My journey after 6 weeks of surgery

[RosaRosa 0]

I had my sleeve done on October 15, 2010. I feel happy because I've lost 50 lbs so far (6 weeks after surgery). But at the same time, I feel frustrated. I cannot eat. I just, more or less, tolerate eggs and fish. My doctor keeps telling me it's normal. I feel weak. I miss eating. Since yesterday, I started feeling depressed and with anxiety. I get desesperate because I just want to be able to eat. I am not talking about big meals or anything like that, just being able to tolerate food. It's really hard. Did anyone went thru all this? Your support is really appreciate it.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Rosa, first - welcome to VST!! We are glad you joined

Now, I would've suggested you contact your surgeon but it looks like you already have. I really don't know, I think at your time out I was eating pretty normally at that point. Not hardly or nearly as much as I can eat now, but still, I could eat.

I don't want to worry you at all. Everyone's journey is a little different that the next guy. It's likely you're just on the tail end to where things will start picking up for you.

Have you tried incorporating supplements? They really do help so much with energy and just general feelings of good health. Protein shakes included. Make sure you get the whey Protein Isolate too, that is the best for our bodies.

Are you also making sure you are drinking at least 64 oz of Water? That does help so very much. Try to drink some full Gatorade as well. You need your electrolytes. I still wasn't getting enough so I now take my electrolytes in pill form. Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Vitamin D. Ever since I've taken these on a regular basis I've felt more and more normal.

We don't eat nearly as much as we used to and we have to make up for it in other ways. At least until we can eat more in our portion sizes and can get it naturally.

Please let us know how you're doing!!! Hugs to you! xx

[dbrjredd 0]

I had my sleeve done on October 15, 2010. I feel happy because I've lost 50 lbs so far (6 weeks after surgery). But at the same time, I feel frustrated. I cannot eat. I just, more or less, tolerate eggs and fish. My doctor keeps telling me it's normal. I feel weak. I miss eating. Since yesterday, I started feeling depressed and with anxiety. I get desesperate because I just want to be able to eat. I am not talking about big meals or anything like that, just being able to tolerate food. It's really hard. Did anyone went thru all this? Your support is really appreciate it.

Rosa,

When you say you cannot eat...do u mean you're vomiting or diarrhea or what? I am 15 days post op & still have trouble eating & drinking. It's uncomfortable, I have had trouble with diarrhea as well, but I'm not sure it's not moreso because of the gall bladder removal. Congrats on your 50 lbs loss! That's great! I hope everything gets better for you & you're able to eat! Keep us posted!

Rhonda

[SouthernSleever 228]

What does a day of your eating look like? 50lbs is a lot to lose? What is your starting weight? <<<hugs>>>