Sleeved 3 days ago. Still scared.

[Harpo 30]

I'm home, & doing ok. Severe gas, & a little pain. My body is not telling me that I'm hungry, but my brain is telling me that I'll miss gorging on food. Then the words "permanent & irreversible" keep popping into my head. Then it has me asking myself " Did I make a mistake"

Anyone else have these thoughts before? Am I just demented? I guess I now know why I am fat.

[Khloé 89]

Congratulations on getting sleeved! Just remind yourself that while, yes, you cannot gorge anymore, you still can enjoy food. And coming from where I do, enjoying food rather than gorging on it, is something I'm really, really looking forward to. I want to be able to eat like a normal person and not like, well, me.

I'm still pre-op but I'm pretty sure what you're going through is normal. My mind keeps torturing me, but overall I know that getting sleeved is the best thing for me. And I'm sure you didn't make a mistake, because working on become a healthier, happier you is NEVER a bad thing when done in a healthy way.

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Oh yeah. I think so many of us have done that. And, I'm sure there will be times in the future when I'm further out that I'll miss drowning myself in a huge plate of Pasta. But, those choices were killing me and making me miserable. Something had to change and it was me!

[Tawnie 99]

Jason Jason Jason ! I am 6 weeks out and still get the nagging thing in my head,especially when I watch others eat my old favs! All of your experience is where we all were. I do not emotionally eat anymore. I made it through the last two weeks at work with 4 parties for birthdays etc. I craved nothing if my past. I did sneak a bite or two of cookie dough this evening baking for a friend (skinny one) for her post back surgery snack..it tasted good for a minute. Truly only a minute. food does not mean the same anymore.

You will be fine! You will grieve for your food in a week or so..them realize you don't like most of it anymore. . RELAX.

[PhilyNurse 119]

I totally agree with what everyone else said. Im 16 days out and its amazing how in just a week, food has a new place in my life. Def miss stuffing my face, but more excited about my future!

[kndi86 20]

I'm home' date=' & doing ok. Severe gas, & a little pain. My body is not telling me that I'm hungry, but my brain is telling me that I'll miss gorging on food. Then the words "permanent & irreversible" keep popping into my head. Then it has me asking myself " Did I make a mistake"

Anyone else have these thoughts before? Am I just demented? I guess I now know why I am fat.[/quote']

Jason....those were my exact thoughts as I was being discharged from the hospital this Tuesday night. I was mad at myself asking myself why did I do this and I felt at such a loss since there was no going back. I know how you felt so believe me you are not alone. I am starting to come around now and remember the reasons why I did this. That helped. I hope you will also get past that feeling and move on....I know it will be worth it

[pottergirl 261]

i cried a week of mornings.....then i went to a support group and meet sleeved folks...1-2-3 years out...so happy and healthy,that was the turning point me.

think we have all this way and nothing can prepare us for this no matter how hard we researchresearch...see a shrink....nothing!

[The Travel Guru 40]

I felt the same way you did, so wondering if I did the right thing. First two weeks were the hardest as you are limited to so little choices of food. I am 2 months post op, and everything is going great. As of March 6, I can eat any foods, or course in moderation, or what my sleeve can handle, a couple ounces at a time.. When I do eat I don't feel deprived, I put in my dish what I think I can handle and that's it. I am done.. It is just a great feeling to be able to feel satisfied and not deprived. You will get there, hang in there follow your instructions from your Dr and your NUT and you will do great.

[Harpo 30]

Thanks for all the words. They do help.

Question: People refer to "The Nut". What is the Nut?

[HikeEveryMountain 112]

Thanks for all the words. They do help.

Question: People refer to "The Nut". What is the Nut?

Nutritionist.

Hang in there, gets easier! What a journey, huh?

[valerie805 4]

I was sleeved on 2/20 and I'm still on liquids. Last night I went to a family party and they had fried chicken, rice, chili beams, ceviche, cake, ice cream, plus more. It was mentally very hard as I sat there with my Protein Shake. But this is something I did expect to happen. Mind over matter and I have to remind myself of why I wanted the sleeve and how great I'm going to feel. But it's for sure not easy.

[Michelle1977 27]

I felt the same way. I am 3 weeks post op and I am very happy. The first 2 weeks weeks were tough but since I moved to soft foods I am happier. You are mourning the loss of food. It is normal. You made the right decision.