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I’m two weeks post-op. And I feel major pangs of regret. My recovery is going fine but I’m missing food. I just want an egg or some cottage cheese. Does anyone have any tips for the regret?

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Hi pdiz,

I’m 7 days post op so just a little behind you. I’m still on liquids - broth, popsicles, Water, Jello, etc, and I got to add non-fat milk at day 4. That non-fat Fairlife milk is delicious and feels so good in me.

Like you I’m looking forward to some real food, even if it’s puréed anything. BUT.. what keeps me going is the long term goal! I will struggle a bit now, and can handle it, knowing my not to distant future I will be losing a lot of weight.

At what point will your surgeon allow you to add anything? Are you just days from that?

Look at the big picture. Focus on how good you are going to feel. Read the success stories of others. They really are motivating to me.

I wish you success!

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Hi pdiz,
I’m 7 days post op so just a little behind you. I’m still on liquids - broth, popsicles, Water, Jello, etc, and I got to add non-fat milk at day 4. That non-fat Fairlife milk is delicious and feels so good in me.
Like you I’m looking forward to some real food, even if it’s puréed anything. BUT.. what keeps me going is the long term goal! I will struggle a bit now, and can handle it, knowing my not to distant future I will be losing a lot of weight.
At what point will your surgeon allow you to add anything? Are you just days from that?
Look at the big picture. Focus on how good you are going to feel. Read the success stories of others. They really are motivating to me.
I wish you success!

This is excellent advice. Keep in mind that someday soon you will have more food choices. It may be a struggle in the short term, but the results are worth it. Take a look through the success stories. All those people have had struggles on their journeys, but I would guess that every one of them would tell you it was worth it! I was super hungry at two weeks out. Now at three months out it seems like a distant memory and I'm glad I powered through it. Good luck and stay strong!


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Hi pdiz,
I’m 7 days post op so just a little behind you. I’m still on liquids - broth, popsicles, Water, Jello, etc, and I got to add non-fat milk at day 4. That non-fat Fairlife milk is delicious and feels so good in me.
Like you I’m looking forward to some real food, even if it’s puréed anything. BUT.. what keeps me going is the long term goal! I will struggle a bit now, and can handle it, knowing my not to distant future I will be losing a lot of weight.
At what point will your surgeon allow you to add anything? Are you just days from that?
Look at the big picture. Focus on how good you are going to feel. Read the success stories of others. They really are motivating to me.
I wish you success!


Hi,
I have my first post-op appt today. I’m hoping today I’ll get the ok to move on to puréed foods.


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I had regrets too about a week after. I’m two weeks post-op now and it gets easier. You NEED to change your relationship with food if you want to be successful. It gets easier and it’s very rewarding!


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I'm two weeks out and I have zero regrets. I feel like I got a second chance at life. But I do understand how you feel about missing food. My doctor requested I do a few extra days of full liquid so I have to wait until Friday to move to stage 3. Have you tried looking up recipes for your next stage? Maybe that will motivate you to get through the regret so you'll really appreciate the next type of food you're able to eat. I've already got my whole menu planned for Friday!

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I’m two weeks post-op. And I feel major pangs of regret. My recovery is going fine but I’m missing food. I just want an egg or some cottage cheese. Does anyone have any tips for the regret?



It’s understandable. You’re tired of the liquids and want food. I felt the same way but did not feel regret. I think for me I was so fortunate that I was glad.

I did feel impatient for solids though. Then when I ate, it was hard at first. This is such a slow process of adjustment that one has to be solid in their choice.

I personally feel your regret will pass and you will come to see it’s just adjusting that’s hard. Give yourself time and be gentle on you. You’ve done so much already. Pat yourself on the back.


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I’m two weeks post-op. And I feel major pangs of regret. My recovery is going fine but I’m missing food. I just want an egg or some cottage cheese. Does anyone have any tips for the regret?



Most people get this. It's mostly caused by habit and sometimes addiction. It will pass, I promise! Soon you'll think less about food and the cravings go. It also gets easier when you're not as restricted (:

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