Sleeve Myths

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I really enjoyed reading your post. Thanks! I am sure it will help many.

[lsuchick4 54]

Great post !

[kmo235 8]

Thank you for this, very good information!

[LIL RED 62]

Great post!

[MizNola 25]

Boy, I needed to read this today. I am two weeks out of surgery and having stress over not having enough restriction in my sleeve. Granted, I'm still on full liquids, but I can consume more than I expected and it doesn't bother me. I thought the sleeve would be like a steel door that shut after you consumed a few ounces or their would be Grimm consequences. I don't have that. It's really shined a light on the fact that I'm a food addict. I want to keep eating or eat something I shouldn't. Realize I still have to use the same willpower that I failed to harness for the last twenty years. Feeling afraid that I could fail and I never even thought that was a possibility. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery; guess that's ok, but really nervous and depressed. Any of you vets go through this?

[Seela 1,187]

This is a really great thread. Thank you for taking the time to write it. Even the non-newbies appreciate the reminders.

[NMJG 1,266]

Boy, I needed to read this today. I am two weeks out of surgery and having stress over not having enough restriction in my sleeve. Granted, I'm still on full liquids, but I can consume more than I expected and it doesn't bother me. I thought the sleeve would be like a steel door that shut after you consumed a few ounces or their would be Grimm consequences. I don't have that. It's really shined a light on the fact that I'm a food addict. I want to keep eating or eat something I shouldn't. Realize I still have to use the same willpower that I failed to harness for the last twenty years. Feeling afraid that I could fail and I never even thought that was a possibility. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery; guess that's ok, but really nervous and depressed. Any of you vets go through this?

MizNola,

You can do it, really. While you certainly have to be aware (no magic wand here) you have a great tool now that will really help you. It won't be like it was before. If you have cravings, eat a piece of Jerky and you'll be stuffed - no room for bad stuff (once you are one regular foods, that is, not during liquid phase). Now, Liquids - they slide right through. That is what you are seeing now. When you get to solids you will see the difference. Be patient and don't stress. You are doing well, just keep at it. The first month is really sucky. You'll get through. Be nice to yourself this month, get a pedicure or facial

Edited February 24, 2014 by NMJG

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

Great post!!

I love that you threw in dumping.
I was actually told by my doc that sleevers don't dump.
Boy did I prove HIM wrong ...

[MizNola 25]

Thanks, NMNG! I made an attitude adjustment and went to the gym for the first time since surgery!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Miznola I am worried. Are you cleared for the gym just2 weeks post op?

Did your surgeon or NUT explain that the first 6weeks you might not feel restriction? It is due to the liquids diet but also due to nerves damaged during surgery take time to heal. Those early weeks it is so important to eat by the clock and measuring spoon as you cannot yet trust your sleeve to tell you. Are you on an acid inhibitor? The tiny tummy is still pumping out acid for a full-size tummy. Acidy can feel like hunger.

Having the right education and "expectations" makes this journey so much easier. It gets so much better!

Edited February 25, 2014 by CowgirlJane

[*Glitter*In*The*Air* 35]

Boy, I needed to read this today. I am two weeks out of surgery and having stress over not having enough restriction in my sleeve. Granted, I'm still on full liquids, but I can consume more than I expected and it doesn't bother me. I thought the sleeve would be like a steel door that shut after you consumed a few ounces or their would be Grimm consequences. I don't have that. It's really shined a light on the fact that I'm a food addict. I want to keep eating or eat something I shouldn't. Realize I still have to use the same willpower that I failed to harness for the last twenty years. Feeling afraid that I could fail and I never even thought that was a possibility. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery; guess that's ok, but really nervous and depressed. Any of you vets go through this?

MizNola,

I'm not a vet. I had my surgery 2/17. I just wanted to say that I'm right there with you in terms of feeling only a little restriction. Thanks for posting cuz I thought it was just me.

[Branmuffin 190]

I love this post! At almost 4 months out I've read alot of it while lurking through this forum looking for answers to what was wrong with me. News flash! Nothing is wrong with me! It's normal to go through every phase of this and (for me) the rough Patches along the way have only served to boost my willpower and make me keep adjusting my attitude to accommodate my new lifestyle. I'm glad cowgirl added the head struggles and depression. So many ups and downs have already hit me! I cry at the drop of a hat at times and at other times find myself wound so tightly I could scream. That's when working out at the gym has helped me to work through frustration and help me to unwind and be able to come home and love myself and my family. Im doing this for me and to better all of our lives and its totally been worth it.

[kj44 215]

Thanks, NMNG! I made an attitude adjustment and went to the gym for the first time since surgery!

I too am planning to check out my local gym now to see how affordable it will be ...either wsy started my exercises again. Great post!

[MizNola 25]

Hi Cowgirl Jane! I am cleared to walk and do a little cardio.; no lifting. I just walked on the treadmill and it went fine. Thanks for the info. about the tummy producing same amount of acid as before. Makes sense. Will be more patient with learning how my new sleeve works.

[MizNola 25]

Glitter- past few days I have started to get a little clearer feeling of full after starting purée food. Feeling the shift.