New beginning

[myhealthis#1 4]

Hello all.

I just got sleeved on 07/21/14. Im glad I found this forum. I believe this is great support for new sleevers. I'm 5 days out and I have to say its been a roller coaster both physically and emotionally. I have faith it will get better. I was Just hoping to start my new beginning on a happier note.

[PedsNurse92 37]

Congrats! I can say the first 2 weeks were Hell!!! I kept saying "why did I do this?" It was a hormonal roller coaster! But it got way easier once I started eating actual food.. You will get through it and all the different things that change. I am a year out, I've lost all the weight I needed to, to be my ultimate goal weight and I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck!

[Jeannette Anndaisia 10]

Hello!

Congratulations! I agree with PedsNurse92, the first two weeks are pretty much hell. The pain, and getting used to not eating solid food, Lethargy, Constipation, buyer's remorse, and readjusting your relationship with food. When the weight starts coming off you will feel better. And when you can put some solid food in. You will get full really fast, but you will feel satisfied, providing the hunger hormone thing works as it should.

[myhealthis#1 4]

Thank you all for the encouraging words. It's a relief to know that it will get better and that others had similar experience. I'm staying strong. It's a difficult adjustment, but I am definitely looking forward to new and improved me! Thanks all! I will keep everyone posted on my journey.

[sweetieme4u2 6]

Me too. My surgery date was July 21. For me physically it's been hard. Really bad shoulder pains. I'm ready for this drain to go and it's so hard for me to get in my Protein. It's too think. I have edema after surgery so I assume that's why not able to get in my protein. I can't even imagine going to soft food with this rate. Congrats together and maybe we can go down this journey together.

[lovingdavid 119]

Congrats to the both of you with your surgery. Things will get better.. I am almost 2wks that I got sleeved. @ Sweetie what flavor is your shake? For whatever reason I couldn't drink the vanilla flavor I enjoy the chocolate flavor and if it's to thick add a bit of Water and mix it more that should help out.. Best of luck!!!

[sweetieme4u2 6]

Congrats to the both of you with your surgery. Things will get better.. I am almost 2wks that I got sleeved. @ Sweetie what flavor is your shake? For whatever reason I couldn't drink the vanilla flavor I enjoy the chocolate flavor and if it's to thick add a bit of Water and mix it more that should help out.. Best of luck!!!

I've been eating the Premier Protein shakes. Good idea, I will adds water because it hits my stomach like a brick

[lovingdavid 119]

Hopefully that helps

[myhealthis#1 4]

Congrats to "sweetie" and "lovingdave" for your recent sleeve. I'm thankful to have your support and would love to go through this journey together. Especially, since we're sleeved at the same time. How are you doing? I hope your edema went down. I have my post-op appt in 2 days. I'm still feeling sore and gas pains are still there. I move around and take gas x like crazy. My taste buds and smell are super sensitive. Bottled Water and yogurt seem to doing okay for me. I am a little concern too with how solids will go down once I'm approved to eat solids. Taking it day by day.

[lovingdavid 119]

Myhealthis#1 I am doing well. I only had the gas pain. No pain on my incisions which that's a plus. I am walking here at home and looking forward in exercising soon.. How are you ?? What will you be eating soon??