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I joined this forum in 2012, but wasn't really active. One friend who I connected with on here and she vanished, so I just never really came back. I just had a revision from sleeve that was done Nov. 2012, to bypass on Tuesday. I had some GERD, but not severe, but full weight gain. I also was 30 pounds from goal weight at my lowest. I knew the sleeve wouldn't work for me, because it's not about how much I eat, but what I eat when I feel like eating.

You guys, this is HARD. Before sleeve, I didn't eat much, even less after. Now, I'm freaking dying to eat. Really, I just want coffee with my Creamer and I'll be good. I've always said, I could drink coffee all day and be fine. I can't get comfortable. I handle surgery really well, like shopping the day after hysterectomy, appendectomy, etc, but this?! I'm still on pain meds & anti nausea.

I could really use some encouragement, cuz I'm miserable. I need to know there's light even in a week. I'm really struggling. For those who have done this, any words of encouragement?

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Remember this is just "head hunger" speaking to you. You will be fine. This too shall pass. Walk, walk, walk and sip, sip that Water as that is your fastest path to healing. Yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel and in a week you will feel so much better and it is all very well worth it. Let water be your new vice. You can have decaffeinated coffee- Maybe that would fill your craving and you could put some of your Protein Shake in for the creamer? Also, connect with as many Facebook groups that you can along with this one as they are very motivating and may help you stay on track. Good luck! You got this!

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Just now, Coexister said:

Remember this is just "head hunger" speaking to you. You will be fine. This too shall pass. Walk, walk, walk and sip, sip that Water as that is your fastest path to healing. Yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel and in a week you will feel so much better and it is all very well worth it. Let Water be your new vice. You can have decaffeinated coffee- Maybe that would fill your craving and you could put some of your Protein Shake in for the Creamer? Also, connect with as many Facebook groups that you can along with this one as they are very motivating and may help you stay on track. Good luck! You got this!

Thank you for the encouragement! I've been up for 5 hours. Pain in my lower back, hips, & legs so I can't sit for long, nor lay down, so I'm just walking circles in the house. I'm cleared for Protein Shakes on Tuesday and can't wait to try coffee with it. I've sneezed twice causing my belly button to bleed 😬. Lord have mercy, that hurts. I've been afraid to join any fb groups b/c I'm so afraid of judgement & ppl seeing I'm in a group, but ugh. Well, just gonna keep walking and drinking water!

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The pain and all that comes with this revision will pass and you are going to feel great ! It just takes awhile.

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7 hours ago, Tracyringo said:

The pain and all that comes with this revision will pass and you are going to feel great ! It just takes awhile.

Thank you for the encouragement. Can't wait to feel "normal"

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