really strong woman but my little heart is indeed scared! We will be so much better and healthier. Yes, we can do this. Thank you. [emoji173]️

It’s often we feel alone in such things, isn’t it? Thank you for sharing. It really means a lot to me.

Thank you so much. I am so glad how it’s something you’ve resolved as well in your process.

Hi everyone! My surgery is pretty close right now and I’m nervous and scared to be honest! Part of me fears that I’d regret this but part of me is just too damn tired of my constant weight issues. Any advice or tips? Anything really before and during the first periods after would be really appreciated.

Hi! I’m Shahad, I’m a 24 year old female living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Honestly, I’m scared. My VGS is scheduled on the 31st and I was hoping for some support groups nearby. Please share any tips or advice if you have any! Thanks.