Okay I need help!! Very Sad!! one of those days!

I posted this on the lapband and realize boards.....


 I came home from church crying today with my husband and one year old in the car.  It's been week and half and the protein is making me sick so I am just trying to get liquids and more liquids down....anyhow, I want something so EAT and I'm really sad!!! I feel like I will never be able to go through a drive thru ever again...even if I do make right choices and I don't feel like I will lose anything from this...I know I should not be negative, but I'm just having one of those days!!  I go for my post op tomorrow and hopefully he tells me I can have something because if not I may shake him!! LOL!!  Any suggestions??? will this sad feeling go away??? some days I am okay and I now I've done the right thing, but today my brain is taking over!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First off Thanks for my note on my message. Second of all your allowed one of those days. *hugs* we have both just gone through something major and this too shall pass. I had a moment myself easier in the week where I was upset about wanting pizza and I though dang it I should have taken time to have one last yummy pizza before I couldn't have it anymore. I was sad about the drive through thing too. Then when I calmed down I realized that I will be able to have the things that I love but not in the same quanities. The world was not going to end and when I am feeling wonderful this summer in my smaller clothes will I miss it that much then? I think you might have be feeling what I was hungry... when I am hungry and it sounds like your having issues finding protien and thats just fustrating. I tried the myoplex light because target had it and it was on the list my NUT approved. the chocolate wasn't horrible when its real cold. I poured it into a glass and pretended I had a yummy shake. I personally did not want to use all those crazy kinds of protien until I had a chance to research. I really want ti get something thats good for me and not just convient. If you haven"ty already try the myoplex light... I also got premeir protien drinks ( premade) at costco. There is 24 in a pack for 23 bucks or so, pretty good and they are bearable. Where in virginia are you located? Theres a shop there that you go try all the flavors and the shop is owned by a WLS person.
Big hugs and I hope you feel better :) 

 can you eat pudding yet?  I know it's not the same as "food food" but it's better than liquids.  

I think everyone has one of these days. It's from the anesthesia or something!  It get's better trust me. 

Hey Kati,
  I was having that kind of day on Friday.  Feel free to read my blog, it helps for me to write down how I am feeling.  I was very bitter that everyone was sitting around stuffing their faces with all this food, while I was eating 2oz of mashed potatoes.  I even gave in and had brownies.  Then that night I went to McDonalds to buy my family dinner and when I got home my daughter asked if I would sit by her.  I snapped and told her, "I already had to go order this and smell it all the way home, why would I want to watch you eat it too"  Later I was very mad at myself for my attitude.  I have to realize that next summer when everyone is trying to cover up, I will be picking out a great looking tankini to go to the pool in.  I also found out I can eat mac and cheese without it bothering me.  I only eat my 2oz and only once for the day, but it helps me get though. Also, the protein I use is EAS protein whey, and I blend it with 8oz milk.  I love choc so it works for me and helps with cravings too.  I buy to powder, just make sure you blend it or shake vary well, you can't just stir it cause it will stay clumpy.  Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

2 oz????? That is all you get? I eat much more than 2oz of food.

Yes, 2 oz 3x/day.  then I also drink 2 protein shakes and have 1 snack like a yogurt.  It says I can have 2-3oz starting day 15 when I get to go to mushies.  How much were you told to eat?

Not that I am trying to question you or anything but 2 oz of protein does not sound right. Everybody is different I know but I was told 6 oz of protein.(And the yogurt cups only come in 6 or 8 oz cups as far as I know) I was told that shakes can be optional, and that yogurt is also ok(I am at the mushie stage) I was told that 3 or 4 days after surgery are clear liquids then after that I could go to regular liquids if I felt comfortable, then on to mushies. They did  give me a sheet on what I can eat when I get to the hard foods stage (which is supposed to be when I might get my first fill on Jan 19 2010) Here is an example for the hard food stage: 40z hamburger patty, 6oz steak, most cuts of beef 7 grams protein per ounce chicken breast: 3.5 oz, then it goes on to talk about dairy and no bread, do not drink water with meals, etc. I had some yogurt today for lunch(8 oz) and wasn't hungry after that.

15 days for mushies? I was told I could start them when I felt comfortable and could keep them down..

Kati, just wanted to let you know that you are so normal.  I had the same exact feelings at the same time post op.  I remember crying to my husband and just boo hoo'ing how hard it was.  You are doing great though, keep following the rules, it will be your first big accomplishment.  It feels so good to finish the phases knowing you DID IT!!!  I'm telling you once you get to soft foods it just totally revitalizes you body and mind.  So, hang in there.  Your getting there and doing great!