Feeling down

[NewLife4Me7 110]

Im 7 days out I had GB. And right now I'm on liquids and ice pops and clear broth. I have to dissolve my B12and Multivitamin in some broth yuck it taste horrible....I tried using Gatorade yucky! I'm not on any Protein. I already have the chewable vitiates but cant use them yet. On Friday I can start my protein drinks... I hope that's helps me. I feel sore I don't need pain meds anymore I have been using ice packs . What's wrong here?

[SugarFreeMe 293]

Nothing sounds wrong to me You're going to be sore for a few weeks. Your taste buds change after surgery. Where I once craved sugar and fried foods, they now taste horrible. I didn't mind the Protein shakes prior to surgery, now it's a struggle to drink them, fortunately I don't drink them often. I honestly think that the liquid, pureed and soft food stages after surgery by far were harder then my pre-op liquid diet. Take each day as it comes. Every day the soreness will be a little better, keep walking which definitely helps. I tried liquid Vitamins, couldn't get past the smell. I've been chewing gummy vitamins with no problem. At my 3 month check-up my labs all came back perfect. I know some surgeons frown upon gummies and believe they aren't able to be absorbed, but my body has no problem with them, that being said, follow your plan, I'm not telling you do take them. You'll get there, I'm guessing if you've stepped on the scale you haven't seen a big drop. That's because of Water weight and swelling. Try to wait until at the very least 10-14 days out. You should be pleasantly surprised at the results. I've said this more then once and I'll keep repeating myself to anyone who will listen - Stay positive, I believe it's what's made my surgery both successful and fairly easy to date. Best wishes.

[terry1118 1,274]

For 4-6 weeks following my surgery nothing tasted 'right'. Almost everything tasted blah or bad. This actually was a GOOD thing. I was worried that I'd want to eat the old foods from pre op but I found the thought of them nauseating. I really had no appetite at all but gradually the bad taste went away, though I continued to be disinterested in food. I'm 14 months post-op now and food still doesn't have the same power over me that it used to. I eat for fuel, and just enough. I don't eat for pleasure and I don't overeat. Sometimes I forget to eat - that still surprises me!

You sound like you're on track. Hang in there! Things will gradually improve as you recover and heal. Take this time to learn all you can about your new life with WLS - find recipes, read of others experiences (but always take your own team's advice first - they know you), and stay away from your scale. Soon you'll be celebrating your own successes and NSV's (non scale victories). :-)

[NewLife4Me7 110]

For 4-6 weeks following my surgery nothing tasted 'right'. Almost everything tasted blah or bad. This actually was a GOOD thing. I was worried that I'd want to eat the old foods from pre op but I found the thought of them nauseating. I really had no appetite at all but gradually the bad taste went away, though I continued to be disinterested in food. I'm 14 months post-op now and food still doesn't have the same power over me that it used to. I eat for fuel, and just enough. I don't eat for pleasure and I don't overeat. Sometimes I forget to eat - that still surprises me! You sound like you're on track. Hang in there! Things will gradually improve as you recover and heal. Take this time to learn all you can about your new life with WLS - find recipes, read of others experiences (but always take your own team's advice first - they know you), and stay away from your scale. Soon you'll be celebrating your own successes and NSV's (non scale victories). :-)

Thank ladies for your words of encouragement. Today I went to see the surgeon for my 1week post op appointment.

I got a real good picker upper...I lost 13lbs in 7 days! Wow I did not believe in my scale. Tomorrow I'm allow to start on my Protein Shakes I'm so glad I can have something added to the liquid diet.< /p>

[Andrea K 33]

Thank ladies for your words of encouragement. Today I went to see the surgeon for my 1week post op appointment. I got a real good picker upper...I lost 13lbs in 7 days! Wow I did not believe in my scale. Tomorrow I'm allow to start on my Protein Shakes I'm so glad I can have something added to the liquid diet.< /p>

Congrats on your awesome loss! hope you feel better with the Protein.

[Donald Garvey 31]

HEY!! I'm pretty much on the same road you are, I had the surgery July 31st (GB) and everything tastes HORRIBLE!!!! I have moments where I feel down and anxious but then I feel better. I started Protein shakes yesterday and they taste absolutely horrible to me! All the Vitamins and supplements, ugh....feels overwhelming at times doesn't it?