Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Almost depressed



Recommended Posts

Hello everyone,

I Was sleeved on dec 19 of last year so I am not quite 5 months post op. However my restriction is not much different from 2 weeks post op. I can't eat very much. After 2 bites, my stomach starts to gurgle and bubble especially with anything not completely mushy. I am starting to really miss eating. My husband was sleeved about a month after me and can eat much much more than me. He is even starting to get worried about me. Should I call the dr? If this normal?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wouldn't think it's normal. Are you eating Protein first and really chewing your food? Just to be in the safe side, not that something is wrong but I would just call and consult with the doctor or nurse.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Have you been to the Doc for a post op follow up? How were your levels then? It wouldn't hurt to drop in on your PCP and get another blood test to see if your levels are up to par. How's the weight loss coming? How are you feeling?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This is a good way to show people WE ALL ARE DIFFERENT, and just because some of us do great from day one that don't mean we all have to be the same!! Hope you feel better soon and call your doctor and let him know who you're feeling! 5 months is to long for you to be on no regular food! Hope you feel better soon! Keep us posted!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Call your doctor immediately. You may have a stricture. This is NOT normal.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone

Thanks for responses. I am ok and figured out what the problem was. I was not following orders and taking a few sips of drink before eating. The Fluid was pretty much filling me up so I didn't have room for food. This past week I have not been drinking while eating and have been able to eat a little more. I think I still have a little more restriction than I should but blood work and everything is ok. I am 5 months post op today but will post my progress in another post.

Lesson learned... Follow Dr.'s orders!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×