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yeah the part that sucks after all of this they recommended DBT therapy and because I didn't go from recommendations of both therapists its cornered me from being seen from everyone else because of it. Like it didnt work for me so wtf.

yeah the part that sucks after all of this they recommended DBT therapy and because I didn't go from recommendations of both therapists its cornered me from being seen from everyone else because of it. Like it didnt work for me so wtf.

yeah i think I am going to try that. I have a fitness gym at work that I can do and maybe this will get me up going enough so I am not upset or at least let me get some of those negative emotions out. I just feel stuck as a whole with life and just wanted to let go in not the best ways like get high all the time or depression sleep or whatever. its just a bigger sad spike than im used to recently. I thank you for the support my friend. *hugs*

Hello Everyone, Been awhile. I am here today to talk about a mental health update. It has gone bad tbh. I am always isolating and not wanting to be around anyone and stupidly sad all the time. I am just over the 2 month mark. Ive done edibles a few times just to deal with all the emotions of life, but isnt smart to do long term. Any suggestions on how to shake the funk before my mind gets intrusive? (not going to self harm)

Good luck my friend I hope it gets better for you. Please feel free to ask anything. We are here to support all and make it a safe space.

The only thing I can think of (and this is based on my diet) is that you are not ready to be at this much yet. When I got out I was clear liquid only. This was: coffee black. Tea, water, broth, protein waters, Bai juices, etc no milk or shakes until next phase. Contact your physician of course to make sure everything is OK and find out if there is any adjustments that need to be made.

So I progressed to soft foods today. I noticed that I stay fuller way longer, yay! I am a lot happier. But I also noticed I can sometimes seem to eat a lot. Like 1/2 a cup or more and then other times just 2 tbs depending on what it eat. I guess why I bring this up is because my doctors guidelines leave me so damn hungry. I get 65g of protein per day but nowhere near calories to function and I'm always tired. If I eat til I'm happy and content with no pains I feel wonderful. 😌 did anybody else have this problem? What did the doctor say? Whats a fave cheat recipe during this phase?

I am moving g to soft food Monday. I am so excited. Does anyone have recipe ideas? I saw a young lady go to qudoba. She had chicken, beans, tomatoes. Sour cream and veggies that was it. It was all in restrictions. So I guess that was good. And I k ow we don't want to go out to eat if at all. I'm just grateful I have access to so many healthy food options at work. Like smoothies or power bowls. Etc. And the only reason why I keep it In my mind is because flavor, and because if nothing else sticks from what I bring from home this might. Or if I forget to restock and I feel it's a good skill to learn sort of thing. If that makes sense. Anyway.... does anyone have a super favor recipe? I'd love to know all the ins and outs of what you did during this phase. Thanks for the help. Be kind, please.

So I just got into the pureed today. I'm glad I got to experiment before going back to work tomorrow. Sweet potatoes are wonderful. Refried beans are a sometimes. I think it's more the texture thing or how dry they are. I also has potatoes salad today it was good but we had an issue. I felt my insides getting very active as I was eating. 20 min after eating I went to the bathroom. Would this be considered "dumping syndrome" and a food I should avoid?

Ooo good to know. I wrote those down and I'll go check them out at the store next time I go. I've always thought I was weird my body had been give me more. My doctors have been persistent though just because tou can do a yogurt cup doesn't mean you should stick to 2 tbsp. I try to but dang it's Hard sometimes. So I think I might try slow and steady and increase protein intakes and if I'm not having a problem I should be ok. 3 days away from pureed phase. Woot.

My hunger was week 2 into 3. The 2 tbsp amount could alway be more. Idk if it was because I wake up late in the day so body needs catch up but the first part of the day it's like I could down my yogurt cup no problem. Not until early evening did I feel content with small portions. I never felt pain or whatever I still took it slow. Which brings up a question... 1) how do you tell when you are truly full not just eating to fast or too much at a time? I burp all the time so I scrapped that one. Sometimes I just want to anymore. Other times when I wait I get a hiccup so stop but can feel Hungry again a bit later. I don't feel in distress or anything besides trying to navigate everything. Also random question. Do you still have back and incisions pains? I'm 3 weeks now and the back pain is strictly right side.

One thing I've noticed mentally with this surgery and I've already had to explain it to so many people that think it's th easy way out Is that ... 1) my stomach is the same as your stomach just smaller. 2) It just reminds you of what you already knew what to do, you just didn't. 3) I still have to work as hard as everyone else I just have a harsher reality check now because I lacked discipline or whatever. (Medical issues etc.) Like it's insane to me how much of this had to happen for half of it to stick. I know a lot was education the other half was convenience getting the best of me. My pcos etc played a small part. But I'm glad I'm here. And I am kicking butt and working through it.

Nice! I'll do some research. I appreciate the help so much

What was the yogurt brand you found you liked? I'm using chobani zero sugar. The protein part is the hardest but I'm hoping moving to purees I can get the smoothies and shakes in but made at home. As far as antacid it wasn't painful or anything just noticed uncontrollable hunger. I just worry I overdid it is all but if I did I bet I'd be in pain. So no discomfort so 🤷

Realized I didn't take my antacid. Derp