Day 7

[classof8769 12]

For some reason today is a downer for me. Maybe it is the weather. My surgery was last Wednesday. I started at 294 and as of today I am 272. I didn't feel like eating until day 4 and even then I ate very little. I miss food but I am thankful that I've had no complications. I belong to MOMS Club and they have fed my family every other night since my surgery which has been a relief. My first attempt at puréed foods left my bloated and a nasty taste in my mouth so now I don't want to try again. A positive note the night pain in my feet is gone, my blood sugar is down and the weight is coming off.

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[camry2016 78]

Congrats on your loss! I was sleeved on Friday and I hear ya about the lack of appetite. My downer day was yesterday. Super crabby, feeling depressed about doing the surgery, today is better though. I'm back a work and I think what's keeping me motivated is that tomorrow I get to go on full liquids! Hallelujah!

[classof8769 12]

You're back at work? Wow. That's great. After I posted day 7 I'm actually day 9. My brain isn't ready to go back to work. Great job.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Hang in there. It's a rough couple of weeks. Don't be put off trying other purees. It's all trial and error in the early days. Also, don't hesitate to try the same food again in a couple more days. What doesn't work one day, may work a few days later, so don't give up on foods just because they don't work the first time you try them. It's important to start working to get your Protein in as soon as possible. Even if you really really don't want to. How are you doing with your Water?

[melbykins 2]

Hi there! It's perfectly normal to feel crabby, scared of eating, or even have regrets about the surgery. I went through all of that! Congratulations on your weight loss, and going through with the surgery. You will do great

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[classof8769 12]

Hang in there. It's a rough couple of weeks. Don't be put off trying other purees. It's all trial and error in the early days. Also, don't hesitate to try the same food again in a couple more days. What doesn't work one day, may work a few days later, so don't give up on foods just because they don't work the first time you try them. It's important to start working to get your Protein in as soon as possible. Even if you really really don't want to. How are you doing with your Water?

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm not drinking enough but I'm trying and I keep Water next to me all day.

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[classof8769 12]

Hi there! It's perfectly normal to feel crabby, scared of eating, or even have regrets about the surgery. I went through all of that! Congratulations on your weight loss, and going through with the surgery. You will do great

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Thank you. I picked up this app today because I feel so alone. My husband is doing a good job but my family has no idea what this is doing to me.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Hang in there. It's a rough couple of weeks. Don't be put off trying other purees. It's all trial and error in the early days. Also, don't hesitate to try the same food again in a couple more days. What doesn't work one day, may work a few days later, so don't give up on foods just because they don't work the first time you try them. It's important to start working to get your Protein in as soon as possible. Even if you really really don't want to. How are you doing with your Water?

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm not drinking enough but I'm trying and I keep Water next to me all day.

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My nutritionist had my work on drinking 1 ounce every 15 minutes. By concentrating on such a small amount at a time, it really made it easier. I would just measure out 4 oz. (half a cup) and try to drink that over the course of an hour, then refill it. Having a big container of water next to me seemed too daunting.