Buyer's Remorse

Might try SF Popsicles so you don't dehydrate. Good Luck! C'ya Bob

You could buy some protein bullets and put them in sf jello.
Or, also use a ready to drink in some sf pudding mix.  I know it doesn't sound so great, but since you already have the EAS, you could take it and make pudding.

I had surgery 2 weeks ago so I can relate to what you are going through. Yes, its a drastic change  going from eating hamburgers and fries one day to suddenly being on a purely liquid diet, but remember that it is only for a short window of time.

Unfortunately, the various protein drinks done taste like Baskin Robbins milkshakes, but the end result of being thin and not having obesity related health issues is worth this sacrifice.

Stay strong and when you drink the shake, think about something happy in your life that will help you get through this. Before you know it, you will be eating solid foods (in smaller portions!).

Awwww...Cheryl, I am so sorry.....but I can completely & totally understand where you are coming from.  I had surgery 6 weeks ago (and I am still alive....wearing my big girl panties---though they are much smaller now!) and the first week or two was tough. When I woke up in the hospital I felt GREAT!  I walked really quickly after surgery & was doing a super-de-dooper job.....so great that Dr. Houston said we could disconnect my little green button that gave me the Morphine or whatever happy drug they were giving me.....ut oh....that did it.  Soon after I was a mess....felt horrible, everything made me nauseous...ESPECIALLY protein drinks.  Forget it.  To this day if I see an Unjury packet I feel like I am going to be sick.  I was really feeling blucky...oh, and just when the nausea went away the pain in my left side started.  Woo hoo...party!  Not to mention the UTI that put me back in the hospital...fun, fun, fun!

I say that to say that you should know that what you are going through is normal.  Unless you are throwing up (which is NOT normal) it is just a matter of time before you get back to your old (but skinner & healthier) self!  Just set your goals on getting your protein in---as much as you can---and staying hydrated.  Don't worry about anything else. I didn't even attempt my supplements/vitamins, etc. for a week or two....just keep sipping whatever you can sip on--no matter what clown colors result.

The end result of this surgery is amazing.  I try to think of it vs. other diseases....there are so many horrible diseases out there that will shorten peoples' lives & negatively affect the quality of  life & there is no "cure" and, frankly, often no tools to help.  But, thank goodness obesity and obesity-related diseases can be stopped in their tracks with  WLS if we are compliant & use this tool (which, I am sure, you wish you could throw out of the tool box right now!).  Soon enough you will be telling people how thankful you are to have had this surgery & how glad you are that you did it and how colorful your liquid poop was at one time!  I promise!!

We all come to a point after surgery where we wonder what in the world we did. I have not yet regretted my decision, however, I did think a few times "What in the world did I do? I should have researched this more.  I had no idea....." and I was so emmersed in studying this surgery for six months that I thought I had a great grasp on what it would be like after surgery.  Nope.  Your body will throw you a curve ball....especially after you have let Dr. Houston slice & dice your insides into never-never land...

But, nothing great comes w/out some sacrifice.  Some people face brick walls before surgery getting approved---those brick walls are there for a reason--they give us a chance to show how badly we want something.  Some WLS patients have a hard time after surgery & have "buyers remorse"---just remember---every truly great accomplishment is at first impossible.  And, it all feels really, really impossible right now.  Concentrate on your goals...why you did this---how much you wanted it---how your life is going to change over the next six to nine months in ways you could only have dreamed of without this surgery.  Then realize that all that comes with a price and you are paying it right now, my dear!

Hang in there...look to this board for support whenever you need it.  You will feel better soon &, if not, you will be skinny....lol...I am JUST kidding......this too will pass....We are here for you! xo, Micheala.

Cheryl, The weakness and tired feeling will soon go away and you will be able to cope better with the decision you have made.  It really gets better.  Although you will not be able to eat everything you used to, the reward will be so great that you will soon trade the feeling you have today for the wonderful feeling you will feel when the pounds start melting off. 

You will feel better, You will  look better and all the tears will turn into smiles.  I promise. 

Hang in there!  We are all here for you and we really do understand.  

HUGS from West Tennessee. 

Cheryl,
        Hang in there girl at least until I can get through my surgery and be right there with you. I am the biggest baby when it comes to any kind of surgery . So just keep your head up and try to keep other things IN. Scoot over I'm on my way. 

I am miserable and want my old stomach back! 
 Hmmmm . . . do you want the old, obese you to hang around too?

I feel so incredibly tired, lifeless even, but not too tired to cry all afternoon!  You just had MAJOR surgery - being tired is normal. Your body is in a tailspin trying to figure out what the heck just happened. And cryin' is only making it worse.

I am so sorry to be a big boo hoo baby, 
Crying and feeling sorry for yourself won't help a thing - in fact it is counter-productive to your recovery. 

I just could really, really use some word of encouragement or wisdom.  Your strength and stamina will improve, you will lose weight, and you will feel physically and mentally much better.  Focus on the future, the positives, and keep yourself on track with your program. 
 
You can do this - we all did.  It will get better and better,  but you have to have the right mindset to succeed!  Hang in there.

Try Carnation Instant Breakfast No Added Sugar--it was the only protein "shake" I could keep down for the first few weeks--make sure the milk is ICE cold--maybe even put it in the freezer for a few minutes.  Also SF popsicles are a great suggestion.
YOU CAN DO THIS--even if you cry the whole time.  Give yourself a break--you are going through a MAJOR life style change! We are here for you! erika

When I had surgery in August I could not handle protein shakes. I'm what, 9 months out and I still don't drink protein shakes. I tried so many and each time they make me gag. I threw up so much for the first 2-3 months. I also had severe nausea the first couple months.
I asked my nutritionist about it and she said some people after surgery just can't tolerate whey protein.
I can eat anything now except eggs and protein shakes. go figure. but I can have milk.

Hi Miranda,

Oh my goodness, how wonderful to see you… You look amazing.. I love the avatar….It is great to see you post…. 129 pounds lost is fantastic…. So good to see you……. I think of you often…..