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I'm about 2.5 months out and I don't have any trouble with spicy foods. The density of food is what I have to watch out for. Both chicken legs and wings seem to go down easily - spicy or not.

My NUT told me that I could have them at 8 weeks out. I stick to almonds - my sleeve seems to tolerate them better than the others.

I had one at about 6 weeks. Had one bite of the whole shebang just to get it out of my system. Then just ate the egg & canadian bacon to finish up. Only got through about 2/3.

I was cleared at 8 weeks for protein bars - sooooo glad I have that as an option now!!

If its severe look for: Confusion. Inability to find the correct words to express your thought. Trouble ordering simple tasks. Lightheaded. Dry mouth. Less severe: Yellow urine. Odor to urine. Headache. Dry mouth. Less urine output. Should be going 6-8 times per day.

Yup.

I confess: 1) I'm afraid to donate my favorite fat clothes. They were my way to hide the flubber & pretend it wasn't as bad as it really was. 2) I will NEVER be totally honest with my family about this process & how difficult it's been. They are just itching to say, "We told you so!!". I refuse to give them the satisfaction. 3) I know I will be successful in LOSING the weight - but I'm terrified beyond belief that I won't be able to MAINTAIN it. 4) I feel incredibly guilty when a waiter/waitress asks me if I "didn't like my food" - so then I launch into WAAAAY too much detail about my life. I try to stop myself but I just CANT!! I don't want them to "feel bad". It's ridiculously co-dependent, I know . . . 5) I can't wait (I can't believe I'm saying this ...) to have NAKED sex!! I have been hiding from my husband under nightgowns for 24 years with strict rules about . . . hmmm . . . how to put this (?) . . . only accessing what is absolutely necessary to get the job done : ) WHEW!!! That was hard!!!

Yes - you need to be getting in more fluids - it could explain a lot of the emotional stuff in addition to the physical. Call your doc for something for nausea so you can at least get those fluids in. Good luck!

I agree- focus on the water first, then protein. It will get better - we promise!! I remember the pain in my chest from swallowing like it was yesterday & it DOES hurt like a son of a gun!! Hang in there. You'll start to notice a difference over the next 3-4 days. It won't be gone - but it will slowly begin to improve.

Wah-hoooooooo!!!!

Hmmmmm ... interesting ... Different strokes for different doctors I guess. I WAS on chewables (Bariatric Advantage) initially but they made me so nauseated that I wasn't able to get in my fluids. At 3 weeks, my doctor switched me to a capsule (Celebrate) and it's been smooth sailing ever since. But, regarding pill swallowing in general - he had me doing it in the hospital!! There was never any restriction whatsoever about pill swallowing & I've never had any trouble doing it. My main concern is that you be sure to take a BARIATRIC Vitamin. That is super important to your overall health. But there are lots of options out there - just have a heart to heart with your doctor regarding which ones are good options for YOU ; ) Good luck!

I WAS working out - but had to quit. I wound up making myself sick w/ very LOW blood pressure (80/60!!). Was having confusion, inability to speak, couldn't complete simple tasks (like showering, putting the dogs out, etc), really bizarre symptoms!! My surgeon & primary care both told me that it was just way too early to be working out as hard as I was. SO - now I'm not doing a darn thing!! I do hope to go back to walking once the weather cools off a bit where I live. I'm actually kind of scared to go back to working out after having my crash & burn incident ... how sad is that?! I am REALLY GOOD about getting in my Water, Vitamins & Protein EVERY day. I drink lots of G2 as my "water" - at least 4 (20oz.) bottles per day. Thats the only "special" thing I do (I get the impression that a lot of folks have trouble with the water & protein #'s). I eat VERY clean & I've only had alcohol one time since surgery (special occasion - best 2 Cosmos I've had in my life!). That's really all - I'm just following the rules. But - don't get the wrong impression - I've still had a 3 week stall just like everybody else!! I've just been losing well since I got my groove back : )

Starting BMI = 39 (222 lbs) Current BMI = 32 (180 lbs) 5'3" tall ~ 9 weeks since surgery

I had the exact same thing happen to me (I'm 6 weeks out) and I started adding G2 to my daily liquids - having that little bit of sodium & electrolytes helped me to process all that water better. Have been feeling much better since I added that.

The night of my surgery the hospital started bringing me meds in pill form - so I've never crushed a thing!