Feeling Miserable

[Sandi 6]

And, remember, you don't have to get to goal to start looking a lot better. Every time you lose 10-15 pounds, you will go down a size. I took pictures of myself every time I lost 15 pounds. It gave me little bite-size goals. I posted them on FB and my friends got so they were rooting me on bc they wanted to see the next pic. lol You can do it. Once you get through the mush phase and can eat what you want, believe me, it gets a lot easier. Until I got there, I was asking myself every day what in the world I had gotten myself into. Try to drink Water so you don't get dehydrated, and try to get in the Protein so you don't lose your hair. A great Protein Drink that you can mix in 4 ounces of water that actually tastes good is nectar by Syntrax. The caribbean cooler flavor tastes like a pina colada. Not bad, and you get 24 grams of protein in 4 ounces, which is all your stomach will be able to hold. I mix the vanilla bean flavor in 4 ounces of coffee in the morning. It is good. First I mix the powder in a cup with about 3 tsp of sugar-free Hazelnut coffee mate. It is in the dairy section in liquid form, and has a green band around the top. After you mix that up, then add the coffee. If you add the coffee first, it doesn't turn out right for some reason. That is what I usually have as my Breakfast even now. Another really good liquid that I virtually lived on was the Lipton chicken Soup that comes in a box, and you boil it in some water. I would just eat the liquid part, and it is yummy. And, of course, Crystal Light. I'm sure your doctor has told you about that.

[sazzygirl 33]

I was sleeved on May 17. Today was a bad day. When I went out I smelled every smell from every fast food' date=' pizzaria, bbq spot. I have to pick a new route to drive home. Tonight I discovered Diet Peach Snapple. It was like a GodSend. I hope it's Decaf. I took one too many sips and ugh! Now I'm a little queasy.

Hang in there my friend.[/quote']

Yes the peach has caff in it try turkey hill diet Ice tea

[Sandi 6]

You can't get away from the smells. Try to associate something bad with them. Like, for fast food, I imagine rancid grease and stale french fries. For pizza, I imagine cardboard crust and too much of the red sauce. You get the idea. Pretty soon, the smells won't affect you. It's kind of like quitting smoking. When I smoked, the smell of smoke didn't bother me. Now, it makes me gag. Same idea.

[Jane_J 117]

Just remember, one day you will be able to eat anything you want, in smaller portions.

There is not one thing I can't eat.

Yes I am the same. Life will become normal for you, just believe that and hang on in there.

[suzcomptime 17]

You can't get away from the smells. Try to associate something bad with them. Like, for fast food, I imagine rancid grease and stale french fries. For pizza, I imagine cardboard crust and too much of the red sauce. You get the idea. Pretty soon, the smells won't affect you. It's kind of like quitting smoking. When I smoked, the smell of smoke didn't bother me. Now, it makes me gag. Same idea.

Haha, great mind control.....It reminded me of a book I read years ago that talked about mayo and how much oil was in it and other unhealthy foods. After reading the book that visualization kept me from eating mayo for quite some time.

[karenb4729 309]

I quit smoking in 2004 - it was my 5th attempt I think but I knew it would be my last because my mind had finally made it to the place where I really didn't want to do it anymore. My tools were Welbutrin and the patch, in fact I went out some additional weeks with the patch to make sure I got over the habit of picking up a cigarete because I had to deal with the full nicotine withdawl. Taking it each and every day on step at a time was key but more than that, realizing that I cannot be a social smoker, can't have a single cigarette or I will be right back to being a smoker has kept me going as a non smoker.

The point of all that was to stay that I am finally in the same mindset to lose weight. food, in particular Carbs are not my friend, they have helped to put this weight on my body - I have no self control to stop when eating something that tastes wonderful to me so I have to look at food as a necessary part of life but taking the emotion out of it. I eat because I'm hungry but mostly I have eaten because I'm bored. My focus now is to get in the nutrition I need to keep the body going but I'm divorcing my love affair - I'm truly done - I'm not spending the rest of my life as a fat person!!!

[heatherjojo 1]

I got sleeved on may 15 and im already miserable! I cannot believe how much I miss food and eating. I'm still in the liquid phase and it's killing me! And everytine I try to eat I have horrible stomach spasms! Haven't been getting in my Water because of it!! Trying to stay positive and HOPING I get results that motivate me! Trying not to loose hope! Help!!

Hi Shelby

I had my surgery last Monday and today I feel the same my whole family are eating such nice food around me and I just want to eat massive chunks off it, instead I am eating my yoghurts and sipping my Soup, I know it will be worth it in the long run and just think u will look and feel great in no time

Hang in there

[Dooter 1,457]

Ice cream is a myth. It doesn't exist. Neither do Cookies. I saw this show called Ice Cream Hunters International.....but you know....they have never proven its existence. Might as well forget about it.

[Sandi 6]

I quit smoking in 2004 - it was my 5th attempt I think but I knew it would be my last because my mind had finally made it to the place where I really didn't want to do it anymore. My tools were Welbutrin and the patch, in fact I went out some additional weeks with the patch to make sure I got over the habit of picking up a cigarete because I had to deal with the full nicotine withdawl. Taking it each and every day on step at a time was key but more than that, realizing that I cannot be a social smoker, can't have a single cigarette or I will be right back to being a smoker has kept me going as a non smoker.

The point of all that was to stay that I am finally in the same mindset to lose weight. food, in particular Carbs are not my friend, they have helped to put this weight on my body - I have no self control to stop when eating something that tastes wonderful to me so I have to look at food as a necessary part of life but taking the emotion out of it. I eat because I'm hungry but mostly I have eaten because I'm bored. My focus now is to get in the nutrition I need to keep the body going but I'm divorcing my love affair - I'm truly done - I'm not spending the rest of my life as a fat person!!!

You have found the key to success!!! Easier said than done, but it CAN be done. It's a matter of retraining the brain.

[Sandi 6]

Hi Shelby

I had my surgery last Monday and today I feel the same my whole family are eating such nice food around me and I just want to eat massive chunks off it, instead I am eating my yoghurts and sipping my Soup, I know it will be worth it in the long run and just think u will look and feel great in no time

Hang in there

Look at the food they are all eating, and think of it as poison, bc for you it is. Instead, embrace the healthy yogurt and soup you are eating. Eventually, you WILL be able to eat anything, but the key to your success will be that you will only be able to eat a few bites of everything, and then you will be full. That is the point of your surgery, right. It is the hardest thing to get your brain around -- not being able to eat all the food you used to be able to shovel in. You brain still wants more of the taste. Just talk to yourself every day. You don't need it, you don't want it. Eventually, it will start to sink in.

[skane10 64]

Awe we share sleeve dates! I had a rough afternoon yesterday with head hunger. Amazing how much we ate out of just habit. I'm learning to eat to live instead of living to eat. Need a hobby!

I have a sleeve date of June 25th. I am a volume eater. I grew up going without food on a regular basis and frequently eat out if boredom or just because something else yummy is around. I know why I do it, I'm just going to have a hard time controlling it. The thought of getting queasy, sick, or vomit because I eat to fast or too much actually appeals to me. Sounds sick huh? I really need this WL tool.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I am almost 6 months out and I can eat anything I want. However, you will find that your cravings and taste buds change. Something you may have eaten all the time before, may not taste good to you now. Please hang in there. Think of the long term results. You will feel so much better and healthier and you will love your new lifestyle. Just follow your doctor's instructions and you should be fine. I have gone from a size 18 to a size 6 in less than 6 months. Is that enough insoiration for you to hang in there? you will feel so good about this in a couple months. Your time and regular food will come. Good luck.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I am almost 6 months out and I can eat anything I want. However, you will find that your cravings and taste buds change. Something you may have eaten all the time before, may not taste good to you now. Please hang in there. Think of the long term results. You will feel so much better and healthier and you will love your new lifestyle. Just follow your doctor's instructions and you should be fine. I have gone from a size 18 to a size 6 in less than 6 months. Is that enough insoiration for you to hang in there? you will feel so good about this in a couple months. Your time and regular food will come. Good luck.

[suzcomptime 17]

Ice cream is a myth. It doesn't exist. Neither do Cookies. I saw this show called Ice Cream Hunters International.....but you know....they have never proven its existence. Might as well forget about it.

Ha, good try on using mind over matter

I am going to try egg face's homemade Protein icecream:

http://theworldaccor...-ice-cream.html

[Anna L. 3]

Oh God! you just described exactly how I felt during that period. Believe me, it will get better, if you feel anything abnormal, talk to your doctor. And please promise me you won't try to eat again on the liquid phase. You will put excess stress on your stomach that it may not be prepared to handle.

You will probably laugh, but I used to torture myself watching recipe websites and drool over them in this phase (I don't even enjoy cooking and all of the sudden I wanted to be a chef LOL!). I don't know if I was being masochist or what, truth is that as soon as I started to eat regular food (last phase), there were lots of foods that I loved that are now not so appealing after all. So I got over my food porn, and now I feel great, it's still a challenge trying to figure out when I'm full, but as soon as I feel any type of discomfort no matter how minimal it is, I stop eating, and I'm satisfied. You will feel better, hang in there!

Anna