superchica879 58 Posted May 25, 2013 I know how you feel, I was sleeved 2/26/13 and at first because if the gas n pain, eating/sipping on Soups and protien shakes made me ill. But just hang in there girl, you will be able to eat things that "taste" good again. I can now eat almost everything but only 3-5 bites and I'm done. I have lost 50lbs and am loving the changes I see in myself! You will soon appreciate your new sleeve, just hang in there! 1 danelle235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinamama 104 Posted May 25, 2013 300 hmm credit card debt lol Nah new clothes when you lose the weight..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labellaskorpio 67 Posted May 25, 2013 I had to respond to your post because I thought I was the only one looked at man vs food or food network to tackle my thoughts about food and it helps but I thought I was weird for doing it I'm happy I'm not alone Ive took on a new roll I like feeding ppl and watching them eat it brings me great satisfaction I looked at Food Network the ENTIRE first couple of weeks after surgery... I thought I was so weird lol... It helped me deal with the loss. So glad I'm not the only weirdo lol :-) 2 BooKoo and ebonisekim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmubvashrink 57 Posted May 25, 2013 Lol you will eat a sandwich my dear but come on that's like me sitting in cheesecake factory! Girl that's bread heaven and I love cheese bread and pepper, hang in there every time someone says you look great , amazing what have you been doing I know I did the right thing. Don't ever doubt your decision, maybe you looked at your self in a glance window or mirror and were horrified. There is a reason you did this trust your self. Stay away from anyone negative. I mean anyone. They will make your journey harder. Good luck and god speed. 1 danelle235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenity1959 67 Posted May 25, 2013 Many folks early out seem to have regrets. It is too soon for you to see a big difference in how you look or feel. Why don't you go online and look at some cute clothes that you can wear later? Things that you wouldn't wear now. That may give you some encouragement! 1 Sheddie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsmeow 70 Posted May 25, 2013 Your also what 2wks out. Just heal from surgery. Don't worry about what you'll eat in a month or 2 1 danelle235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tempname123 37 Posted May 27, 2013 I don't know what's wrong with me right now. I'm feeling sad. I know it is all about mental strength and will power. But sitting here at Panera' date=' studying, and occasionally glancing at people eating their delicious sandwiches makes me jealous. I jealously cuss them out in my head. I tell my parents when I get sad but they are absolutely no help. They simply say well you are the stupid one you did this to yourself! they are right... I paid to get my sleeve and now Im regretting it. I lost 15 lbs on my own just with working out and hi prot low carb diet... Will I ever be able to eat half a sandwich with ease again ? That is my question.. I had surgery may 15. I started week 2 of my liquid diet. I ordered Broccoli Cheddar and asked them to sift out the solids, I had about 4 tablespoons and my tummy hurts. I thought i could get away with the creamy Soup since its low cal, but i guess not. I'm feeling like I regret getting sleeved. I'm in a slump. Any advice.[/quote'] I'm not sure if you have children, but I'm still in week one and constantly think "wtf did I do to myself?". Anyways think of it as post partim depression. It's natural. I asked my psychologist during my psych eval if this would happen and she said yes. She ha surgery almost a year ago. Surgeon and support group say first few months are most difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tempname123 37 Posted May 27, 2013 I don't know what's wrong with me right now. I'm feeling sad. I know it is all about mental strength and will power. But sitting here at Panera' date=' studying, and occasionally glancing at people eating their delicious sandwiches makes me jealous. I jealously cuss them out in my head. I tell my parents when I get sad but they are absolutely no help. They simply say well you are the stupid one you did this to yourself! they are right... I paid to get my sleeve and now Im regretting it. I lost 15 lbs on my own just with working out and hi prot low carb diet... Will I ever be able to eat half a sandwich with ease again ? That is my question.. I had surgery may 15. I started week 2 of my liquid diet. I ordered Broccoli Cheddar and asked them to sift out the solids, I had about 4 tablespoons and my tummy hurts. I thought i could get away with the creamy Soup since its low cal, but i guess not. I'm feeling like I regret getting sleeved. I'm in a slump. Any advice.[/quote'] Oh and you're not stupid. You made a life changing choice for the better. I will tell you both my padrino and padrina had this surgery in the 80s and they eat everything they enjoyed before hand, now. It took some building up, but they did it. Padrino is full Irish and padrina is full Italian, gourmet Italian, Mediterranean cook. Biggest room in the house is the kitchen. Feeds day care kids plus 28 grandchildren from 13 children herself. Plus friends of grandchildren, grown kids of her own etc . To ask her to stop cooking was a difficult one, everyone thought they were starving but her kitchen is up and running now with 4 extra fridges in the basement and 6 freezers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMO 193 Posted May 28, 2013 I watched the cooking shows constantly during my two weeks at home after surgery. My husband thought I was nuts. He kept asking me why I was "torturing myself". I told him that I always watched cooking shows and that I was not hungry. I found the shows comforting but did not think anyone else would understand n I had to respond to your post because I thought I was the only one looked at man vs food or food network to tackle my thoughts about food and it helps but I thought I was weird for doing it I'm happy I'm not alone Ive took on a new roll I like feeding ppl and watching them eat it brings me great satisfaction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted May 28, 2013 I watched the cooking shows constantly during my two weeks at home after surgery. My husband thought I was nuts. He kept asking me why I was "torturing myself". I told him that I always watched cooking shows and that I was not hungry. I found the shows comforting but did not think anyone else would understand n I watched them in the hospital post op and I still do. Love them. Best part? They give me new ideas for adaptation, but unlike before, I have no urge to snack during. Or before. Or after. Or ever. Ha! 1 pottergirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainbowBrite26 8 Posted May 29, 2013 That's awesome your Padrino and Padrina sound great. I need to learn how to cook ASAP !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainbowBrite26 8 Posted May 29, 2013 No I don't have children. But I definitely say it is a mild depression. I had my surgery in Mexicali and there was no mental preparation at all. So now I'm finding my own ways of coping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmubvashrink 57 Posted May 30, 2013 Rainbow brite. You can email me I'd like to help if I can beckerscandy2w@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sotomary 0 Posted June 8, 2013 Hi again! I have finished purees week and have started the soft food diet. I have been feeling fine but my doctor insists that I have to take 30 minutes to eat each meal annd for me it has been impossible. I eat the longest in 15 and feel fuul up to my throat when im done can anyone give me some tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heartonsleeve 32 Posted June 8, 2013 Sounds like you'd benefit from speaking to a therapist, especially if your family are unsupportive jerks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
