3 weeks 2 days out

MegaSue1017 · September 21, 2011

I had my surgery Aug 29th and I am down 20 lbs so far and already down a pant size! For the first week after surgery I was miserable! I was so mad at myself and wondering how I could do this to myself. I never realized how much I loved food until I couldn't have it anymore. I know it sounds silly but I mourned the loss of food, no wonder I was so over weight!?! Parties, family functions or holidays weren't as much about being around great people but about all the yummy food that was going to be there. I am now ashamed of the old me and like I said, I was totally blinded to it! I am sooooo over it now! Cant wait for the next get together just to be around people I love and have a great time! I'm doing pretty well on Vitamins and Protein but I have to increase my Fluid intake some, seems impossible to get so much in but I'll be there soon! I'm so excited about living a healthier, happy life and can't wait to see what's to come! Btw, just found out today that my mother was approved for the gastric bypass! I'm so happy for her! She so much deserves this, hope all goes well! Anyway, I finally done talking! Thanks for listening and good luck and good health to all!

JenGator · September 21, 2011

Congrats Sue! You are doing great!

I had my surgery 6 days before you, and am currently stalled at a 19 pound loss. I totally know how you fet the first week - I would watch tv and think "How can all these people have normal stomachs and not be fat and get to eat lots for fun, and I can't??" I think I am over these feelings now though... I had 30 years to eat whatever i wanted, and it just made me fat and unhealthy! I have been to several social functions in the last 2 weeks, and not eating hasn't been a problem for me so far. I know I will still have some demons to face as far as eating issues go, though.

Keep up the great work!! :-)

Jen

iiPinkxLoveii · September 22, 2011

Omg! I can totally can relate to you! I had my sleeve Aug 31st and the first week was miserable! I got depressed andthat is when I joined this forum! It was so hard to see my husband and family eating what they wanted and I had to have nothing but fluids. My surgeon really put me on pureed diet on the second week. As of today I am 3 weeks out but have found myself moping around because my weight feels like it has stalled even though my clothes is a little looser. I'm actually eating soft foods (fish, tuna, chicken) and they go down well. Bestest of luck to you!

MegaSue1017 · September 22, 2011

Thanks Jen! I'm glad that I wasn't the only one that felt that way! Our surgery date was about the same & our Pre-op weight was about the same! We should keep in touch with each along our new journey! Hope you continue doing well!