Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Normal Ever Come Back?



Recommended Posts

Hello sleepers! I'm 12 days post op. I just want to know at what point did you start to feel like you had a normal stomach again. Today I'm obviously in regret stage I'm down 11lbs or more and I am been doing on for most part except that I hate hate the fact that I don't feel normal anymore. I drink I feel all my insides if I eat I feel all my insides.... It's so annoying. When do I eat ever again and just eat without such feelings. HELP? Motivation needed!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 8 weeks out this week and my stomach doesn't feel like my old one, which was my previous "normal." I'm VERY glad that my stomach has changed! It makes crazy noises sometimes, it can get cranky, it is not particularly fond of sugar, it doesn't like turnips or G2, it is gassy and acts like a diva. Hmmm.... I haven't named my sleeve yet and that seems appropriate. Diva Sleeva or Sleeve Diva ...will work on that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm a year post op and you do return to normal. i would say around 4-6 months

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am a year and it took m some timeto figure out what I can eat...there will be some things that u ate all the time before the surgery that u might never eat again... I cant eat steak anymore. Its take too long to chew and it is hard to digest. Make sure u take advantage of ur current stage....u wont have an appetite...but it will copme back out of no where!!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

As already stated it takes about 6 months to be able to get a good appetite back, at about 1 year you can really start to eat a lot more and about 2 years out you can really pack away the food - although NOTHING like what you can pre-op. So use the time well to train yourself in good eating habits.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm only 6 days out so I'm not 'there' yet but I really think we find a new sense of normal over time. I wouldn't want to go back to feeling like my old stomach because that's what made me obese. Eventually we'll get to a point where it will feel okay to eat food and our sleeves won't be so rough. Mine makes a lot or noise too and I get pain if I eat or drink too fast. I think it's about it adapting and us adapting to work with it. We'll get there!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 2 months post op and I already notice that I can eat more then right after the surgery and it scared me :) I am still not normal but I feel great. the one thing what I still didn't learn to stop before I start burping...... and probably chew very well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks all I have intake control and I'm not really hungry because I'm following my plan its the yucky stomach feeling that I hate so much at this point. I don't want to feel so yucky when eating but time will work it out. It sounds like 6 months is the turning point :) keeping positive is key :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

But I don't want my stomach to be normal again :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Delta, Normal doesn't mean to be Huge and able to eat a elephant :)

we are talking about all this sound/felling which it does now when we put a little more then it can hold.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol yeah I don't want my old stomach I just want to NOT FEEL every sensation imaginable when eating :) I want to simply know when it will all regulate to a normal feeling lol right now nothing feels normal or good lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm now 5 days out and feeling a lot better than I was before, but yeah, every sip is met with some kind of gurgle or reply from my stomach, not to mention the sharp pain if I have anything without sitting upright. (Guess my posture will improve as well ^_^). My problem is that my doctor wants me to spend the 3 weeks post surgery consuming only yogurt, milk, Protein Shakes, and pureed fruit, I'm on day 3 of this and am already soooo bored and hating Protein shakes.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 2 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×