5 days post op

I am seriously regreting this surgery. How did others get through this.  I hate the protein shakes and think about food constantly trying to keep busy.

This is the worst part.... I promise you. I had a terrible time at this point too. I have a few friends that have had it done as well, and I always warn them about this part.... Hang in there!

Hang in there and also know that not all protein drinks are the same. Some taste much better than others. They pretty much ALL are sweet.  Try different ones.  I'm a chocolate kinda gal so I like the premixed Atkins, milk chocolate when I need a grab and go, GNC's Amp Whey Protein powder is pretty good and so is Lean Desserts.  Others can give you some they like because I can only speak for the chocolate.  Good Luck! 

you remind me very much of myself! About the same time after sugery I was sitting at home, crying, and wondering what I did to myself- try to see the bigger picture and hang in there, you are doing all this for a reason!

Hang in there!!!! its going to get better :) You will do great. :) look into trying different shakes (I personally don't like the sticky sweet ones) I have found that the "Body Fortress" brand at walmart is not only affordable but mixes well with coffee and brings a Starbucks taste to my Folgers mornings :)  (I like the chocolate peanut butter flavored one, sometimes I have to actually order it from Walmart but worth the trouble.)  Hang in there!!! You will be writing a support note like this before you know it :)  I believe in you, you are going to do GREAT :)

...just keep swimming,
Swoosh

Everything will be better soon I had mine done on the 12th of sept feeling sooo much better ! Im eating soft food alot of different of things  and nothing is painful anymore!!! In a few days u will feel well enough to do stuff ,just   try to stay busy so u arent always thinking about food . It gets better Know we are here!

dont regret the surgery, you made this desicion for what ever your reason is! just rest get up and walk atleast for 2-3 mins get the liquids ur doctor recomended and also take ur vitamins-vitamins make such a difference...
Remember u did it for a reason!!!! love your band and it will love you back because it is part of you now!!!! now relax and rest this is the worst part.. as for the protein i love the whey protein from gnc i got the cookies and cream and the chocolate i hate the shakes but what i discover is if i mix a little of both it actually tastes pretty good :) im 2 weeks post op and i love my band and how im looking :)

good luck!!!!