Hello, I am 4 weeks post op. First, give your self some time.

I had so much trouble with my vitamins the first few days too. I found that the multi-vitamin I was taking was just too big and so I switched to Flintstones Complete. I take two a day, but I can take them at different times and they are much smaller. I asked the nutritionist and she said that was fine. My surgeon said everything is a gradual thing and they want me to get to 64 oz of fluids and 60-80 grams of protein, but not to think I had to do that in the first few weeks. I am almost to those goals at week 4.

I agree with you on the commercials, they make it hard not to wonder why I did this, but the 15 lbs I have already lost makes it all ok.

Again, give yourself some time.

We are giving up a little bit to find Many better things! It is okay!!! You will feel better and better as you get anesthesia and pain meds out of your system.. Hang on!

I am 8 months post op.. Trust me.You will change how you look at food the first time you have a bad dumping period. Now... I forget to eat some days and it doesnt even bother me.

Everything you say is normal and has been reported here before. Things will settle down in a bit.
The emotions will run a bit wild for a while, partly due to the surgery, the drugs and shock to the system, and partly due to the hormones stored in our fat cells. When that starts dropping, you'll be getting double doses. Give yourself some care and you'll get through it fine.
When the swelling goes down, you will find it easier to take your meds too. Take care and keep us up on how it's going.

I remember feeling very emotional for a while after surgery. Your hormones are pretty much out of whack for a while. Just remember we did this to become healthy and try to remember that this is only a temporary feeling.

Right after surgery vitamins used to make me gag. I solved this problem by putting my vitamins in the blender with a protein drink and lots of ice. I'm a year out and still don't like swallowing vitamins...especially the giant size calcium and multi-vites. I've opted for calcium chews and melt in your mouth multi-vites.
Feeling depressed after surgery is pretty normal but it should blow over soon. If not, call your doc and ask for help. Your tears will soon be tears of joy when you walk past your reflection in a store window and don't recognize the person you see!
Wishing you all the best!
J

Congratulations on your surgery! I am 7 wks postop and nurses thought I was horrible for watching the food network while in the hospital...I am a foodie! I craved chicken wings! This is your mind playing a game with you. You need to give yourself a pep talk and know that in time you can have a bite or two of your pizza, but it is a waiting game for a few months. Just think of how beautiful you are going to feel and look this summer! Try to find another hobby so you don't have to watch tv if it is bothering you so bad. My doc didn't have you start vitamins until after 2wks, I had many samples to try before hand (bariatricchoice.com gives free sample) from my dietician and couldn't handle the chalky ones, I settled with celebrate complete in wild berry flavor and can handle those twice a day, for the calcium I chose the chews, a little more expensive but in flavors of caramel, lemon, chocolate and raspberry that I like. I have felt like you many days following surgery, You didn't make a mistake! give yourself a hug for caring enough to make a change for a better you! It will get a little easier everyday, I promise!

Vitamins are not as important at this point but sipping water and protein are. Getting the vitamins in will be easier with time. I have heard of plenty of people who have been very emotional and thought they made a mistake. You have discovered the reality of this journey in that it is more about the head and our thoughts and emotions. As you learn to honor and acknowledge your feelings you will be able to make healthy choices in how you want to respond to situations. Seeing the bacon pizza is a perfect example of how the head is triggered. Even thinking of an orange or apple can trigger thoughts of taste, texture, and smell. The more aware we are and the easier it is to change our thinking. One moment, one day at a time!

i was the same, i am 2weeks in and also a model person how also prepared for it , but after did feel really depressed and thought omg what have i done, but this passes as you get used to food portions etc , you can also get liquid vitamins. but i use a cheap shop one as these where smaller than M and Ms. and they seem to be less problematic