New to vertical sleeve talk

[Jennifer_blair 0]

Hey guys!! I'm one month post op tomorrow 8/15 and decided I really needed to join this site because I am really struggling. I find myself hungry and nauseous all at the same time...just the thought of taking my nighttime meds and having to crush them and mix them up with liquids...I'm starting to feels a little defeated drinking Water is painful because of how slow it goes down and I want to eat but nothing feels right...

[stacechase 251]

Welcome! Sorry to hear about your current frustrations. I'm getting sleeved this Monday, so I can't speak to how to best deal with those, but I just wanted to welcome you to the site! I'm sure you'll feel better in no time!

[Jennifer_blair 0]

Thank you so much I'm hoping for the same thing...good luck Monday everything will turn out great for you!

[notime 340]

Hey guys!! I'm one month post op tomorrow 8/15 and decided I really needed to join this site because I am really struggling. I find myself hungry and nauseous all at the same time...just the thought of taking my nighttime meds and having to crush them and mix them up with liquids...I'm starting to feels a little defeated drinking Water is painful because of how slow it goes down and I want to eat but nothing feels right...

Welcome to the site. My nutritionist says there is no real hunger, that the hunger is in your head. In surgery, the part of the stomach that "gets hungry" is removed. I don't know what to say about the nausea. Are you eating very, very slowly, chewing your food very, very well, eating very, very small bites and eating only small amounts at any given time? Are you sure you still need to crush your meds? I only had to do so for about three weeks. If you need to, mix the crushed meds with applesauce or pudding, something with flavor. I took one pill that was very bitter when crushed. It was vile tasting no matter what I mixed it with. I just had to buck up and take it anyway. It is only for a short time. In fact, all of your difficulties are only for a short time. Hang in there and give us updates on your situation.