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Originally Posted by baddoggie
Are there still people on here?
I need some help! Or answers to my questions at least.
My surgeon gave me pics of the operation, so I should believe him... but why am I hungry all day? I thought the ghrelin would be gone! Also, I could eat solids one week post-surgery and I have been able to eat an entire plate of food... it seems to depend on the type of food... I just had 4 cookies and several pretzles covered in chocolate because I had a low blood sugar episode (which used to happen to me often, but this is the first time since surgery) and I had to get sugar into me pronto.
I lost 20 lbs the first 3 weeks and the past 4 days I haven't lost anything.
I'm confused, why can I eat so much?
The other day at a party, i ate a whole plate of food.
Then at dinner, I'm full after 3 shrimp and some asparagus.
I don't understand why I feel so full sometimes and at others can eat almost like I did before.
Is it possible he didn't do the surgery??? I mean, I sure felt enough PAIN (he refused to give me pain killers other than Tylenol).
i can drink soda, no problems. I thought that wasn't going to be possible.
I loved the first few weeks when I was losing a pound per day. What is going on???
Help!!! Please!!!
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Hi, I'm pre-op so I'm not speaking from experience. Really I'm quite suprised by some of the things you've said and done. Although I recognise that you have since had valuable advice on this forum, (thank God for TT) and a change of mindset. Well done.
It's worrying that you were not aware about the rule of drinking with meals, I believe you are supposed to drink at least 30 mins. before or after eating.
I love to drink with my food, but I'm trying to practice not doing that.
Why would you even attempt to eat a full plate of food? Surely, before your surgery this was something that you would have considered. Having to make a big change to your portions. Did your doctor not discusse the size your pouch would be? I'm waiting to have the Gastric Sleeve surgery in May. My understanding is that your stomach is now the size of your index finger, there abouts. Unlike the Bypass, anything between 75% to 85% of your stomach has been removed.
Drinking Soda, OMDays. Apparently this can streach your new pouch.
Now you've done your new shop, your on the right track. I suggest you stick with the forum for support. People have been really supportive to me, lucky for me I found this site before my surgery. Have a look on YouTube for great high protein meal/recipe ideas, (search WLS recipes). Remember your pouch is but a tool, you still have to do the work.
Wishing every success on the rest of your journey.
Regards
Hyacinth.