Feeling Discouraged!

[dontmissout86 0]

I feel really discouraged and hungry. I had my surgery on sept. 5th 2008. i feel like i have no energy. I don't want to get out of bed. I don't want to go anywhere. I don't feel normal! I've been exercising. I can't can only make one or two laps around the park then i'm tired. I don't get it. I've lost 17lbs between pre-surgery and post-surgery. but it's like. i want to know how long I will be feeling like this!! oh btw! liquid diets suck! and I don't think starving myself is going to help me lose weight!!:sad:

[cori0278 0]

I was banded on 9-8-08. I am having lots of gas pain and have no energy either. I am starving to death!!! Liquid diets do suck, but it is for our own good. I have been walking a lot, but not able to do much due to the extreme gas pain. I feel your pain definately!

[dontmissout86 0]

the gas pain sucks. but the no energy thing is killing me! i've been walking alot too. but this next week and half better hurry up!! what do u usually have for ur liquid diet?

[Hataway94 0]

Don't give up! This will work for you. I was banded on 9/2 and our surgeon was very strict on doing too much within the first 30 days. We were told to "work up to" 30 minutes of walking in 30 days. Are you trying to push yourself to fast too soon? Are you getting in enough Protein? You will reach your goals and be the person you want to be. Pray for strength!!

[dontmissout86 0]

thanks! i will keep your wise words in mind!

[Hataway94 0]

Try gas-X 3 times a day!! Works like a charm.

[Inspiremeslim 1]

Along with what everyone else is saying.... be careful not to push to hard to fast. Your body needs time to heal and if you do to much that could be hindered! I hope you feel better

[MistyD65 1]

I was only at 300 calories during my first week post-op and was really weak and shaky. I managed to squeeze in 200 more calories a day, and spent the other 2 weeks of my liquid diet right around 500 calories. That helped, for sure. I didn't try to push exercise because I just didn't have the energy because of the low calorie intake. But I made it through, and you will too!

[daveband63 0]

hang in there the gas gets to be less. I just had mine on 8 Sep and have been really sore but I have not had the energy issue. I am using the Bullet type Protein from GNC (Not the energy ones) and I also make sure to get my Water and Vitamins. As a matter of fact I seem to have much more energy but I am too sore to workout so I do walk. I agree the liquid diet sucks. But it is part of new journey and remember it wont kill you it will make you appreciate and savor every future bite of healthy food you eat in your successful journey. Just know all of us are suffering with you. If the energy thing continues I would call the DR and get advice. Good Luck.

[krissy 0]

Dont give up this is the best thing I have everdone for myself and it will work for you give yourself time and dont push too hard. Everyone is different and it was like that for me at first I was tired and shakey but that goes away . Hope you feel better . Praying is the answer .

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You just barely had surgery. Give yourself a break.

The liquid diet is not for dieting. It is so the band can heal around your stomach. Your stomach can't be rumbling and digesting food right now.

Try to get in as much Protein as you can as you move through the food stages and the weight loss will come when you start to get fills. For now, just rest!

[BLUEZBANDIT 0]

I was banded 4/sept and I agree with those who say its HEALING TIME and the intake of Protein in vital. I use protein powders and also make a shake with milk and chocolate and Protein Powder and added 2 tbs smooth Peanut Butter whizzed up. Its delicious. Or you could make an egg flip by whizzing a raw egg into flavoured milk. Also baked Beans whizzed up with some Tomato Soup is another way to get fibre and protein. Hope you feel well soon. I am feeling on top on the world but I am not exercising yet just gentle walking. Want to heal before I get stuck in. ps. IF YOUR DOC HAS YOU ON Clear Liquids HOLD OFF ON MY SUGGESTIONS.

Edited September 12, 2008 by BLUEZBANDIT

[cori0278 0]

I have too much gas pain to really exercise. They put the port on top of my ribs and the gas is right under. I am having trouble taking deep breaths due to this. I have been walking, however very slow and controled. I know the energy will come back. I have been taking in one Isopure a day as well as high Protein Soup, and lots of Water. I am getting about 65-75g of protein a day. I thank you all for the good advice. It will be used believe me. I see the doctor today for my post-op appt. I am going to see if I can go on pureed food yet. I am starving all the time, and the nurse told me to get and keep busy. HA HA HA HA it is hard when you feel as though you have broken ribs.

[crzytchr 3]

Please check your Protein intake. The easiest way to get in enough is the New Whey bullets (42g). Make sure to get the 42g ones. It is only 3 oz of Fluid total, so it is REALLY easy to drink it. The consistency is thick, so some people mix it with sf tropical punch. You can drink about 1 oz in 3 sips, so I always just drink it by itself.

[cori0278 0]

For liquid diet, I have been having Protein Shakes, Isopure Water, and broth or bullion. I have added in high Protein pudding as it is smooth also. I have to drink (per dr orders) 64oz of fluids everyday. I am trying to make every drink count.