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And when all that doesn't work try a soaps suds enema. Works like a charm. I only had problems in the beginning though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am two and a half years out and only use Flinstones. My blood work has always been normal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

1 I confess that I am scared I will not lose anymore weight because it has slowed down so much 2 I confess I am now addicted to exercise and shopping 3 I confess that I am scared that I am no longer invisible to strangers because I feel very socially awkward and it we easier being a b***h 4 I confess that I went to a party with co workers the other night and I felt confident and sexy for the first time in forever 5 I confess that I do cheat and have wine, chocolate, chips and carbs at least once a week but in small portions and one more 6 I confess that I am scared that at almost 4 months out I can easily eat 1200 calories a day

Starting weight 244.5 Today's weight 192 52.5 lbs gone forever! Surgery 7/3/13

Had my surgery July 3 down 44.5 pounds as of today! Feel great!

Buying a pair of size 12 jeans and a large dress from old navy. I use to be a 22. Also I started the couch to 5k program and today I completed week 4. I tried a new spot for running and most of it was uphill and I did it! Felt amazing afterwards!!!!! I am 8 weeks out and down 44.5 pounds.

My doc said 2 weeks. I swam at 2 weeks after making sure my incisions were healed which they were, and went swimming. No issues.

So I am one month out and have lost 29 lbs so far which I'm really happy about! I went to panera yesterday and ordered a soup. When sake what side I wanted I said no side. So I went over to pick up my food and the guy says are you sure you don't want a side. I said yes I'd just throw it out anyway and that would be a waste. He said why? I said bc I had weight loss surgery. I'm not ashamed of it at all. Then he says to me I'm sorry to hear that. Wait, what????? I just left but I should've said it's the best thing I have ever done for myself!!! I'm so mad that I'm letting this bother me and the fact that I should've said I wasn't sorry at all!!!!! Sorry just venting!

OMG I LOL several times reading this!

I can't stomach the taste of cheese. So salty! Cant stand it!

My doctor told me a month. I will be a month next Wednesday. I cheated and had a half glass of wine last night and tolerated it fine. I was tipsy afterwards but only for a very short time. I think moderation is key here. I don't think we have to give up everything that is "bad" for us but to do things in moderation. I didn't get fat by moderation. I got fat by overindulgence.

This sounds like depression to me. Please call your doctor and ask for help. It happens. Good luck.

The gas pain was the worst pain for me. On day two I regretted the surgery bc of how awful my gas pain was. Then it was better every single day. I never had surgical pain though. My c sections were much worse pain wise. But that gas pain whew...glad I made it through bc I wasn't sure I was going to! Lol!

July 3 here. Down 23 lbs and super excited by that! Hard to get in my liquid and protein also! The water is a little easier now but still have a tough time some days. Today is the first day I made it to 56grams of protein and I'll have a yogurt before bed putting me at my 60gram goal. Hate the protein shakes so much! Only can tolerate syntrax nectar fuzzy naval with orange juice. Everything else I have tried sux! Even the ones I liked preop I can't stand! I also hate every calcium citrate I've tried so far! Yuck!!!!!

If you are not peeing much it means you are dehydrated. Drink drink drink and call your doctor!

My surgeon said at a month out I can have some wine or hard liquor (I'm a plain vodka kinda girl) but just watch sugar and calories. I'm 3 weeks out tomorrow and will let you know in a week how I feel!!! ; )

Thanks everyone! Lemon and raspberry are right up my alley! I'm going to check out those sites tonight! Thanks again!

I have to take calcium citrate. I bought the petites and there is nothing petite about them. I have to take 4 a day per bottle recommendation and since I have to cut them in half bc they are huge it's like taking 8! I then bought the gummies but they are gross and full of sugar, 7grams for 2 gummies which is the recommended amount per the bottle. Anyone else have any suggestions? Went to gnc and vitamin shop and it seems like this is all that's available. I also can't do anything like caramel or chocolate bc I'm just not a fan at all. Help!!!!

I had them post op too. Probably for a week or so and I would also agree its from the pain meds.

I was at my moms house and thought I had to pass gas...I was wrong! Thank God it was just my mom! Glad you have an understanding BF!

I'm a nurse at a very large hospital so our vacations are picked a year in advanced. I was planning on having sx in June but scheduling conflicts and hurricane Sandy ruined that (long story). I would have had to wait until September to have sx if I didn't have it July 3 due to once again, scheduling and doctors vacations. We are staying at a beach house so it's low key and relaxing for the most part. I'm ok with going to the beach and boardwalk. I stayed home one day due to be being too tired. My hubby is just being a jackass bc I'm not my usual self. Gee I wonder why. So brave maybe, crazy definitely, but now pissed yes!

I am 2 weeks and change post op. I am on vaca at the beach with the fam. Came here on day 10. I have a hubby a 5yo and a 2yo. To say I am exhausted is the under statement of the year. I have participated in going to the beach and or pool every day plus the boardwalk almost every night. My husband says I am miserable and unhappy and nothing he does can please me. I have been more quiet than usual and probably cranky at times but I just had major surgery!!!!! I'm so pi$$ed at him right now! Sorry just needs to vent!

I'm only 2 weeks out but certain things like cheese just taste disgusting. My protein shakes and protein shots which I could tolerate before sx are also disgusting. I'm in love with yogurt, refried beans and swordfish however!!!! I'm assuming the change in taste is normal.

I'm 2 weeks post op and can easily get my water in. However the protein is totally a different story. I'm lucky to get 40g every day. I hate all the shakes and protein shots. I'm going to try syntax nectar as soon as I get home from the beach and can go to the vitamin shop. It does get easier for the water trust me!!! I'm proof!

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