I really need some advice

**chobbs77562** · 04-13-2014 01:35 PM

I have really messed up. I even hate to admit this,but I need to admit it to myself too. I have overeaten a few times and I think I stretched my pouch. I really hope not. I just don't get the full feeling that I used to get, I don't feel the restriction. and I seem to always feel hungry. Now, about that part, I had to have my steroids increased due to my asthma and the steroids increase your appetite a lot. But , as far as not feeling full, I am so scared about that. I feel like such an idiot. To have all this done and then ruin things.
Enough rambling. Does anyone have any advice, suggestions. How can I find out if I ruined things. Or is there a way to get it back to normal? I could just kick myself.

I have to get back on track. I need help .

**victoriaaaa23** · 04-13-2014 02:02 PM

Can you go back to your doctor? My doctor gives me occasional x-rays to check and make sure my sleeve looks okay. Maybe they can check yours--but I will say that I had my surgery in November, and I still feel like I can eat more--regardless of if I actually do or not.

I think everyone gets concerned about stretching their sleeve. So you fell off the horse. Climb back on. You know what you need to do! You've got this!

**chobbs77562** · 04-13-2014 02:17 PM

My next appt with my surgeon isn't until July. When they do the x-rays, what are they looking for? i mean, if I did mess it up, what can be done to fix it?

**chobbs77562** · 04-13-2014 02:19 PM

and I thought the hunger went away with the sleeve surgery?

**victoriaaaa23** · 04-13-2014 02:24 PM

Cathy,

I think they check to make sure it's the right size? I didn't realize that doctors vary--my apologies. I see my doctor every month.

Are you physically hungry, or is it head hunger? I don't really feel hungry a lot. Are you getting enough fluids in? What about protein?

**chobbs77562** · 04-13-2014 02:39 PM

How can I tell the difference between head hunger and real hunger? I think I am getting enough fluids , I don't know about the protein though. I can't drink the shakes anymore, they make me feel nauseated, and makes my stomack cramp really bad. So, they are out.

**Truffles** · 04-13-2014 04:44 PM

From years of overeating, I cannot tell if I have hunger or thirst (and I'm not referring to the thirst of dry-mouth). My go-to is always food and I have to consciously try fluids first. I just can't tell the difference.

Also, the hunger hormone is mostly made by the part of the stomach that is removed but it is also made in other parts of your body. Over time, some people's bodies will compensate and produce more of the hormone.

Ultimately, you need to examine your diet. Get back to basics with protein and fluids. You can also try the 5-day pouch test to "reset" the restriction. Just google it and you'll get the instructions.

**chobbs77562** · 04-13-2014 05:23 PM

So, with this 5 day test, I can reset the sleeve where I will feel the restriction again? I'm willing to try just about anything at this point. I am so disappointed in myself for messing this up. I went through a lot to have this surgery, like everyone else has. I am just sick about all this and embarressed to admit all this.