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I think you'll be okay - mention it to the doctor, of course, but I think you're okay.

I take them after each meal and after I swallow any pills. Also, they make my breath smell deeee-lightful.

I don't know if that's it either! It doesn't have spinach in it. YOU ARE TEASING ME. LOL Could you maybe type up or copy/paste the recipe?

Are you on pinterest? I've saved quite a few low carb yummies there. We might not be ready for them all yet, but it's stuff to look forward to!

Question - the link goes to the cauliflower fritters - is that what you made or the pie? And what is the green that's in yours - spinach? It looks awesome.

Maybe some fish? Fish was the easiest thing to get down for me.

Dress up your refried Beans a little. I add cheddar cheese, some sour cream and smooth taco sauce and it's almost like eating a bean burrito from Taco Bell, except without the tortilla.

My nutritionist actually told me I didn't need to puree my meat as long as it was really tender and moist and to make sure I chewed and chewed and chewed.

I probably sound like a broken record, but I don't want anyone to go through what I did. Anytime you are having trouble with eating, call your doctor. I don't care how normal everyone says it is, your surgeon got paid a zillion million billion dollars to treat you and I think you should call him. Good luck and keep us posted.

Get a doctor's note so you don't have to wear pants to work! Or a bra!

For me it depended on where the pants sat on my waist. Jeans were actually okay, but I have these pj pants that hurt, hurt, hurt. So around the house it's t-shirt and panties for me.

Same here. I would rather just not eat. I know I need to because I feel like crap when I don't. I am hoping that it will get better once I'm on full solids. I had to spend extra time on full liquids due to some un-fun issues.

I did go get some Chick-Fil-A chicken Soup and it was DIVINE. I didn't eat the noodles or chicken, but the carrots just melted in my mouth. It's a nice, thick, broth. YUMMY.

I still want Taco Bell so damn bad, though.

"Don't trust your farts." Wiser words have never been spoken.

Sounds like gas to me. Could also be gall bladder from what I've read from others. Never hurts to call your doc, though. Lord knows I was probably his most irritating patient - a badge I wear with pride!

That's how I felt when I was dehydrated. I am nauseous every morning until I take my protonix. I've always had an icky tummy in the morning, so this wasn't a surprise to me. (It's one of the reasons I was such a bad girl about eating breakfast.)

There are great stir-fry recipes out there that would taste great even without rice or noodles.

I removed my drain bandage 3 days after surgery. It was disgusting, so naturally I sent everyone pictures of it. I had 6 incisions that were glued and covered with steri strips. The strips fell off one at a time over the course of two weeks. Now my incisions are kind of a purply color - I have very pale skin - but scars don't bother me. They're kind of itchy, so I just put lotion on them. A nurse told me to try Vitamin E oil, so I might try that.

That is insane. However, I have a feeling it will all work out in the end. Honestly, I would contact your local news. WLS has been in the news recently and with all the bad press insurance is getting these days, I bet they would love to do a story.

What a great idea! Thanks!

Crystal Light, in addition to any kind of tea, gives me heartburn.

Ocean Spray makes a yummy Cran Peach flavor (for water) that hasn't given me any issues. Still, if I'm having a flare up, I stick to plain Water.

Yes, absolutely call your doctor. I had bad heartburn after surgery, was put on Protonix twice a day and then two and a half weeks after surgery, had to be readmitted to the hospital for 3.5 days due to erosion in my esophogus and stomach. I could not eat or drink anything without excruciating pain. I'm not saying this will happen to you by any means, but I am saying not to f*** with heartburn.

I hope you feel better soon, heartburn blows.

I would order one of everything from Taco Bell.

I really want to try the Premier - have heard good things about it.

Peanut Butter is one of those things I have issues with now. I used to worship at the altar of Peanut Butter, but now it tastes nasty to me and gives me heartburn.

I gained 60 lbs on Depo. 10 lbs for each year I was on it. I'm only trying to lose 100 lbs sleeved, so you do the math.

Loved not having a period, but no, never again.

You'll eventually poop - I think it took me 4 or 5 days - some of us it took a bit longer.

It's hard to get that full feeling on liquids, but should become easier on solids. I don't think you're going to hurt your sleeve by drinking too much Soup unless it happens to be super thick and creamy- remember that counts toward your daily liquid goal.

You would know if you had a leak. Are you experiencing any pain? Fever? Nausea?

I have absolutely no plans to pay this. Ever. Regardless of the outcome of my appeal. I've already paid close to $4000 out of pocket.

So United Healthcare isn't going to cover my anesthesia because they say it was out of network provider.

I DID NOT GET TO CHOOSE MY ANESTHESIOLOGIST.

I owe over $2000. Perhaps I should have just downed a bottle of whiskey and chomped down on a wooden bit.

UPDATE:

I am home now after being discharged yesterday. I am on full liquids until the doctor says otherwise. I still don't feel like myself, and though I understand that it's normal, it hasn't been easy at all. My doctor prescribed Valium which has helped with my anxiety and when things become just too overwhelming.

I posted about the issues that I'm having here: Clear liquids right now and have had almost no problem getting them down.

My doctor came in about an hour ago and said that he was not going to send me home until I have no problem with liquids. He said that "we have a couple days before we become concerned with my nutrition."

So what does that mean? I should have asked, but was too scared. How would they get nutrition in me? Would it be IV meds or a feeding tube?

I'm feeling really anxious, depressed and just plain scared.