I am not sure

Hello everyone, I just had surgery on March 13th, and I am in pain, but slowly getting very depressed I am not sure if this was the right thing to do anymore? I see my family enjoying themselves over dinner and I am here on the sofa without ideas on what to drink? any ideas out there? the Doctor sent me with a list of things to do but I am getting confused. Even thought  I waited for this for a long time and I knew what I was getting myself into...has this happen to you?

Hi Alma, I think this happens to most of us from what I have read. It's totally normal to be feeling like this and I asure you it only gets easier. You will soon be able to enjoy yourself in ways you thought you would never be able too. Your relationship with food has changed and it will take a while to get used to everything. You are still not that far out- March 13th. Your body is still recovering from the shock of surgery.  Please keep your head up and know it gets better. Sending you hugs, Jaime

If you're having normal pain, it'll go away. I say that if you're pain is not normal, call your surgeon. Regarding your family having a great time eating and drinking? I experienced that in the beginning.  I kept telling myself that it was all worth it. I did not want to be fat anymore. I was tired of being fat....Just continue to focus and think....I'll be looking good and feeling great by Christmas. If you know of a support group in your area, go to them. Talk about your issues....By the way, what is it that you're getting confused?  I know, I sorta got confused in the beginning about the protein, the intake of water, what kinds of foods to eat, etc. Let us know what you're confused about and hopefully one of us OHers can help.... Hang in there....It's all worth it!

Thanks for the reply, and you are right, today I have been thinking and trying to balance the things that I wanted before this surgery and everything tells me that I did allright that I will be okay and I was tired of being fat too, Of being tired and feeling crappy all the time. I guess my body needs to adjust my emotions are still up there from surgery and confused well I am confused about the foods and well actually I should say drinks I should take.  If you remember the fluids you were allowed and or just anything you can think of let me know I read my booklet that doctor gave me with the food guide and I just see like 6 or 7 options. Well, May be that is all I am allowed to have, Thanks again for taking the time,  and take care, alma 

Most definetley this has happened to me. It does get very confusing but do exactly what your doctor says to do and you cannot go wrong. You may have to adjust a couple of things here and there but it will get easier. What are you confused about? Keep drinking your protein and water. Sip Sip Sip. You can feel free to email me personally and I will try my best to help you. Let me know what you are confused about and if I don't know I will find out for you. Sherri

Thanks for responding I am confused about what to eat and drink, well right now about drinking...I am following my doctors orders and I am just praying and I truly believe everyone who tells me things will be better.  Thanks for the reply right now I really need help from people who has been there before,  or someone who can tell me what to do,  I am just having anxiety and I feel uncertain about today, I hope tomorrow is brighter... Thanks alma

I cried the first 3 days I was home.  I thought, "WTF did I do to myself???"  Now I am 5 weeks out...a total of 34 lbs down and feeling wonderful.  I wouldn't change having this surgery for the world.  Every photo I see of myself...I get more excited~  Knowing that this tool DOES work!  Look at my profile!!! Cheri

Hijack!   Cheri, your new picture is great.  It shows you full of self confidence!  You go girl!!!! Hugs!!

I was just thinking the same thing as Jill, that new avatar pic is TOO cute!


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I definetly had some regrets after getting home from the hospital.  One week after leaving the hospital my husband left on a military deployment, and he wanted to eat at all his favorite places before he took off.  It was horrible sitting there, watching him eat and me drinking water and staring at him.  Things got sooo much better when I could eat!  Now that i'm almost 3 months into my adventure, I have absolutely no regrets and am down 61 lbs!  Things will get better, I promise!