FancyChristine15

I was sleeved just a few weeks before you. As others have stated, we can't really help you much, since you didn't post what you've been eating, but I'll just tell you how I eat. I really just eat until I'm satisfied/full. I can usually eyeball how much that'll be. I focus on primarily eating protein, which gets me fuller faster than high-carb foods would. For breakfast, I may have an egg with some shredded cheese and a few pieces of bacon or 1 piece of sausage. For lunch, I'll usually have a grilled chicken breast with a slice of cheese on it. For dinner, I may have a few meatballs. Just things like that. I usually have a protein shake between lunch and dinner to hold me over and to just get more protein in. I also try to get at least 90oz of water daily

I have no experience with this issue. The only advice I would have for you is to call your doctor's office and just fess up to what you did.

Yeah, this is going to be very different for every person. I've told anyone who asks. I'm not private or shy or anything. I'm not embarrassed that I had the surgery. Usually when someone asks how I've lost weight, I explain that I had the sleeve surgery and I've changed the way that I eat. I've dropped 190 pounds in like 15 months, so a lot of people have noticed lol

I was told to get 60 right out of surgery, then they upped it to 80g daily. I usually shoot for 100g though. Every plan is different though, so I would double check with your doctor or nutritionist. Good luck and Happy New Year!

You're totally right. I see so many different plan variations on this site. I had to do liquids for 2 weeks, then pureed for 2 weeks, then soft for a month, i think, then I went on to regular foods. I've never been told that I can never eat anything again though.

From what I've read on this site, constipation is pretty common right after surgery. I had the opposite problem for some reason though. I would contact your surgeon's office and see if there is a fiber supplement that you can take or something to help you go. As far as what's normal, it definitely varies; I've heard that normal is anywhere from 3 BMs a day to 1 BM every 3 days.

It will get better. The first month is the absolute worst, and it will only get easier from here. By month 3, you'll be like "okay, I've got this!" Because by then, you'll be able to eat regular foods again, just in much smaller quantities. I still go out to eat with friends and family, but I generally order off of the kids menu or the ala carte menu; that way I'm getting much smaller portions. Life will be more normal again, you just have to give it a bit more time.

So excited for you!

Get back to exercising regularly

Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!

I work at a hospital, so I had met a lot of patients who have had the surgery or were going to have the surgery. Of course, I'd heard about it prior to that, but that is what really put it to the front of my mind. I've completely changed my life so that I can use this new tool to the best of its ability. I eat right now. I track what I eat. I get my water in. etc...

I don't think that seeing a certain number on a scale will make someone truly happy if they aren't already a happy person. I was pretty miserable when I started this journey, but I'm not anymore. It has nothing to do with the number on the scale; it's just that I'm so much healthier, and I'm able to go out and do more things.

This is me and my nephew last year and this year on Christmas. He got bigger and I got smaller lol

Honestly, it's not a very comfortable feeling. I had some the other night with some whiskey in it. My stomach just felt gross after. I have a friend who had the sleeve surgery a few years ago though, and she drinks coke regularly, so I guess that depends on the person too.

The only day I didn't take my antidepressant was my surgery day. I resumed taking it again the day after. I have had zero issues swallowing pills. Ask your doctor. I know that I wouldn't have been able to just stop taking this pill.

I'm sorry that this is a rough time of year for you. The best advice I can give is some advice that I've seen on this site before. Start over. Pretend like you've just had the surgery, and go back to liquids only, then pureed, then gradually add back high-protein foods into your diet. Focus on getting your protein in every single day, at least 60-80g. Focus on getting your water in, at least 80oz. Focus on taking your vitamins. Remember why you got the surgery in the first place, and use that as the reason to make these changes. I wish you the very best of luck.

My grandmother passed away shortly after my surgery; she was a bit of a hoarder, not as bad as the people on the show Hoarders, but still, anyways, the family got together and helped clean out her house, and I definitely over did it. I called the dr's office to let them know that I was in pain, and they advised that I take tylenol and place an ice pack over the area of my stomach that was hurting; that helped so much. Best of luck to you.

I also allow myself to have a drink every now and then. I almost exclusively drink water, other than the occasional drink, so I think it's fine. I did wait the 6 months before having my first drink though. It's been totally fine so far.

I kind of agree with the gentleman at your meeting. Now, I will say, I don't know how he's able to tolerate all that meat so early, but I agree with him about depriving himself. I also allow myself to have certain things that other people who have had this surgery wouldn't dare have. I eat chocolate daily. It's something that I really enjoy. Now, I don't overindulge in it, but I do have a bit every day, and I make sure to track it. I've dieted for a large portion of my life, and what's always happened before is that I'm really strict, then I'll allow myself to have a little something on special occasions, then I get completely derailed and can't get back on track. Well, this time is different. I don't count anything as getting off track really. This is a lifestyle change; it's not a diet. I choose to primarily eat healthy, but every now and then, I eat things that aren't necessarily good for me. This is how I plan to keep this going for the long term.

Honestly, I don't think you should tell people that you have bulimia. Just because your body is so nauseous after you eat that you vomit, does not mean that you have bulimia. It's more likely severe GERD or something like that. If you aren't doing it on purpose, you can't classify it as bulimia.

Has your team checked your iron levels recently? I'm anemic, and I notice a huge difference in my stamina when I do and don't take my iron regularly.

I'll just add to what some of the others said. If you aren't purposefully making yourself throw up, then you aren't bulimic. You need to get a second opinion from a physician. Have you called your surgeon who did your bypass? They may know how to help you.

First of all, I would make sure that you really want to do this. The first two times that you tried to get the surgery, you backed out, for reasons that, honestly, don't make sense to me. Knowing how much I wanted/needed the sleeve surgery, I would have looked into finding another surgeon and started the process over, if I had to; no, I wouldn't have wanted to, but if that's what it took to take this step, I would have. You're already looking for reasons to push this surgery off or not do it. So, make sure it's something that you really want to do. If you are able to have the surgery and decide to have it, the clothes thing will be okay. I don't know what size you are, but I was very overweight when I started, and it was a while until I even needed new clothes. Yeah, they were a little big over time, but I, like you, couldn't afford to buy a whole new wardrobe. Once it gets to the point that you have to get some new clothes, check swap sites in your area, and second-hand stores will be your friend. I hope you figure out what you want to do. Best of luck!

I have no issues eating bread. I don't eat a lot of it, of course, but, if I really get a craving or I'm out with family or something, I may have half of a biscuit/roll. I don't feel any different after I eat it though.

The only reason my team said not to use straws is because it can cause you to suck in air, and it can give you gas pains. Well, I use straws everyday, and I don't have any issue. Now, once the drink is empty, don't keep sucking on the straw to get the last little bit out, cause that can be uncomfortable.