7 days out is soooo much better than days 3-5

I have to admit, I had a hard time those first days out of the hospital and I posted on day 3 that I may be regretting what I had done. Several of you posted that it would get better and the beginning is the hardest and you were so right.

When I was able to eat some carbmasters yogurt I turned the corner. I'm not fond of broth to begin with and had done a month of dieting with sf jello and popscicles. From the additional day in the hospital to more freakin jello and popscicles I was done mentally. In addition my face from my nose down was completely raw and painful. Apparently while enjoying my pain meds in the hospital (prior to the bendadryl for the itching) i was very determined to continue contstantly wiping and scratching at my skin. It looked pretty bad. Thank God chap stick helped heal it fairly quickly and I don't look like I have dried snot on my face any more.

Yesterday was better and today has been great! No pain meds since I left the hospital...not bragging, it was because to take the meds they could give made me gag and vomit. I opted to skip that fun and just take it slow and honestly I wasn't really in any pain so I like my choice about the meds. lol I have two sore incisions that i have to hold when I sneeze or it  kindof pinches painfully.

So for those just sleeved or thinking of being sleeved, make it through the toughest part and you can be happy with your decision to have the surgery again and know it will be worth it.

Amy :)

thanks for posting this. I have my surgery this Thursday and am terrified! The doctor warned me about the first couple weeks after surgery that my stomach will swell and I may wonder why I did this. I am so ready to lose the weight, that I will do it!

Glad you're feeling better! It only gets even better from here!

Erika, be kind to yourself right now. Being nervous is normal, and a very good sign. It means you're taking this seriously. You probably will wonder why you did this; most of us do at one point or another. But honestly? That time will be just a blurr in your memory before you know it, and you'll be so glad you did this. Good luck!

Hi Erika, Moonglo is so right. I've asked myself several times wth was I thinking and why did I do this to myself. I cried. I brokedown over silly stuff (bless my husband and son for putting up with me through that). But I'm sure I am not the only one. In my opinion more of it is mental than physical in the beginning and it's tough. Your surgery will go smoothly and then just take it day by day and your good day will come very soon and you'll forget your meltdowns and tears and be looking forward to tomorrow and the next week with excitement :)

Day 3 was the WORST!!! LOL. It's funny the things you remember. Glad you are feeling better a week out and you will keep feeling a little better every day to come!

On a side note, I have heard that the carbmasters yogurt is quite tasty. I didnt live in a region that carried it but always wanted to try it. Enjoy!

Thanks! If you can find a way to get the carbmasters I highly recommend it. I've had carrot cake and spiced pear so far, amazing! It's only carried by Kroger here which isn't close to my house but going up there to stock up every week or two will be well worth it!

Congrats on reaching goal!