As of today, I have had my sleeve for 7 weeks. I should be able to eat anything and carry on with my regular life. This is mostly true, but here are some interesting observations.
Alcohol:
Can't really do it right now. The most I have been able to enjoy is about 1/2 a glass of wine. If I am being completely honest, it is about 1/4. I kind of force the other 1/4 down because I don't want to be wasteful. I feel a little tipsy after a few sips and it just doesn't taste very good. I am sure this will change in the future, but for now, not so much.
Meals:
I find that I eat tiny meals. I still can't gage it very well. I can eat a little less than 1/4 a cup in a sitting. If I eat too much, there is no spitting up like I did with the band. Now I get a bit of a tummy ache. It isn't nausea, but kind of like an ache. It will last about 20 minutes and then goes away.
Drinking/Eating:
Nope. Can't do it. Of course the rule is no drinking and eating at the same time. Well, I cannot even think about drinking anything for at LEAST 30 minutes after eating. If I do, I feel ridiculously full and for 10 minutes, I am burping.
Exercising:
When you don't exercise for 5 weeks, it really is hard to get back into it. Add to that the time change and it becomes a bit of a mess. I cannot seem to wake up early as I feel like it is the middle of the night. So, for the time being, I am working out in the evenings. Getting back into it, I am sore. Ugh!
Sleep:
Oh My Gosh! Loving the sleep! I did not know how much I didn't sleep until I had this surgery. It is pure heaven! My husband says that I no longer snore. Bonus!
Face:
My face is much better! I think now that my band is gone, my body is reacting in a favorable way. My skin always looked tired and blemish. I have noticed that there is no longer any break outs and I look a little younger. Skin is healthier!
Honestly, it is not all sunshine and rainbows, but I seem to be adjusting well. The best thing is that I am no longer beating myself up for feeling bad, gaining, and not sleeping. The scale hasn't moved much in 2 weeks, but I have been adding food and have just gotten back into the exercise.
I will keep you posted!
