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[CJFW 23]

Hello fellow sleever's

I am 5 years out. I feel compelled to speak openly to you all. I'm typing on a phone so excuse typos.

1. This is a life changing event.

2 the day will come when you can eat other stuff in moderation. However you will need to be focused and stay on the diet

3. Protein. Protein. Protein. So how do you get it all in???? It's hard I know do your shakes. If your tired of them. Change it up. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury protein has chicken Soup and unflavored. Use them in a blended drink. Veggies and fruits can be liquified and strained to form natural juice. Add Water and some protein. Add some spices (mild one) to Soups and broth.

4. Walk walk walk. The easiest thing to do. And you can do it in bursts. Walk around your house. Walk the drive way or even down the block if your not in pain

5 use your support groups and family/friends. Don't rush it. Recovery is the main reason for the liquid. Your stomach was cut off and stapled/ stitched and it will feel soar.

6 if you feel sick or nauseated that's normal. I was on anti nausea meds for 3 months used them as needed. Ask your dr if a Zantac or similar might help. Gas x is your buddy. I still use it.

7 lastly. Don't believe anyone who says VS doesn't cause dumping. It does high sugar, heavy foods and sometimes things you lease expect will cause it. Something you eat today will disagree with you tomorrow.

Also. If you feel like food is stuck, or have a odd discomfort try a teaspoon of hot Water. Yes hot. It helps to relax the muscles in the digestive track and helps the item. Go down. (Next bite chew better count to 50 with each bite)

Use smaller plates and cups. I litterely bought a 2 oz measuring cup to drink from and cocktail forks to eat with. Good luck all you got this.

[allyray 108]

Hello fellow sleever's

I am 5 years out. I feel compelled to speak openly to you all. I'm typing on a phone so excuse typos.

1. This is a life changing event.

2 the day will come when you can eat other stuff in moderation. However you will need to be focused and stay on the diet

3. Protein. Protein. Protein. So how do you get it all in???? It's hard I know do your shakes. If your tired of them. Change it up. unjury protein has chicken Soup and unflavored. Use them in a blended drink. Veggies and fruits can be liquified and strained to form natural juice. Add Water and some protein. Add some spices (mild one) to Soups and broth.

4. Walk walk walk. The easiest thing to do. And you can do it in bursts. Walk around your house. Walk the drive way or even down the block if your not in pain

5 use your support groups and family/friends. Don't rush it. Recovery is the main reason for the liquid. Your stomach was cut off and stapled/ stitched and it will feel soar.

6 if you feel sick or nauseated that's normal. I was on anti nausea meds for 3 months used them as needed. Ask your dr if a Zantac or similar might help. Gas x is your buddy. I still use it.

7 lastly. Don't believe anyone who says VS doesn't cause dumping. It does high sugar, heavy foods and sometimes things you lease expect will cause it. Something you eat today will disagree with you tomorrow.

Also. If you feel like food is stuck, or have a odd discomfort try a teaspoon of hot Water. Yes hot. It helps to relax the muscles in the digestive track and helps the item. Go down. (Next bite chew better count to 50 with each bite)

Use smaller plates and cups. I litterely bought a 2 oz measuring cup to drink from and cocktail forks to eat with. Good luck all you got this.

@Carlicat

I wish I could save your post. Thanks for being so real about your experience. Getting sleeved in 3 months so good to have some info from a long time sleever!!!

[Jodie Perez 0]

I am hoping for a August sleeve I am so scared of the liquid stage. I am to a very emotional eater, I know I need to do this and want to do this for many different reasons. I just hope and pray I can get thru that liquid stage.

[CJFW 23]

After 5 years and 35 lbs regain I went back to the beginning. I have been on liquids for 3 days now. I just look at it as a way of life.

I have to choose my foods carefully and if I don't start back at square 1 I run risk of gaining more. So I know it's hard to drink and drink and drink some more. But if you chew gum and do sugar free fudge pops and other things from the approved liquids list. (Each docs list varies use your approved one). It gets easier.

The need for the liquids is to heal the stomach and provide the needed Protein and nutrition. That is difficult when your an emotional eater, foodie or just love carbs. My down fall is Peanut Butter anything. Tells you how I gained back some weight.

So I'm there with you. Drinking and enjoying the thought of wearing a bikini again on my next cruise.

[Hertsukfem31 50]

I am 2 months out and 63lb down but I am struggling to find food to eat! I can eat anything really but I have gone to a point where I can go a whole day without eating, get up the next morning then realise I didn't eat day before, I can't find easy meals I can do without ending up having lots left over and goes to waste

[blondebomb 580]

"Whether you think YOU CAN or you think YOU CAN'T... you're RIGHT!"

So choose: YOU CAN!!!

Positive attitude with get you far on this amazing adventure. . .

I try daily with a positive attitude but my depression is not under control due to not being able to take my medication properly so having to start a new one but I am trying to be positive!

I'm sorry your in between meds. I no what that does its no picnic. I started out as post partum 26 yrs ago have struggled since. The past few yrs mine finally leveled out I started applying pure spray magnesium stopped the pill form and doing much better along with my med. I did stop and drastic change in my diet 2 yrs ago it helped. Hang in there. I don't care what ppl think you can be the most positive person but depression can suck the living life out of ya. I hope you find something to help you get through it..xx

[christy1982 1]

I cried for the first couple of weeks , it so hard and I questioned myself why did I do this . I was also hungry all the time !! remember you are only having liquids so it pass quickly , Hang in there I personal know how hard it is .

I promise things will get easier I had my surgery 11/10/2015

[luvbnme 26]

How much have u lost

[christy1982 1]

lost 10 kg to date , slowly losing it hope your feeling ok today X

[luvbnme 26]

I just got of the hospital