Hi everyone,
My name is Riet and I come form Belgium. 2 1/2 weeks ago I had my Gastric Sleeve. Beforehand I was so sure this was the right thing for me. I was excited and ready to do the work. I weighed 227 lbs. Two weeks before the surgery, I had to do a diet consisting only of protein shakes and 1 meal with low fat meat and some vegetables. I lost 6,5 lbs.
Since I've had my surgery, I've been so unhappy. I'm so worried and I feel like my life is over. I have to work so hard to get down 50 ounces of water a day (I have not been able to reach that goal) and the protein intake has been so low, because I can eat so little.
I eat all the things my nutritionist tells me to (which is somewhat different from the guidelines I read here).
I hope that it won't be so hard later down the road, but I fear I will always struggle with food and I had hoped that that would stop. That was part of my decision, not being so dependant on food.
I know it's only been two weeks, but it feels like so long! Did anyone have the same feeling?
I've contacted the clinic's psychologist, because I don't now how to get out of my head. My sister has had a gastric bypass four moths ago and she seems so happy. My family is really supportive.
How has the journey been for you guys? Are there people who regret the decision? Do you still struggle with food after a few years? Are you able to eat 60 gr op protein and drink enough water?
I hope I can get some reassurance here.
(My apologies for the negative energy, but I can't seem to help it)
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