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

Recommended Posts

I fear that I will fail with the sleeve. I'm 1week post-op and has lost 28lbs already but I fear failure because I'm able to drink all my liquids and don't really feel any real restrictions. Can someone comment on my concern.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You probably won't feel restriction with Water, you may have to wait until your eating food with some density. It's a little (lot) to early to be worrying about failure. Be thankful you can get all your fluids in, a lot of people have issues with fluids early on. Relax! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good for you....be glad you can get in all your liquids. It's a a wonderful "problem" to have. I could, too. Like Elode said, you will not feel the restriction until you are on solids. I watched the barium liquid flow right through my sleeve into my intestines within seconds when they did my fluoroscopy leak test, so it doesn't stick around long enough to give a full sensation. Seriously, just relax, be grateful you feel so good and enjoy the journey! You lost 28 pounds for schit's sake...took me almost 3 months to do that.

Edited by Kindle

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I fear that I will fail with the sleeve. I'm 1week post-op and has lost 28lbs already but I fear failure because I'm able to drink all my liquids and don't really feel any real restrictions. Can someone comment on my concern.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I felt like my sleeve was too big when I started on post-op liquids. I was able to drink 64oz a day by the 4th day after surgery. So I thought maybe my sleeve was too big. Until I started on purees. Once you go to purees, you will feel the restriction. And once you return to solids you will feel it even more.

I think the fear of failure is a healthy fear. It shows commitment.

Your confidence in your ability to success will grow very quickly as you start passing milestones...both scale and non-scale victories.

Best of luck on your journey!

Edited by AlwaysVegas

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I felt like my sleeve was too big when I started on post-op liquids. I was able to drink 64oz a day by the 4th day after surgery. So I thought maybe my sleeve was too big. Until I started on purees. Once you go to purees, you will feel the restriction. And once you return to solids you will feel it even more.

I think the fear of failure is a healthy fear. It shows commitment.

Your confidence in your ability to success will grow very quickly as you start passing milestones...both scale and non-scale victories.

Best of luck on your journey!

So did u drop weight fast?

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

    • 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!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • 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

    ×