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For those that have developed a marginal ulcer after revision, what did you drink? I'm losing my mind. Even my shakes I put a shot of espresso. I live for coffee. Seems like most tea is off limits. I need suggestions. It's been 2 months of this & surgeon just said at least another 3 months of carafate 3 times a day hoping it will heal by then because it's still angry

So, I'm going to have a consult to try IV therapy tomorrow. One, to hydrate, & two, to help me get more vitamins in. Hoping that helps. Crazy expensive though. It's just weird because I have zero desire to put anything in my mouth, when I think I do, I look at & I'm like, nope. Thank goodness for cheese, it's really the only thing I enjoy right now

Well, good to know it's normal! Thank you!

I am almost 5 weeks post op. I lost A LOT right after surgery. I really didn't eat the first week, and barely the second week. After week three, I am not losing, sometimes gaining. This is freaking me out. I know it can be sodium, the fact that I am soooooo not regular, but, shouldn't I be losing?! I find it impossible to drink protein shake, water, and get all the protein in. All I had was a few ounces of chicken for dinner last night and couldn't drink a drop after. I am definitely dehydrated. I am coming up with ways to force me to drink, like alarms on my phone, but I would need to set an alarm every few minutes! Most days, I get one protein shake in, 20 onces of water, & one actual meal that is small. Ugh.

Oh man! Yeah, I could not vomit it up but I wanted to!! And it lasted at least 3 hours. It's weird. The scale isn't moving, but I see a big difference in my legs and face.

March 9, Almost 4 weeks out

Checking in to see how you're doing? Holding up ok?

Thanks everyone. Woke up feeling so much better. Was afraid at the thought of even drinking today, but protein shake is going down just fine. Whew! Sure did teach me a lesson! I was scared, cuz whew, that wasn't fun. Glad it's over. So thankful for this community who helps encourage each other through this!

I'm on soft food stage and did salmon tonight for dinner with cooked carrot. I hadn't eaten all day & I just wasn't thinking and I ate too much, as I ate so quickly. I have Stomach pains, I've heaved, but only saliva comes out. It's so freaking painful! Will NEVER do this again. Terrible feeling

I've really been struggling with Protein shakes until my bff who has had rny suggested chocolate fairlife shake with a shot from my nespresso pods. GAME CHANGER! Just wanted to share in case anyone else would like it as much as me!

Did anyone struggle with, I don't know if it's body dysmorphia or what, but right after surgery? I'm so fearful that this also won't work for me, that I can see how not eating can be tempting. Just so afraid it won't work.

I'm only 2 weeks out, so I hope others chime in. Excited for you to start this new journey!

So, I am almost 2 weeks out. My sleeve never healed correctly, and my surgeon reccomended revision to rny. I was like you. Sleeve, no problem, I can still eat, just less, but rny terrified me because of dumping. Recovery has been harder for me with this, but, weigh in last Friday, I was told to move ahead to purees, because I've lost so much already. It's getting easier everyday. I know I will be thankful I did this. I'm right ahead of you, so message me if you need any support. You've got this!

Isn't that strange?! Cuz our pouch is like the size of an egg, but I keep hearing this. I gotta get thru this isolating stage & I know my spirits will pick up. It has just been such a hard recovery for me and I wasn't prepared for that. I do NOT want to mess this up. I want to be a good patient and be successful..but still enjoy a taco, lol

I was sleeved before my revision. It took a little bit, but I enjoyed everything you listed. It's why I wanted bypass in the beginning because I needed something to really help me with that. I'm not typical. Wasn't a big eater before sleeve or after. A regular day for me was 700 calories, but I drank my calories, lol. Mostly in coffee. I could drink coffee all day & be fine, then maybe a little bit of steak w/ veggies for dinner. But if we were on vacation, forget it, I would eat ALL the things. I could still eat everything I did pre sleeve, after the sleeve. It was just that waiting period waiting for my sleeve to heal. I LOVE sparkling water, and I keep picking up a can and staring at it, lol. My sleeve recovery was super easy. You'll do great!