Buyers regret

[Lmichelle310 11]

1 minute ago, James Marusek said:

Here is a link to an article that I wrote about my surgery. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

Heading over now thank you so much for your help I truly appreciate it

[alligus 37]

Oh wow -- hang in there my friend -- it will get better I promise! I just hit the 4 month mark and I could have written your post at the same point The Protein Shakes made me just miserable after about 2 weeks but I did find comfort in the Isopure drinks from Vitamin Shoppe. They were expensive but worth it to me at that point. I would have done anything to avoid the Slim Fast shakes LOL I also found syntrex nectar Protein and now I mix two scoops of that with Water and it provides 46 grams of protein for 200 calories and it tastes good to me and they have a lot of flavors. Once you find a couple of flavors you like you can get the giant containers online from Walmart for cheaper. I'm down 65 pounds and have so much more energy and feel great. You can do this!

[Nhope 146]

By now you probably see that you're not alone. I'm just two weeks out and have the WTF did I do moments at least once a day. I think part of the problem is that I don't feel normal, and I no longer know what normal is. I'm having to eat differently and my body is healing from some pretty traumatic surgery. I am able to get my Protein from eggs, cottage cheese, fortified milk, ricotta, etc. I have to lay off the Protein Drinks for my own sanity. But I hate that no matter how slowly I eat it, I sometimes can't finish one egg. I really wish I could fast-forward about 3 months.

I have to say that I do feel better after reading some posts on this website, and I try to stay away from the ones about complications so that I don't start imagining things!

Think of all the hard things you've done in your life and you've survived. This is just another mountain, and you're not alone.

[crocodoxie 223]

This may or may not help...but when I was doing research prior, I kept seeing this conversation come up and I wanted to remember. I wrote out a note on my desk in case it hit me after surgery... it says "Buyer's remorse until solids - HANG IN THERE"...... thankfully, I'm doing okay, but it was a good reminder to me once I'd gone through it, that those first few weeks, it's common for many ppl to go through those feelings. I'd seen it mentioned so many times, I didn't want to forget. I hope it gets better for you shortly. ((big hugs))

[shreegs 1]

Wow, it's nice to know that I am not alone. I am almost 3 weeks post op bypass and I am really regretting this. It's not about missing or mourning food, I just don't feel right. I had a very difficult time with whey Protein, but I'd rather put up with the discomfort than try to palate the soy (I could not even swallow the soy-
It was disgusting).
But I am tired, depressed and just have no motivation to do anything. I don't know when I'm hungry or full, but I just feel lousy after a few hours. I know this has to get better, it's been a rough start.

[kidchick 43]

Arbonne carries a vegan Protein in vanilla and chocolate that I really love. I'm not fond of the pre-made ones but the power is really good and has been a life saver for me being lactose intolerant as well.

[neon07734 36]

I felt that way too. I had the foamy saliva and burps. I had a lot of difficulty swallowing, super tired all the time. I was worried that I rushed into to. I had three months of nutrition classes but I too wasn't fully prepared for what was going to happen to me. I had a prior medical relationship with my surgeon for another issue and great insurance, so my wait time was right at 3 months prior to surgery. I had a few complications that only added to my anxiety.

But today marks month 4 post op and I can honestly say it does get better. The foaminess is gone and I am feeling better every day. Give yourself more time Lmichelle310. You're at the very beginning and we all react differently. You'll be fine. You're body has had a major alteration and it takes it some time to re-adjust. At the 3 month mark you should really feel the difference and you'll look back at this as worth it.

Also, don't spend much time comparing your symptoms or weight loss to other people on this site. I know you see it all the time, but we really do react differently and you can't assume you are having a problem just because other people seem to be doing better or have less problems. You're body will come around when it's good and ready. You can do this! You'll be fine!!

[Greensleevie 451]

Interesting article I found about the "stages" of WLS.

A Brief Overview of the WLS Stages of Transformation™

Decision Point – The patient decides to have weight loss surgery.

Shock and Awe – The patient begins to feel "buyer's remorse" or are in awe of how little they can eat.

Grief and Loss – The patient feels sad about the loss of some foods, rituals, or even friends.

The Miracle – The patient feels invincible, like they will never overeat again.

Testing Limits – The patient goes back to foods that used to trigger them to overeat, like sweets.

Behavioral limits are tested, too, in this stage. Relationships can change, interpersonal boundaries can shift, and transfer addictions can begin to take hold.

End of Invincible – The "honeymoon" ends and the patient's eating can more easily affect your weight loss or weight maintenance.

Give Up or Change – The patient realizes if they don't make changes, they will gain weight or stop losing.

Learning – The patient opens up and learns to pinpoint what their real problems are (not what they assume they are).

Experimenting – The patient goes through a trial and error process to discover what really will work for them.

Self Trust – The patient develops a sense of self trust and self care that was previously nonexistent.

Mastery – The patient regains some control and begins to experience some peace of mind with food, their body, and the scale.< /span>

Freedom – The patient sees that what they really want to do, and what they must do to stay healthy, are one and the same.

[crocodoxie 223]

Greensleevie, thanks for sharing. I love that.

[Lmichelle310 11]

On 8/24/2017 at 7:05 AM, neon07734 said:

I felt that way too. I had the foamy saliva and burps. I had a lot of difficulty swallowing, super tired all the time. I was worried that I rushed into to. I had three months of nutrition classes but I too wasn't fully prepared for what was going to happen to me. I had a prior medical relationship with my surgeon for another issue and great insurance, so my wait time was right at 3 months prior to surgery. I had a few complications that only added to my anxiety.

But today marks month 4 post op and I can honestly say it does get better. The foaminess is gone and I am feeling better every day. Give yourself more time Lmichelle310. You're at the very beginning and we all react differently. You'll be fine. You're body has had a major alteration and it takes it some time to re-adjust. At the 3 month mark you should really feel the difference and you'll look back at this as worth it.

Also, don't spend much time comparing your symptoms or weight loss to other people on this site. I know you see it all the time, but we really do react differently and you can't assume you are having a problem just because other people seem to be doing better or have less problems. You're body will come around when it's good and ready. You can do this! You'll be fine!!

Thanks this made me feel a lil better I'm just so worried that I'm not eating and it's been so hard to get my Protein in I'm just worried that's all

[neon07734 36]

That first month I barely ate or drank. I couldn't possibly get all my fluids and especially all the Protein I was supposed to get in. it gets better and easier. this is a huge changed for your body, chemically and physically. Some of us need more time to heal. Message me in a month, maybe two. Don't let the anxiety make you crazy. relax.

[JohnnyCakes 593]

buyer's regret. interesting...

i self paid for my surgery. $23,000ish. which is a truly unfair price that they charged me...

... because i would have paid $100,000.