When does it get eaiser

[angel_23 6]

I recently had my surgery on 4/10 and I'm on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks I have found myself to be very emotional when does it start to get better?

[LovinCheryl 22]

What are you experiencing? I was sleeved April 8th. I can't get fluids in. Just some. The gas pains!!!!

[angel_23 6]

I still have the gas pains I find myself crying a lot I know I don't regret having it done but I'm feeling depressed not sure if this is normal

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

NORMAL!

I never had actual regret, but I did have some freakout over the fact that the majority of my stomach was rotting in a Mexican bio-dump somewhere. Also when you're not eating for so long, you start to feel like it's never going to end and you can't face another sickening sweet Protein shake.... food is a VERY emotional thing for a lot of us. When someone interferes with my ability to have it, I get extremely emotional.. I cried on more than one occasion during my PRE-OP because I couldn't have what I wanted. I felt so stupid, but this is reality.

Also remember that your body has been through a huge physical trauma. Take it easy and cut yourself some slack. You are completely normal and this will pass and you'll be rocking your sleeve in no time.

[mokee 588]

Hormones are raging during the fast weight loss. It will get better.

[Houston17 115]

Angel, I was sleeved on 4/10 also. R u able to get in Protein Drinks? I'm doing ok on Water but I need some calories. I'm having trouble with sweetness.

[LovinCheryl 22]

I haven't been depressed. Just been working on these gas pains! You got this!

[wynk11 120]

I still have the gas pains I find myself crying a lot I know I don't regret having it done but I'm feeling depressed not sure if this is normal

Did you try baby gas drops or Gas-x? My friend who is 2 weeks post op said this worked wonders for her. Good luck!

[Shrinkingmom 218]

Angel, I was sleeved on 4/10 also. R u able to get in Protein drinks? I'm doing ok on Water but I need some calories. I'm having trouble with sweetness.

Houston17,

I couldnt stand the sweetness either so I used plain koolaid powder, instant Decaf coffee, or plain cocoa powder in them to cut that and it works great! sugar free Jello powder also works but is a little sweeter.

[StefanieT 10]

I am feeling the same way...I just had mine done on 4/8 and I'm trying really hard not to be negative, but all of a sudden I just get freaked out about was this the right choice, and is this really healthy? People I work with who have had it done seem so happy...so I'm really hoping it gets better. It doesn't help that it is so difficult to get all the Water and Protein in. I want to do everything I'm told, but my body isn't listening. I'm having a really hard time sleeping at night as well, as I keep having nightmares, and that too, I hope passes. We just have to stay strong and believe that it will get better!

[deputy630 34]

Stef it's ok it will get better I assure you. If you look on here everyone has felt the same way. But when you heal you will be so glad you had it done. You are only 5 days out you can't expect to be better in five days. If you can't drink all that much who cares just do what you can. You will adjust. Expect your side to hurt for at least a month. Some stop sooner some stop later. It will stop. What you are going through is normal. Just hang in there. Remember its a journey. Also in the words of us past fat people you can only eat that whole pizza one bite at a time. So give it time. Oh and you will never be able to eat another whole pizza again!!!! Isn't it wonderful!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

It really does get better, and this range of symptoms and feelings are pretty typical. One thing I've found to be true - no two people have the same experience. We are all unique in the way we respond to surgery, both physically and emotionally. I remember reading all these threads about people going back to work in a week or two, and I wondered if there was something wrong with me. Turns out it was just my unique experience.Just focus on following your plan and staying hydrated, and before you know it, the time has passed and things start looking up. Good luck!

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

Walking, walking and gas X will help a lot for the gas pain you will be fine I had my sleeve 3-4-13 Doing much better I had a big melt down about 3 weeks out start crying and crying call my nut and she said that it's part of the recover your body and mind is going thought a lot your hormones are changing and your brain is missing the organs in your body that have been remove and less food also keep up the Protein and Water up I can relate I still have pain I can not drink cold water at this time to much pain or bending over to much..so be good to yourself you can do this hope this help you out some...

[angel_23 6]

Angel' date=' I was sleeved on 4/10 also. R u able to get in Protein drinks? I'm doing ok on Water but I need some calories. I'm having trouble with sweetness.[/quote']

I have not tried Protein Drinks my doctor wants me on a clear liquid

[angel_23 6]

I'm glad to know that I am not the only one who has had these melt downs and negative thoughts thank you all so much for the support I know if will get better in time