So my fiance had the Sleeve surgery. Everything has been pretty good so far. He is starting to feel a bit better. He is 18 days post surgery and over 40 lbs down! He has been able to get down everything he has eaten so far. Some things bothered his stomach but no throwing up or anything like that.
Yesterday was just a crappy day overall I guess. He was already in a bad mood and come dinner time, I made him mashed sweet potato and he had it with a side of some baby food. He had just a few bites and was done. He seemed incredibly frustrated and burst out with "When the hell is my stomach going to stretch so I can eat again!?"... I know he DOES understand that you wouldn't want your stomach STRETCHED or what was the point of all of this. I explained to him that this is all mental. His stomach is full and that's great. It's his mind that wants more satisfaction. I'm trying to be supportive and helpful without acting as if I have a clue what he is feeling ya know? I imagine it is frustrating and annoying as he said all the prep work to make dinner and clean dishes for 3 or 4 bites. He felt like it wasn't even worth eating.
I assume others have gone through similiar thoughts or feelings so if anyone wants to share that would be great!
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