Regrets

[melisa6115 3]

Im in so much pain not with my surgery but with drinking Water ,jello and Protein Shakes i feel like i should have not done this im not eating much just the 30ml and it hurts so bad

[diamondtammi 3]

When did you have surgery?

[melisa6115 3]

On monday

[00612 12]

My sleeve was May 26 & I feel the same way. I'm hoping it's a phase.

[sosha30102 23]

I'm on day ten and feeling much better!!! Just hang in there

[brandnewending 4]

Hang in there- it will get better. My surgery was a month ago. (May 4) I had a lot of pain at first too.

1) Focus on getting fluids first- stay hydrated- one sip at a time.

2) Once that is under control, then worry about Protein....

I had a good start- one week on full liquids, one week on pureed foods, then I started on soft foods. I pulled a muscle, which caused pain and nausea,and I ended up in the hospital for dehydration. So I had to go back to square one- Clear Liquids for a week, and just starting on Protein shakes and yogurt.

It was a set back, but I am starting fresh and feeling really good now.

It will get better!

[lucky1gg33 107]

It does get easier! Hang in there. I just try to remember where I came from and how miserable that place could be. Future is looking bright!

[SkinnyDown 409]

I was feeling so bad at first too. It took me about 2 weeks to really start to feel like I might actually survive. Hang in there, it's going to get better. I still can only get in about half my Protein, and luckily nearly all the liquids I'm supposed to. I haven't had real hunger though either, so I can't imagine if someone is hungry and just not able to eat. I've dealt with much more nausea than I care to even mention.

Keep hydrated, that's most important. Everything else will happen in it's time.

[melisa6115 3]

Omg thanks i needed to hear or read something positive

[SkinnyDown 409]

Well one thing I keep telling myself when I know I am not getting enough nutrition into me, is that I'm not going to waste away any time soon. I'm pretty sure I could sustain for quite some time. LOL

I had a hard liquids day. I have to be more diligent in getting those liquids in. I am still about 10 oz. shy daily. I'm taking in about half the Protein I should be. I just keep working on it. I have no hunger, or nothing in me that triggers the need to eat anymore. I'm amazed at how this has changed my life already. No hunger. Do you know how cool that is? LOL

I don't know how long this will last, I'd be happy if it were the rest of my life. I eat only because I am reminded I have to.

[Sam58 16]

It gets better,,. In the beginning that is the amount we are supposed to eat .. You will get up to 1/2 a cup

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

Hang in there. It totally gets better. My pain meds didn't work post surgery so I feel ya. It took me two and a half weeks to feel better. My only regret is I didn't do this 10 years ago. You'll come to love your surgery!

[JLT1971 29]

Hang in there Melisa. I had surgery Monday also. Take those pain meds. I trust it will get better soon. Good Luck! ????

[wahtx 15]

I think we have all uttered the words "what the heck have I done to myself". I know I did...but now being 10 days post op with the pain almost gone and actually starting to see the weight drop like an airplane's altimeter, I know exactly what I've done and why. You can do this! It will get better! Drink, drink, drink!

Edited June 7, 2015 by wahtx

[nuzzlebear40 29]

19 days post surgery and I feel almost normal again! Only thing is I get tired during the day and often need a mid afternoon nap. I get my Water in and my Protein, and walk at least a mile.