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I've read that dumping syndrome is not as likely with sleeve versus RNY gastric bypass, but I have been having a pretty consistent issue. 15-30 minute after eating I start cramping and then diarrhea. Sometimes I get the nausea and clamminess too. I'm 3 years out and have never had this issue this consistently until a couple months ago (a stressful event occurred and I stopped eating regularly for a few days). Since then things haven't been the same. Thoughts?

I'm considering Vitamin Patches - anyone tried? Skin irritation? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went to doc today to get meds for what I thought was just straightforward oral thrush... granted I've had it three times since Aug 2016 which I've been told is unusual for someone that is not immuno-compromised. Long story short, the issue is likely related to anemia and b12 deficiency. I was aware that I had developed anemia during my pregnancy (baby born October 2016) but apparently it has not resolved. Doc also observed today that my tongue appeared "enlarged and glossy" as well as the thrush. Lastly, my blood sugar was very low (50) despite having eaten fairly recently. I have not had any nutritional issues post op until now it seems, anyone have similar experiences? Particularly interested to see if anyone has had issues with thrush. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello - I'm about 1.5 year post op band to sleeve. I've lost and kept off about 60 lbs and am pleased with result. However - pretty much every bowel movement I have is like water. I've even had a couple "accidents." Is this normal? I can't remember the last time I had a normal bm. Any thoughts ideas appreciated! Thanks

I only gurgle when I have had liquid too close to a meal (before or after). This is the "rule" that I have always struggled with the most. Could this be part of the issue?

Hey everyone! Sleeved 9/3/14 and down about 50 lb. I have had a great experience thus far until about a month ago... I have started getting sick a lot (as in a cold) and am losing a bunch of hair. I know the hair loss is to be expected but I want to know if anyone else has had trouble with their immune system. I just can't seem to shake this upper respiratory stuff! Any thoughts, feedback appreciated!

I started at 248lbs, 5'7" size 20 and 2XL. I have lost 31 lbs and in size 18 and XL/1XL. I'm hoping to be in 16's by Christmas. However, even though I haven't dropped a bunch of clothing sizes, I FEEL a lot smaller. I wear a lot of leggings and I think my legs and butt look smaller. And my face is much less puffy. So overall I am quite pleased! Oh and my surgery was 9/3.

I too have been struggling with a slow rate of loss. I was 248 before pre-op, about 233 day of surgery. I'm only 10 lb down since surgery sept 3. Very frustrated. And its so hard not to compare rate of loss with others!!! I really feel like i'm doing something wrong. True, I could always make better food choices and it is always possible to exercise more. This week I am really going to try to follow all of the "rules" and see if I get any results. Glad to hear there are others in the same boat. Keep on trucking! Meredith

Has anyone experienced a slight cough/throat itchiness about 3 days post op? I am using my spirometer, but I'm prone to bronchitis/pneumonia so just a little worried.

Hey there... Trapped gas is definitely the worst part for me too. I have been walking, taking the maximum allowed gas x strips, and desperately hope I will burp or pass gas. I feel like if this gas gets fixed I will feel pretty darn good!

Hey everyone... So glad to be on the other side! But honestly, in quite a bit of pain and having some nausea.. I had band removal, hietal hernia repair, sleeve, and removal of scar tissue. Had my leak test this morning and everything looks good. Sipping on fluids now...

I'm about 1 week preop and having some significant depression. I'm having a hard time sticking to preop diet and feeling really down on myself when I mess up. I have a therapist - seeing him on thurs. I had to take the day off today to "regroup". Mostly I've been in the bed but have been doing decent with the diet... I figure if I cave in and stray from liquids I'll just feel worse. Right now I'm at the pool for a dose of vitamin d...Any thoughts? Side note: I take meds for depression long term so the depression isn't new for me, just wondering if anyone has ideas for getting back on track. Thanks!

Hey guys - just checkin in. I'm about 1 week to surgery now and am really struggling with this preop... Just having a hard time sticking to liquids. Also feeling down on myself because I keep slipping up. I took a day off from work today to kind of regroup. Sitting at the pool now ???? I figured the vitamin d might help my mood. I'm worried I will not lose enough weight/shrink my liver enough for the big day. Thoughts?

Hey, same here... sept 3!

Sept 3 here!