aidansmom 12 Posted August 28, 2014 Hi all!! I was sleeved August 13th and have been doing well. I am a kindergarten teacher and even returned to work this week. I prepared myself for this new part if my journey but I have to say today is the first day I feel overwhelmed.....overwhelmed because even though I'm not hungry I miss some foods....overwhelmed because nothing fits me any more......overwhelmed because I feel people in my life pulling away because they think I can't be included in social activities because I can't eat. I am on pureed food and having a hard time with the texture of it......nothing has bothered my new belly thank god!! Guess I am just having an emotional day!!!! Thanks for listening:))) Mari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondebomb 580 Posted August 28, 2014 I totally understand! I only told a few ppl an not my family. But me an the gf go to panera for our lunches I get their broccoli chedder soup..done great on it. I just eat a small..makes me feel like I can still do lunch. I have been missing eating also but I keep telling myself it's my new life an new body! I went thru my closet an all my clothes in my size 22 an 20s I took out!! I'm in 18 now..which I have from size 14 to 24..! You'll do great..Iv had some grouchy days the past few wks..I'm tired an dragging in afternoon some days..felt like crying a few days ago also. Its all normal. .emotional journey as well. Hang in there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper123 320 Posted August 28, 2014 Awwwww Hang in there...it will all get better!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livvsmum 2,369 Posted August 29, 2014 Yes! The emotional part of it was something I was not prepared for. None of the surgery education classes my insurance required prepared me to grieve the loss of my main coping mechanism - stress eating! Hang in there though. If you are willing to do the emotional work that is involved with overcoming eating issues, I promise it will be so worth it in the end. You are not alone! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lifechange>40 22 Posted September 1, 2014 I'm 2 months out and just had my first "tailgating" day yesterday. I had the same concerns as you a few weeks ago. However, I decided not to let my sleeve hold me back from things I live to do. Most of the time my family will ask what can I eat. If I'm going somewhere that I'm not sure, I pack my own meal! PS...I made it fine with the tailgate food but the Alabama heat kicked my but. I thought I was mostly recuperated but evidently I had not been challenged! Good luck, it will get better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
