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everything is normal, or abnormal. I had diarrhea on day 4 & 5 and then was pretty regular after... But some do complain of constipation!

10 pounds max for 4 weeks.

Nope. Why?... Cause that's what the program says. In general I do try to follow the program. There are folks who do not succeed and I really don't want to be in that group. Am I perfect? No I drink coffee 1/2 and 1/2 decaf. But in general, give yourself all the odds...

"The Big Book of the Gastric Sleeve"

"The Big Book of the Gastric Sleeve"

EEK!!! Report the rash! You may be allergic, and these allergies could be BAD (like can't breathe bad). Antibiotics are often upsetting to the Lower GI tract (causing diarrhea) because the "good" bugs are killed off by the antibiotic. I am not as familiar with antibiotics causing a lot of nausea. Check with your MD, this does not sound right.

hahaha, whatever works, I guess. Me, I have to know everything and then weigh the odds. I am fine. My estimate was spot on.

Brilliant. Parties and activies do not need to have food as the guest of honor. I was at a beer festival last weekend with friends fron HS (and I graduated in '67) and had a ball with them while drinking only Water. I felt good, not bad! And for fuel, it's Protein, veggies first. Other stuff a distant third...

I believe this entire board is willing to be with you both. Here is where you are (IMHO)... The surgery is over and NOW the real work begins... This Real Work is control of your head. My brain is evil (I call him Skippy) and Skippy wants me to be sad, and hungry and lethargic. Skippy wants me to give up and go out for Krispy Kremes. Get your head's in this game and let us help. We are ALL with you!

I am with Laura. 'transition from sit to stand dizziness' (hydrostatic hypotension) is very common, BUT the pattern you describe is not normal. Please DO see a Doc that you trust. This Should be addressable...

This is an opportunity to get your head in the game. You WANT food, but unless it's on YOUR program, you don't NEED food. Follow the program, friend!

It will reabsorb, but it might take a while...

YES, special vitamins are required. Your surgeon or NUT should give you this info. Search for protein suppliment / shakes that you like... there are a lot of them (minimum 20 gm protein and LOW sugars). A shaker. Unsure what else. The food plan needs to come from the surgeon - -all are very different.

Well, I take a different approach. If I see a food /restaurant commercial on TV, the 'product' (won't call it food) goes on the "NOPE" list and I will NOT go to the resyaurant or eat the food.

Some are more hungry, some less. But do NOT worry about any stall. Stay on the program and this will pass...

I wore the gown and a robe when I walked (to cover my exposed behind).

Maybe you are in the very common "mental and emotional" phase after WLS. Focus on the program and all will pass... if not consider talking with a counselor. Hang in there!

You must be very nice. Me, I believe I would seriously consider giving the "family" the single finger salute. Everybody is "messed up" in some way. Being fat is easy to observe. Being an unsensitive b&^%tard is often a hidden sickness.

"You just have to wait it out, then try to figure out what caused it so you can avoid doing it again." Is good advice. It's the slimies. Along with overeating, sometimes a food will do this. SO try new foods one at a time, and if you have a problem, cut it out for a month or two. This WILL get better, but the slimies ain't no fun!

chew A LOT. Tiny bites... If it does not improve, call the MD. HINT, chicken sausage is not on my pureed list! You could grind it up to the consistancy of baby food if you want...

You are healing from major surgery, and during your hospital they added a LOT of fluids (remember the IV?). I did not lose for the first 2 and 1/2 weeks, but have slowly dropped after that. It'll all work out all right, just stay on your program!

Yep, but like everything... In moderation. If you discover you are going through three rolls a day then maybe revisit the issue!

Kwel!!!

Sounds like me. The Lower GI gets better. Mine lasted only 2 days, and since all has been regular. Keep walking and get the water in!!!

Nope. No change. I just keep very controlled in terms of intake... liquid, protein, veggies. I can't trust my head with simple carbs... ONE is both not quite enough and far too much as well...