[kbfrmaz]

Ok, I know I am not really starving, but I am almost 1 week post op and on all liquids. Even with vitamins I know my body is not getting what it needs. I start at 7:30a and hardly stop until bedtime sipping my water, or getting in my shakes. I am still only getting in 20-25 grams of protein MAX.

My body is healing quickly (if you saw my pain post, I must say it is leaps and bounds better!) but I am feeling weak and shaky now.....I am starting to think WHAT THE HECK DID I DO?

Any advice on getting in more protein when I can only take in so much (and liquids at that). Or advice on how to shake the POST OP DOUBTS!

[DocSanae]

Your doubts around this time are actually normal. Everyone goes through this, just check out the posts from back then of posties who are doing so well now. They all at least once posted in the same tone as you, even with different words.
Hang in the, take it one day at a time, ((((((HUGS))))) at first, the going is slow, but it will definitely get better.

[LittleLisaMarie]

Everything you are feeling right now is totally normal.....Hang in there it does get better......

[Trulykath]

COMPLETELY normal...they didn't even start me on protein until week 3....told me to worry at first...you will learn tricks...and get a routine down....do a search on here for PROTEIN...there must be hundreds of threads about what we use and who likes what etc!

I'm glad you are feeling better....and remember....you just had surgery....it will take some time to adjust and you will get into your groove!

[lbriseno]

My friend, dont worry it is normal what you are living right now, it takes time to make the adjustments but you will get there. Welcome to the band.

[BreeChick]

you're a WEEK post, of course you're still shakey etc. Your body is healing and that takes time!

it's normal to have doubts, that's very normal and in the early couple of weeks everyone does just what they can to get protein in. I didn't have the whole liquids things only so I know the gals that DID have tons of tips of how to do that part.

You'll get past this stage, just like you did the pain stage. Congratulations on that improvement!

[lazell]

Glad your feeling better. The struggles are gonna be real tough for awhile,use this site,it will be a life saver. No question is to crazy.Everybody is here to help.Your gonna be so happy you did this.You're about the same as me, look how far I've come already!God Bless

[fr1endly2]

TOTALLY NORMAL!
haveing a melt down right after
and worrying what the heck did i just dooo
soon enough you will be proud and doing well...
thought this will help ya:


Postop Day 1 through Week 2:
“What the hell did I just DO to myself???”
“Why am I/am I not hungry?”
“I’ll NEVER be able to get in all the fluid/protein/food they want me to.”
“I can eat TOO much – did I break something?”
“I can’t eat enough…will I die of starvation?”
“I can’t believe how badly this hurt! ~OR~ I can’t believe I even had surgery, because there’s so little pain!”
“Why do I have no energy?”
“When can I eat….fill in the blank?”
“Will I ever be able to gulp water again?”
“Why did I GAIN 10 pounds???”
“Wow, I’ve lost 10 pounds!”
You think you've hit your first plateau. Nope. Odds are VERY good you haven't

Postop weeks 2 through 12:
Post op remorse usually fades during this time period. What a relief that is!
You TRY hard to stick to your doctors diet regimen/protocol and wonder if you’re evil when you slip off the wagon by eating….fill in the blank.
You think you've hit your first, 2nd or 3rd plataue Nope. Odds are VERY good you haven't) Nearly everyone experiences a stall during the first 3 months.
You accidentally gulp water and freak that you’ve broken your pouch.
You accidentally forget to chew something to death and fear you’ve plugged your stoma.
You FEAR strictures, fistulas and leaks every time you burp, get nauseated, have diarrhea, feel a muscle cramp, etc. This fear is not abnormal and you ‘could’ have one of these since this is the prime time for it – however fear is no way to live. There are common symptoms attributed to these. Hopefully you’ve researched them postop and can shelve the fear and keep a reasonable eye out for them.
Post op remorse usually fades during this time period. What a relief that is!
You TRY hard to stick to your doctors diet regimen/protocol and wonder if you’re evil when you slip off the wagon by eating….fill in the blank.




Months 3 through 18:
You worry you are a slow loser and have days you doubt the tool will work, or wonder if it’s broke. I am NOT mocking. Some people’s tools DO break during this period of time, but it is in the minority, not the majority.
You wonder if you’ll ever get to goal.
You made goal and worry you’ll not stop losing.
You worry because you can eat TOO much.
You worry because you still eat too little.
You worry about getting in enough protein.
You worry you’re getting in too much protein.
You ponder whether carbs are evil or not.
You question again whether diet pills are evil. (They ARE!)
You compare your losses against everyone else’s.
You discover that you had an exercise guru hidden within you and are now an exercise maniac.
You discover that you HATE exercise and try and force yourself to get moving.
You may have hit your first plateau don't panic! - Have you noticed a reoccurring theme?

Months 19 and beyond:
You may hit a plataue don't panic!
You reach goal and worry you'll regain.
You wonder if you'll stop losing!
You wonder if you'll EVER make goal (you've likely heard about the dreaded window and fear it closed at 18 months -
You may find yourself sliding; eating the wrong foods; slacking on exercise; and freak when you regain 10 pounds. Time to get back on track!

I am sure many can or will relate to these things! I know i can!

[BreeChick]

friendly that is a great list...I may print that one off!!

[BOOTS]

It Will Get Better Just Take One Day At A Time