Suddenly insecure

[katybelle7 65]

My own surgery is tomorrow at 6am. I've been up and down so much through this ordeal, but today I'm kind of numb. No fear, no euphoria, no anything. Just want it over with. I will be happy when I'm not thinking about ME all the time and can finally involve myself in other things. I've been totally self absorbed through these two weeks of liquid dieting and know after tomorrow I'll have two more weeks of liquids. Hopefully when puréed foods begin I can start falling off the ME bandwagon again and start living a (semi) normal life again!

[katybelle7 65]

Had my surgery on 9/3. All went well. Can't seem to get all my liquids in now and in a terrible depression. Anyone else go thru this right after surgery?

[alycopp78 33]

The first week is tough, but it gets better. I was nauseous and could not drink anything. Try sugar free Popsicles and ice chips. Once I did that I started feeling much better. I wasn't depressed I don't think, but I definitely had "WTF did I do to myself!" moments. You will be okay!!

Edited September 11, 2015 by alycopp78

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I did not read whole thread but I am 4 years since my revision from band to sleeve and I do not agree that sleeve loses it's effectiveness. It does get harder....for many reasons. I still don't eat the big portions like I used to...

[sweettea 300]

I don't think your stomach stretches back out, but you have to learn to eat healthy. Smaller portions, which the sleeve helps with, more Protein intake, and lower carb intake. No grazing. You can have a few of your favorites. BUT small portion and very rarely. That's my two cents.