5 days post and...

[madisunshine1 128]

Going crazy. I just want to eat. I know I know. It's in my head. It's not that I'm craving junk or anything. Literally. Just want to eat. Especially meat. This is very hard. It's such a mental game. Those who are a month or so out... How are you doing now that you can have solids??

I just can't stop thinking about eating. It's sad. But very real.

Surgery day weight 264.5

Current weight 250.5

Yes exciting and very awesome. But lordddddd. I would love some chicken.

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[MulvaRN 4]

OMG I'm right there with you! I'm 11 days out and since like day 4 I've been a mess wanting to eat, I didn't think in a million years it would be this annoying and frustrating to not eat. I know it'll be better soon and I can't wait for that cause this is awful. I'm just taking it one day at a time and trying to stay positive. I'm down 10lbs so far so I just try to focus on that. I'm a big meat eater too and that's been the hardest, I would do unmentionable things for some hamburger lol but soon enough, soon enough. We got this!!

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[madisunshine1 128]

Yes girl I feel you. When are you cleared for meats??

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[smg 471]

I remember that feeling

My plan was a little more lenient than others in that I could some soft foods as soon as I could tolerate them. The way they described it to us was foods that could "easily slide through a funnel".

I was very nervous to try solid food though and the first few days after surgery I stuck to mostly broth and Protein shakes...and sometimes I would just use less Water in the shakes to make them a bit more "substantial" feeling.

You'll get through it. I do remember my first bite of anything real was a bite of runny scrambled egg that I probably would have found unappealing normally, but that day....that wonderful day....it was the best bite of any food ever

Now that I'm back on regular foods I'm doing great. It's been a great tool to "reboot" and start making better food choices. I do my best now to stick to a diet that is rich in whole foods and lean Protein, and stay far far away from anything and everything processed.

I would definitely suggest starting off slow and taking plenty of time after each bite of anything new to see how your new sleeve reacts before taking another bite.

Best of luck and enjoy that first bite!!!

Edited August 7, 2016 by smg

[madisunshine1 128]

I remember that feeling

My plan was a little more lenient than others in that I could some soft foods as soon as I could tolerate them. The way they described it to us was foods that could "easily slide through a funnel".

I was very nervous to try solid food though and the first few days after surgery I stuck to mostly broth and Protein shakes...and sometimes I would just use less Water in the shakes to make them a bit more "substantial" feeling.

You'll get through it. I do remember my first bite of anything real was a bite of runny scrambled egg that I probably would have found unappealing normally, but that day....that wonderful day....it was the best bite of any food ever

Now that I'm back on regular foods I'm doing great. It's been a great tool to "reboot" and start making better food choices. I do my best now to stick to a diet that is rich in whole foods and lean Protein, and stay far far away from anything and everything processed.

I would definitely suggest starting off slow and taking plenty of time after each bite of anything new to see how your new sleeve reacts before taking another bite.

Best of luck and enjoy that first bite!!!

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Ah sorry it didn't post. @@smg yes!!! All I can think about is scrambled eggs with cheese!! Haha. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I know there's another side to this. I'm ready to be there

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[smg 471]

@@madisunshine1 Yes scrambled eggs were a lifesaver. Also, refried Beans and the famous "ricotta bake" recipe during the soft-food phase got me through it with ease...the ricotta bake is delicious during the soft food phase...it was so good, I still make it sometimes.

https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1793517

[kmorri 1,689]

Hang in there! In a few weeks you'll forget all about this time. Just stick to your plan and stay focused. It's all down hill from here.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

Going crazy. I just want to eat. I know I know. It's in my head. It's not that I'm craving junk or anything. Literally. Just want to eat. Especially meat. This is very hard. It's such a mental game. Those who are a month or so out... How are you doing now that you can have solids??

I just can't stop thinking about eating. It's sad. But very real.

Surgery day weight 264.5

Current weight 250.5

Yes exciting and very awesome. But lordddddd. I would love some chicken.

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I'm six weeks out and solids is SOOOO much better than liquids. I was dying to chew on something during the liquid phase, and I feel much more 'normal' now. food isn't the all-consuming task it was the first few weeks. Hang in there, in a few weeks you'll barely remember all this!