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Okay, so I another question, and I'm trying to figure out if it is gallbladder related. Everything taste like salt. I never cooked or used salt prior to surgery because I cannot stand the taste. Now, even drinking a Protein shake, there's a strong salt taste. Another problem I've had is chocolate. Before surgery I never ate chocolate. It tasted icky to me, and the caffien in the chocolate gives me migrains (I'm allergic to caffien). Now, I can't get enough of it, and I don't know why. I still don't like the taste, but my body is craving it, mostly dark chocolate too. I almost feel like I'm having cravings as if I were pregnant. But I'm not because I had the hysto a few years ago. I have had a couple epitopic pregnancies, and they kind of take care of themselves. But either way, the cravings are so strong that if I don't address them I will get really irritable, and mad and it's not good. I've noticed these two issues only since I started having the gallbladder problems. I'm wondering if it could be related? Has anyone else had weird tastes issues with their gallbladder issues? It doesn't matter if I pull out a piece of romain lettuce and eat it raw, it'll taste like salt. I'm also having days where I pee and pee and pee. And I don't know why. I do take in enough fluids, probably more than what most people are. But I still can't drink plain Water. It upsets my stomach bad. So I add crystal light or the propel fitness stuff. Am I the only one having these wierd food problems? The doctor said my tastes would change, and I'd want to eat stuff I didn't like or eat before, and the I'd not eat stuff that I use to like. I also still, cannot eat bread. Even a bite and it's instantly coming up

Thank you all for your help. I'm really glad I posted here. I was doubting my choice to go forward with the surgery on the 20th, due to Christmas and my birthday. My birthday is 12/21 and we were planning on going across country to go home and be with family for Christmas. The doctor told me no traveling, even if it's driving, after the surgery. The only other time is to do it on Jan10th, which is 3 days before class starts. And I definitly don't want to repeate what I went through with the VSG, having surgery a week before classes. But it's crappy to spend birthday in the hospital and Christmas too, leaving my family alone for Christmas. But I feel like I made the right choice.

I'm having my gallbaldder taken out this upcoming Friday the 20th. It'll be one day before my birthday, and 7 months minus a day since my VSG. I have ultrasound pics. My bile duct is nearly blocked and half of my gallbladder. I've had this horrible pain since the end of July, but we didn't know what it was until the week before Thanksgiving when I could finally get in to see my doctor, because they kept rescheduling me. It's horrible. I am living of Dycicolmin or however you spell it. I had gallbladder problems years ago, like 16 years ago. There are days where I am on the floor crying in pain in a ball. Nothing is comfortable. I throw up bile every day, and I have this insane gas even if I don't eay, I burp. I have no idea where it's coming from. The only things that are somewhat okay are popsicles and ice cream broth and mashed potatoes. Maybe cause it just goes right through? I'm really worried about this surgery because every time I have surgery, I under estimate it, and it's worse than the one before. Ialso have several auto immune disorders, so things are a lot worse for some reason. I'm also a clotter too. So far, in no particular order I've had; DVT Thigh - 120 day hospital stay. Tubal Lit - 4 day hospital stay. Hysto - 24 hour hospital stay - stayed in bed 2 weeks, miserable a good 6 Endo/Adheisens - outpaitent - discomfort for 3 days VSG - 3 day hospital stay, bed for 5 weeks, back in hospi due to dehydration Kidney Stones - 4 day hospital stay Two live births, with a 1 week stay for one of them, and a 60 day stay for another.

The answer is, it depends. It depends on if you're using insurance, if so, they have certain pre-op diet requirements. It depends on how long it takes you to complete your pre-op insurance requirements, which vary from company to company. Your work/school schedule if applicable. If you are a private pay, it can depend on when you have the money gathered up. If you're using insurance, do you have your deductable amount? There are too many variables for anyone to give you a difinitive answer. For some people it only takes 30 days, while others a takes a year.

Don't be frustrated! I had the same thing happen to me. I lost 20, then gained 10, now I lost the 10 plus more. I forget what it is called, but it happens around the 3 week mark because of some sort of cell. I think they are water cells that weight roughly 3-5lbs and the body puts them back on. There's a thread in here somewhere about it. But you will quickly break the stall and see the scale drop. Also, be sure to take measurements. While I was not losing pounds, and had gained some, I was still dropping inches. I have not updated my ticker or put my inches up cause I've been busy, but I have lost around 20 inches.

What was your starting weight? I lost 20 lbs the first two weeks too, but then gained 10, and lost it again. So, I am still at a 20lb weight loss. Starting week 4 today. I was sleeved the 21st of May. I took a side shot before surgery, and then this saturday, and you can see the difference, but when I do my measurements, it's only a few inches here and there. It's strange. I've been getting a lot of walking and gardening in. I can't be eating more then 500 calories a day, and I am in deep ketosis, have been since surgery. I still have some pain with twisting and bending. My stiches have not dissolved all the way, and sometimes the incision locations hurt bad. I have a really bad hematoma at the manipulation site. I can't get the protein shakes down at all. But I have tried a lot of foods and they all seem okay. I am suppose to be eating 6-8 oz of food now, but I can barely get 2-3oz depending on what it is. I made my family pot roast with roasted potatoes, carrots, celery and onion last night (yes, even though it was 103 degrees here) and I was able to get it all down after chewing it well. That was my first time with red meat since prior to surgery. All veggies and fruits are going and staying, and I am able to eat chicken breast as long as I cook it very tenderly.

I did 10 days pre-op liquid diet. It is absolutely nothing like the post op liquid diet, or anything else post op for that matter. The healing phase is more about the healing process of just having 85% of your stomach removed, plus the fact that you have around 5 incisions, and stiches, etc. Any regretful feeling that I woke up from surgery having, as the sheer fact that I was in total misery. As such, one would have that feeling after ANY surgery. I know when I had my hysto, I had the same "wtf did I do" feeling. I'm now entering my 3rd week post op and I am feeling much better. I think of my digestive tract as that of a new born baby. Things have to be introduced slowly and if it doesn't work the first time, give it a few and try again.

I'm only 2 weeks post op, but I found something that helps significantly with the gas, bloating, smell etc. It's called CharcoCaps, sold at Walmart in the Gas-X area. I used Gas-X for years, and after finding this product I won't be going back. I also use "Colon Clenz" Herbal colon formula, also found at Walmart. It's far more gentle than any other laxative. I also take Chlorophyll caps and Probiotics.

I felt that way immediatly waking up from the surgery, and the first week post op. I did have a psych eval done (mandatory per insurance). Surgeon and the psychologist both said it's normal to feel and think that way afterward. It's like postpartum depression I am told. (Though I never had that with either of my children).

Thank you! I am suppose to start soft/solid tomorrow, but that is not going to happen. I don't feel ready yet. I steam everything until it is falling apart, or slow roast it. I was very weak too, but the more I walk and the more veggies I eat, the stronger I am feeling. I didn't puree them at all, but I smashed them until they looked like nothing at all edible. I am also eating baby food and broth still. I only try one thing at a time, and I am using these tiny little spoons from Baskin Robbins for my bite size. I am suppose to be up to 6 tablespoons already, but I can barely get 3 down. Today was better then yesterday. The first week was horrible. Last week was alright. Tomorrow I am going to try applesauce (no sugar added) and a smashed banana. If the applesauce goes down then I will make some using the juicer, and drink the juice too. I'm concerned about not getting any protein in. The protein drinks and my tummy do not play well in the sandbox at all. I'm also trying small grated peices of sharp chedder cheese. Tonight I am making some green chili and steamed potatoes, and so far, the broth is staying down.

I saw the surgeon today for my 2 week follow up. He released me to go back to the gym, but no weight training. I got my first work out in. It's a far cry from where I use to be, but considering, I think it went well. 30:00 minute bike ride, 3.76 miles, 67 calories. I don't think I eat more than 500 calories a day and I am doing house/yard work so, not to bad.

I have the same problem. The protein drinks I could get down for years before, no longer stay. I think it's the whey in them. I gave up making myself sick with them. I saw my Dr. this morning for my two week checkup. He said don't worry about it. Just keep trying to get high protein foods in another way.

More foods I've gotten in. Cauliflower, Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Scrambled Egg, Land O Lakes Deli American Cheese, Broccoli & Cheddar Soup, Broths from Chicken Noodle and Vegetable, Potatoes, Melted Cheese, Zucchini, Parmesan Cheese. Of course not all at once, just as “meal time” approaches. I really can’t eat as much as they say I should be able to. I’m getting good amounts of water and fluids in. What other types of foods are people able to eat? I’m still in Ketosis.

It's for anyone. It is called "Partners for life" Weight Loss Surgery Discussion Group Meeting Location: Penrose Hospital 2222 North Nevada Ave Colorado Springs, Co Cancer Center Conference Rooms A/B/C Meeting Dates: 2nd Friday - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 3rd Tuesday - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 3rd Saturday - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm There are arts and crafts, guest speakers, meal planning, exercising, game nights, hair/nail care, Label Reading, Blenderology, etc. The June schedule is; June 14th (Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Group Meeting plus Nutrition Bingo June 15th (Saturday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Group Meeting plus Open Forum June 18th (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Group Meeting plus Plastic Surgery w/ Guest speaker: Dr. Heinz

Oh my dear, the VST support group at Penrose is full of people who have not had surgery and have had surgery. There are some very big boned people there. No one is going to comment at all, because everyone is on the same path. :-) The main gal who runs it, use to be over 500lbs. She had the VSG about ten years ago, and helps a lot. I will look up the info and post it in a while. It's not just sitting around talking. There is crafts, and meal planning, tip exchanges, etc.

Oh and congrats on your date! It's like a countdown for getting out of prison or something, lol.

Awesome! Which doctor are you going with? There is a support group at Penrose St. Francis that I am going to start going to. Prayers are with you. :-)

I tried two different new foods today. One was refried beans with some cheese that I added, and the other was artichoke heart. I chose them both since they have higher protein counts, and can be easily mashed. So far, so good. I even got a smidge of my lemon butter sauce with the artichoke. I got about 2oz of the beans and and 1oz of the artichoke.

I'm far from delusional. Why was it ok for you to make snide comments to me, yet when I defended myself you get all worked up? That's pretty 1 sided. You kept at it all night. You are still at it. Why do you allow someone whom you don't even know, who is on the internet, to bother you so much? You need to do some self-reflecting and evaluating. Sounds like some inner problems going on there. Good luck with your journey.

Oh, and there were absolutely no racist comments made by my post. Especially to compare to African American slavery by neither whites nor their African counterparts (which continue’s on genocide today) nor am I “white”. I’ve already stated what I study. I learned about it through the barbaric “corrections” process that Europe once held. I commented on your English grammatical comment, not about slaves, and simply brought up how Australia was populated aside from Aborigines. You’ve got some issues. I believe you need to sit and do some reflecting. Especially to allow someone on the “internet” to get you so fired up. Oh, and I never said I was a “proud American” either. Frankly, this is the worst country I’ve seen. We have the highest violent crime rate, the highest incarceration rate, the highest use of illicit drugs, and were an economic mess. America’s the laughing stock of many other countries. I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. If you took it out of context, that is on you. I am not in control of your reactions, you are. Not my chair, not my problem.

Still at it huh? All night...... Get mad at my comments? They must be true then. I've never seen anyone get so fired up from my words unless they are true.

Yup, I sure did. After the personal attacks kept coming in. As a Martial Arts instructor, you would not recommend someone continue taking an attack and not defend themselves, right? Sadly, we live in a high crime state, where a gun is faster. Lots of SVPs keep moving in and we have a major department of corrections up-roar right now, with our director having been murdered a few months back. I am definitely not an instructor, but have done work in both Aikido and Muay Thai for a women's self defense class to prevent violent crimes. However; home invasions are frequent and fast, usually done by 5-6 people (young disrespectful kids) and I have two daughters to protect when my husband is out of town working. Firearms are faster in the middle of the night. We've already had two burglaries (two different locations here in Colorado) despite having a Shar Pei and alarm. Here, people rob the same gas station over and over wielding a ball peen hammer! The shame in what took place here is that most people cannot pick up tone over text (just like they couldn't with your comments). As a Law student and LPC student, with a sociological and juvenile criminal justice background, I just have to call things like they are, and in school we have been taught never to assume anything, therefore I am not going to assume the gal who originally posted made a typo. (Especially since I have seen the same numbers in other posts she had made). :-D

LOL I did. I think those other gals are just constipated! Despite that I don't think you agreed with my comments, I was able to see that you were trying to neutralize the situation. J They got way off topic, just to nag. Your comment should probably have been the last one, to the debate. Maybe your babe will be even nicer once you complete your journey and he too has to carry a 45 on his hip!! Fortunately, when I met my husband I was thin, gained after having a botched tubal and developing PCOS and Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome, and other crap. In that pic is my husband and I doing the old western photos in Durango Colorado. We want to dress up again once I’m done.

It's very clear that lipsticklady was being both humorous and sarcastic. Those of you, who couldn't figure that out, show your ignorance and lack of intelligence very blatantly. Though lipstick lady was probably commenting on mine and someone else’s spelling corrections, it sounds like the rest of you have far too much time on your hands. I went and took a nap, come back and see my inbox filled will idiotic replies, and you all thought I was the pain in the A**? Why don’t you look at yourselves? You try to point the finger at me that I didn’t leave it alone, yet you have all carried on like nags beating a dead horse over ill relevant topic. By the way, this is neither England nor Australia. Isn't Australia where all the convicts were sent, from England, during the 18th and 19th century? (Not saying that's fair or that I agree with it, but if we want to go tit for tat then let's have at it.)