Day 4 - Post Op Thoughts

[livelyterry 55]

Glad to hear your got out today. Little by little....

[Indigo1991 1,612]

Day 3 I cried all day and wondered what the heck I had done to myself...the first few weeks are the hardest, you have recovery and a new normal to deal with all at the same time.

The mental side is the biggest challenge - can I get my Water in? Am I taking enough Protein in?Am I moving enough? Can I do this for the rest of my life? It takes over your life for the first weeks but gradually, every day, things improve and you start to look outwards and beyond.

I am four and half months out and the difficult first few weeks are fading in my memory. Life is good and my health is transformed beyond recognition. Just keep your focus on looking ahead - this too shall pass!

[KCSG 38]

Thanks so much. It's hard to deal with it but I know time and some milestones will help. Thanks so much for your note.

Day 3 I cried all day and wondered what the heck I had done to myself...the first few weeks are the hardest' date=' you have recovery and a new normal to deal with all at the same time.

The mental side is the biggest challenge - can I get my Water in? Am I taking enough Protein in?Am I moving enough? Can I do this for the rest of my life? It takes over your life for the first weeks but gradually, every day, things improve and you start to look outwards and beyond.

I am four and half months out and the difficult first few weeks are fading in my memory. Life is good and my health is transformed beyond recognition. Just keep your focus on looking ahead - this too shall pass![/quote']

[Christina.v 23]

A little better. Got out of the house and about a mile of walking in. Tired me out but feeling better. The mental side of this is something I completely underestimated.

I'm so glad you said this! It is very dificult and mentally challenging, this sleeve. I've had some complications with this surgery and have had to have my sleeve repaired. Ever since the second surgery i'm having trouble getting my fluids in and making sure i'm eating enough. I'm do good but i'm sure its just enough to get by. I feel like mentally with how much food too eat and how much Water to drink its a Challenge to balance it all out, especially with all the heart burn and gas and the pain from the gas trying to find food that sit well with your new little tummy. Its hard! I've been mentally drained with trying to find a happy balance between all of this.