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I didn't either! I knew about Facebook groups, but I've heard some of those are pretty awful. I'll take a look at Barination and YourOnederland. Thanks!

I wish you the best. You will really need to be strong, but I know you can do it. I live alone so its easy for me to just have in the house only what I need. Its good that you communicated with them what's going on so they can help support you. Just make sure you have plenty on hand of what you can have so you aren't dipping into their food while you prepare it. Best of luck, you can do it!

New to the group, had my gastric bypass surgery on March 2, 2022 I just wanted to know if anybody else developed hives after 3 weeks post op?

My surgery is in the morning for the sleeve cant wait Sent from my SM-A326U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I am struggling but I know it will be worth it in the end.

You’ll likely get this anyway in the immediate days post op. But again, it only lasts a a couple days.

It depends on lab work. The tests can tell the surgeon/dietician how well your body is absorbing the protein. Some people for various medical reasons don't absorb protein well. It can also depend on which weight loss surgery you choose. The malabsorbtive type surgeries can cause you to not absorb protein/vitamins as well as before surgery. That's part of the reason follow up labwork is so vital to your success. So sometimes your protein/vitamins have to be tweaked.

I struggled with BED for about six years before I got help. It does not include forced vomiting. That is bulimia. The most difficult part of the disorder for me to overcome was the cycle of overeating at night, followed by food restriction the following day and self-loathing thoughts. It was a roller coaster of emotional eating. I had intense therapy called EMDR to help heal childhood traumas and deal with depression. Once I discovered the root of the problem or “triggers” for overeating, I was able to face it and fix it.

It’s likely swelling from the surgery. They put tubes down your throat & the of course where they operated. I had it too. It does pass in a couple of days. Warm or hot drinks were more soothing for me too. Take small sip & then wait a few minutes before your next sip

I was told by my surgeon that his NHS waiting list was three years, he did my operation privately within 4 months of my initial consultation and that was only that long because he gave me two months of that to quit smoking. I know it is a lot of money to go down this route but for me it has been worth every penny.