Does it get better?

[HealthArtLove 13]

Hello! I'm new to the forum. Had gastric sleeve at the end of December. I'm losing weight fast, but I am having regrets. It's hard not being able to drink enough to quench my thirst. It tough remembering when I can eat or drink (due to the 30 minute rule). I'm getting in 40 grams of Protein, thanks to my shakes. But I can't seem to get much food down. I'm really questioning if I made the right decision...not that I can take it back. Would love to hear from other who had doubts after surgery. Thanks!

[amazon 579]

It WILL get better - trust me

Your new tummy is still swollen. The first month or so was the toughest for me. Then shortly after, things started getting more normal (a new normal ).

You'll get the hang of not drinking with your meal and afterward for x-amount of time.

You're going through the worst of it - hang in there...it's totally worth it.

[Babbs 14,681]

Yes, it gets better. The first 3 to 6 weeks pretty much suck. Do what you're supposed to do, and you will soon find your normal. It just takes time. I compare the first month to going through labor. It's terrible as you're going through it, but soon you will forget all about it and see the end result is worth it

[Stevehud 1,790]

i too was in december, dec 16th to be exact and yes its a big pain in the butt, but so far its already worth it. This is a tough thing. I osted something earlier that is actually sticking with me, and I like it, and this is :

Weight Loss Surgery May be a one time thing, but this lifestyle change is a lifetime thing.

It will get better. weight loss and being healthy is something we can all do.

I know you can do it. youve come this far.

[HealthArtLove 13]

I appreciate the support. I had been very health conscience in the last 18 months. Which means my eating post surgery was pretty healthy. I think that may be part of my concern; I wasn't able to do this myself without the surgery. I was working out almost daily last year and managing my calories but only lost 20 lbs in 6 months. I have dropped 20 lbs in the past three weeks! Did any of you feel sad because you weren't able to do his without the surgery?

[Jill7768 46]

Ditto to what everyone is posting....IT WILL GET BETTER! LOTS BETTER! I am 9 weeks out and felt exactly like you....regret! Drinking gets easier, you start feeling better. Just hang in there!! I am sooo happy and 8 weeks ago I thought I would never say that!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Hello! I'm new to the forum. Had gastric sleeve at the end of December. I'm losing weight fast, but I am having regrets. It's hard not being able to drink enough to quench my thirst. It tough remembering when I can eat or drink (due to the 30 minute rule). I'm getting in 40 grams of Protein, thanks to my shakes. But I can't seem to get much food down. I'm really questioning if I made the right decision...not that I can take it back. Would love to hear from other who had doubts after surgery. Thanks!

When I was about 2-3 weeks out, I wouldn't say regretted it (that's not in my nature) but I really did wonder if I made a mistake sometimes. I was worn out and just felt lack-luster for about 6-7 weeks. I remember a time when eating was such a chore, it wasn't worth the effort. The longer time went on, the better it got. Now at 2 years out, I have no regrets at all. It a lot to adjust to, and we all have to figure out how to do that in order to succeed.

You should do a search on this topic. It comes up more often than you'd think, and people get pretty passionate about it for some reason. There are a few people who never make peace with it, but I think most do. I hope you can! For me, the outcome was well worth the difficult early days....and even the difficult days you have when you are further out and can eat more than you want to be able to.

[Gibble 28]

I agree the first 4-6 weeks were hard, but hang in there it does get better I'm 11 months post op and can eat just about anything, but small amounts. I have no regrets.I no longer need insulin or my high blood pressure meds I love my Water aerobics class ( I always hated exercise) and although I'm losing slower than many people on here, I feel healthier and happy with the changes.

[livvsmum 2,369]

I agree with everyone else. The first several weeks are pretty much about surviving. Not necessarily because of pain, but just adjusting to everything, and you stomach is still very swollen, and I remember feeling so very discouraged at how much of a chore it even was just to drink Water. I promise that life will return to normal.....well, a NEW normal. You will eat again and it won't be painful or be a chore. And if you do the work, all of it will be so worth it in the end!

One of my favorite mantras.... "Change is hard at the beginning, messy in the middle, gorgeous at the end."

Edited January 21, 2015 by livvsmum

[allyray 108]

I haven't had my surgery yet but not quenching my thirst is a concern for me. Let me know how you make out with that. I have stopped drinking with meals as well as 30 min before and after, but I have always been a huge Water drinker and this concerns me!

Good luck and from what everyone says, it gets a lot better!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Post - op life is a challenge to adjust to. It does get easier. The way your eat and drink will soon become second nature. I have zero regrets about my surgery. Each day it becomes easier and easier.

[HealthArtLove 13]

I really like the quote, livvsmum! I spent time, today, reminding myself of why I needed the surgery. All the advice and a change of perspective really helped. ????