I Need A Lil Support. Week 1 Post Op N Feelin A Lil Discouraged.

[Adahlia 70]

I had the sleeve done May 23 and I'm a lil unhappy. I hate this taste in my mouth. I hate that I cant enjoy a juicy hamburger. I hate that I have 2 sip fluids all day even when I dont feel thirsty. I hate that because it was so hot yesterday I became dehydrated and thought I was gonna pass out. On the plus side, Ive lost 20 lbs already! :-)

[Webchickadee 716]

Yeah, the mouth taste is tough. I chewed sugar-free gum, and brushed my teeth several times a day.

The fluids are tough, but prior to surgery, we drank alot more liquid that we probably realize. Just think how often you would down a whole bottle of Water in a few gulps, or a whole can of pop?

Now it takes quite a bit of time to consume that same amount of liquid, which is why the sip, sip, sip thing happens. And despite that, you were still dehydrated yesterday!

It does get better! You're 8 days post-op now...I'm 17 days post-op and feeling WAY better than I did on day 8. I know everyone says "be patient" (how irritating), but it's really true!

LOL

[hadouni 301]

Congrats on the 20lbs! I remember that taste. I read about "dieter's breath" on the internet and something about kietosis (sp?) making the breath kind of stale.

Each of the stages/early weeks post-sleeve feels like it'll last forever, but in a month or two you'll probably forget all about it or it'll be a blur. It's like when my son was born and I thought about making baby food for him and what a JOB it was, but really, it was only about 3 months and he was moving on to chunkier foods and bye-bye blender!

Missing food is hard and it's a huge head-trip. Trying to consume all the fluids you need is a little work too but think of the benefit to you in the long run. It really does get easier. Big hug!

[chitowngirl 886]

Just remember everyday it gets a little better and easier. Hope you feel better.

[Adahlia 70]

So it does get better??? There is a God.....

[alliegb3 112]

It's usually from Protein. Brush often- it will get better

[2bsmallagain 156]

I had the sleeve done May 23 and I'm a lil unhappy. I hate this taste in my mouth. I hate that I cant enjoy a juicy hamburger. I hate that I have 2 sip fluids all day even when I dont feel thirsty. I hate that because it was so hot yesterday I became dehydrated and thought I was gonna pass out. On the plus side, Ive lost 20 lbs already! :-)

It does get better. I was discouraged too and frustrated. Congrats on the 20lbs. You will have good days and bad days but do not give up it will get better. It definitely has gotten better for me each day.

[MegInNOLA 531]

Oh, congratulations on joining the losers' bench!! And yes, that nastiness will pass soon enough, and you'll never look back. Congrats on your loss so far, too. I think you're doing awesome. Try keeping a glass of iced Water (maybe with some Mio or other flavoring in there that you love?) at hand--it will remind you to sip often. Hang in there--it really does get better/easier with time. This time next year, you'll be styling in a new bathing suit, wondering which cute outfit to wear, and enjoying your trim figure!!

[LaBelle509 326]

Hang in there!! I had a real melt down over rice lol!! But we were told that we will face these moments. The psych nurse reminded on my post op visit, surgery was on my stomach not my brain. The surgeon did his part. Now it is my turn to " do surgery " on my brain. Learned to rethink my choices, learned to say no.

So hang in there. It does get better with time. Sip as much as you can. Your recovery depends on it. We are gonna win this fight one, wise/healthy, day at a time!!!!!!!!

[sherlee 11]

If it makes you feel better, I was sleeved the same day and will"ditto" your feelings. Today just has not been a great day. Tomorrow is going to be better for both of us.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Adahlia, has anybody lately told you how beautiful you are? Absolutely stunning.

I do have to say I feel your pain. I would kill for a Five Guys burger about now. And the taste that seems to linger is very unpleasant.

This too shall pass, the season is short, & our lives will be richer & longer for the sacrifices we make today. BTW I was sleeved on th 23rd also

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

When I don't have my carbs, my brain doesn't function well. It's like a little foggy. LOL

[Swimmer 199]

It absolutely gets easier and better. Hang in there.

[band2sleeveinNoVA 5]

Sleeved onthe 23rd as well... so over liquids...BUT today was way easier than yesterday to sip everything, so here's to hoping all our tomorrow's are even better! Try a creamier Soup if you can, it helped me a lot today to get rid of the sweet feeling in my mouth. I also use the ramen noodle packets in hot Water (I cannot under any circumstances tolerate the taste of unjury) and that helped as well. Xylitol gum (sold at Vitamin Shoppe) is sugar free and has a pretty decent lasting taste as well.... good luck!!!! Congrat's on 20 I'm down 14.

[Lea Anne 17]

I had that taste too so i sucked on sugar free Werthers hard candy and sugar free mints.