Nine days in...the right decision?

[ToesTen]

So I got "sleeved" (is that a verb?) Monday August 5th. I was amazingly lucky - no pain, nausea, symptoms really. Left hospital after less than 48 hours because they did not know what to do with me. Walking around ok, drinking what I am supposed to. Belt down one notch (no scale so no idea how many pounds) and doctor very proud of me.

So why am I not happy? Why am I so sad?

Still feel like this is not working as it should. Not losing as I should - he k I used to eat more calories in one day than I ave had in the last nine! And I guess I know it has to work, but I just feel sad over the whole thing.

Is this a phase? Something many of you ( Some of you? ) went through? Does it get better and happier? When?

[sleevedpeach]

we had surgery the same day, only lost 10 lbs last week this week nothing and have a fever, just take it easy it should get better, hang in there i am here in the same boat but looking forward to a brighter day real soon.

[ebony]

take it easy on yourself.. you will be fine... i felt that way too....

[Suega]

Hang in there and don't give up. You will get through this!

[Dianned]

Hi! I also had my surgery on the 5th. I've been going through a lot of emotions, including sadness and frustration. I saw my surgeon today and expressed my concerns to him...I have only lost 4 pounds since the day before surgery!! I also expected more. He reminded me that even though I am feeling pretty good, my body is in starvation mode and has shut down to preserve fuel. He has assured me that as soon as I begin eating again, the weight will begin to drop. I start my soft proteins tomorrow, so I'm trying to keep a positive attitude. Plus I'm mourning the loss of my best friend...food! But it's time for me to move on. Please hang in there and keep in touch!! We have lots of things to go through during this journey!

[Narasweet]

Yes totally normal, most of us go on a roller coaster of emotions, but you will hopefully see some incredible results....best of luck, it gets easier, hugs

[Denise56]

All my pre-op reading materials said to expect depression at some point. This a phase and will pass, go back and read your surgery booklet. Good luck to you.

[Breen]

I cried a lot in the first 2 weeks. Once I got to soft foods I got over it. It will pass, you will lose more weight and you'll be happy with what you've done. You can't go back so why not make the best of it. Good luck.

[potevan]

I am 53 days post op today, lost 18kg (about 40 ponds). I can not be happier. No more blodd pressure meds...all normal, no more cholestrol meds...count nearing normal, no more night sweats...I used to be able to wring the sweat out my pillows, and no more snoring....my wife is VERY happy....

Let your body shed the pounds at it's own pace. Some days it will be faster than other days. Don't weigh every day. I do mine weekly, on the same day at around the same time...naked (naked makes you feel good too....

hang in there....yup, you dont actually have a choce when you are post-op. Cheers.

[ToesTen]

Thank you, all. It is good to know that what you are feeling is more mainstream than out there. While I love my surgeon and her team, no one ever mentioned "post-op depression" as a possibility, let alone a likely occurrence, and nothing in the pre-op literature.

I am actually in a pretty good place today. Going to the nutritionit tomorrow to learn about Stage 4 - semi-solid olds. Pretty excited, actually - especially the weigh-in, first time on sale once before urgency.

Wish me luck! And thanks gain for holding the hand of a stranger

[Ladyinwaiting]

First of all, let me say that I only see 5 toes in your picture...lol. I just got done writing about this on one of the other blogs. She is 1 month out. I guess we are all feeling the same way. It doens't make it easier, just clarifies that it is normal since so many of us are experiencing it. The hardest part is this crappy diet. I was thinking the same thing today about eating so few calories, why is the weight not just falling off. I think after we get past the crappy food and protein shakes and can eat like "normal" or the "new normal" we can break out of this rut. Good luck to you. And you are right, too late now. No take backs on this decision.

[~Fawn]

the first month or two is always the hardest with any change. You will get through this...we all have and you will too! Chin up, your doing great!

[katente]

So glad you are doing ok. I felt the same way that I wasn't losing fast. When I asked the nurse she said the feeling like gas will pass, you what it did.LOL