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Hi everyone, my name is Kimberli and I had RNY-GB on August 12th. I have not suffered any complications or set-backs since my surgery, and all of my phases of new foods seems to be going really well. The only thing I have noticed is that I get really emotional sometimes. Has anyone else felt like this during the first stages of post-op? I am very happy with my decision and I feel great, I lost 22 lbs. at my 2-week post op appt., so that makes me really happy. But I think that familiar little voice in the back of my head that has always told me I wont be successful is lurking. It has only been three weeks and my clothes are not yet falling off of me and I feel like I am doing something wrong. I was just wondering if anyone else has felt like this and if these feelings of doom and gloom will go away! Thanks for listening, Kimberli

Hi Kimberli, Oh, I can soooooo relate! I had surgery the 1st and week 3 was my hardest. I actually ended up on the day before my 3 week anny in an hour long crying jag and it took a 20 min. conversation with the RN in charge of my program to get me out of it. I spent those 1st 3 weeks easily put on the verge of tears. Like you, I don't regret the decision, though I've had physical issues (minor bumps) and my weight loss has not been as cheerful as yours, but some replies to my vent have been great. It gets better after week 3 as you get to add more food (at least for some - for me... it's not different foods, but I'm eating a bit more options from my list). Welcome to the board! Dawn

Thanks for replying! I am glad I am not alone in feeling emotional. I am still trying to figure this whole site out on how to post on my profile, add a picture, etc., hopefully I can get it all figured out. I was so happy to see so many people who have had the surgery and to know I have someone to talk to and share my experiences with. I hope to get to know many of throughout our long and exciting journey's! Thanks again.. Kimberli

Hi Kimberli, I had my surgery on 8/17/05 and have been doing pretty well also. I know what you mean about the fear. I lost a lot of weight and got in the best shape of my life 7 years ago through a medical fasting program and I honestly believed that I would be able to keep motivated and keep the weight off for life. I told myself that I cared too much about myself to ever gain the weight back. But here I am. 7 years later and twice as much overweight as I was that time. So, even though I have lost 29 lbs in the first two weeks, it is hard to get very excited because I know what it's like to lose it and then gain it back when I really thought I had it beat! All I can say is that although I am worried (my friends don't understand why I'm not more excited) I just have to concentrate on getting the nutrients in and hoping that the surgical procedure will work as promised if I stick to the guidelines. Good luck to you -- you're not alone. Charlotte

Well, at the moment I haven't felt like that yet, but I just got home from the hospital this past Saturday. Be patient with yourself. As long as you are doing exactly what they tell you, your going to do great. Remember that your body is going to fight you every step of the way because our bodies are used to getting anything it wants at whim, now we are telling our bodies now way are you getting anything but what you are suppose to have. So keep the faith and know that you are doing the right thing for you and it just might take a little longer. Think of it as a child testing you to see if you are going to give in or not. It takes persistance and dedication to get through. ok. God bless and praying in toledo ohio bsnyder

kimberli, i have had my moments with..."what the he-- did i do" dont get me wrong, im glad to be on this side of it, had a lot of pain the 1st week after, couldnt even get nearly all that protein and liquid in, still working on that, some days better than others, but sometimes i get frustrated with the pain, and wondering if ill ever feel normal again, plus that head hunger...oh man...today was hard with all the barbecuing going on..i still get cravings but dont really feel physically hungry. spent some time in my room pouting today while everyone else ate...real mature huh? but in the long run i know its for the best.