RainyGirl

How are you doing now??? U are in my prayers....

Thank u so much for your reply. Still having the same issues... but typing this from my pcps waiting room as my surgeon is out of the country. I will update shortly. Thanks again

How much have u lost? What are you able to eat? Hope its going well for u?

Thanks maybe... too bad you weren't closer, we could go out for a champagne flavored protein shake to celebrate lol.

So frustrated. Sleeved on July 17. Had many complications during surgery, lost my IV, surgeon said my hiatal hernia was so bad that after he fixed it, there wasnt much stomach left so almost had to bypass me instead. (did sleeve, but took nearly 91% of my stomach) 3 weeks later and I still can't keep anything down. 150g of protein?? HA! be lucky if I can keep 5g down. My throat is swollen and sore and anytime i try to eat ANYTHING, it gets stuck in my throat. I try to wash it down just to vomit the liquid. I put myself of liquids only again, but even they don't stay down. Now I think my body has hit starvation mode because I'm not losing. I'm so frustrated and don't know what to do Yes, I've talked to my surgeon but he said my body must be more "sensitive to this procedure" than most and to give it time. idk.... feeling lost

I feel you. Surgery was July 17 and although I've lost a few, nothing like what I expected. Had numerous complications w/ the surgery and can't keep anything at all down, so my body has hit hit starvation mode I don't know how to get passed this.

have u tried blending it with some frozen fruit or ice cubes? then pour it through a strainer into your glass just in case there are chunks left

lots of the nectar brands are good. i can't stand the usual consistency of the normal chocolate either. Nectar has some lemonades, fuzzy navels, cappucino's that don't have that nasty aftertaste or 'chunking'. its like having a nice cold glass of lemonade I used frozen strawberries for icecubes in the lemonade and frozen peaches for the fuzzy naval. Cappucino has helped me curb my cup of coffee in the mornings. If you go do bjsbariatrics.com, you can get 11 samples .. your choice of flavors.. for less than 15 bucks. They also have the unflavored that I will occasionally put in my tomato soup. good luck!!

Lol ill sell u mine cheap!!! (But its a josh model lol)

If it tastes anything like Girl Scout cookie thin mints..... I'm all over it lol yum

Thanks!!! I can't imagine him getting upset over that I'll be getting some almond milk tomorrow

All sounds good!! With the fuzzy naval, i just used frozen unsweetened peaches and water and it was great The cappuccino, I just blended with ice & water and a little pure vanilla. My surgeon says that "milk is my addiction", so I try not to drink so much of it... (even though I drink only nonfat, he's very strict on never drinking unnecessary calories). I ordered a bunch more today... Crystal Sky, lemonade, fuzzy naval and cappuccino. The crystal sky is VERY good if you freeze it in ice trays, then put in ice shaver and make it a slushy.... was a great hot day treat!

Johnathon, Did you try it??? I did and I LOVED IT!!! Finally a Protein drink I don't have to choke down. Well, so far I found 3 I like. The Cappuccino, Crystal Sky and Roadside Lemonade. Breakfast, lunch & dinner all set!!

I spoke to many people and did tons of research about the hair loss. Biotin helps but if you want to really make a difference, you need biotin with gelatin and collagen. They have chewables of this combination at gnc.

I also have never heard of any of this happening!!! I'd call your doctor and tell him what the nurse said and have him clarify all this!!