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I have no problem with diet coke

I'm so sad to read that this problem is happening to quite a few people. Luckily enuf for me I only had the feeling in my throat occasionally and it passed quite quickly and I could eat normally straight after that was in the early days but it hasn't happened for a long time! I'm 4 and a half months out. I think mine was down to needing some time to heal.mi hope everyone recovers soon,x

I used a large v shaped pillow when I had my surgery 3 n half months ago :-)

I had in total about 4 weeks of work, ul need it. I work with children n I didn't do any lifting etc till at least 6 weeks when I saw my surgeon n got all clear to do so.. And we waited about 1 week or so for sex, but like the other lady said he did all the work too :-) lol x good luck x

Mine isn't to bad anymore I'm thinking. Mine might have been the swelling but don't wanna ginx myself

I'm not sure what mine was as it only happened a few times, and hasn't happened for ages now. I hope everyone else's problem is sorted soon xx

Wow! I would have liked to get that.

Sweet

Yer, apparently the normal gastric bypass has a success rate of about 70% and a fobi pouch has 90%

WHat exercise is everyone doing to help with their weight loss after gastric bypass surgery?

What's a fobi ring?

Sweet

It's a silicone ring they put at the opening of your stomach to stop ur stomach stretching back at a later date, i paid more money to have it fitted x

I had my gastric bypass surgery 3 months ago and was just wondering if anyone else had the fobi ring fitted?

I experience dry mouth a lot too and I don't get the 64 oz a day either. My doc said between 48-64...but I don't get 48 either. Water is gross to me now and pre surgery I use to love it. Maybe using the Crystal lite packets will help you be able to drink more...the palmegranite kind is quite good as well as the peach and rasberry tea

Yer I hate plain Water. I have to have something to flavour it slightly x

One weird outcome has been that over the 3 days of post op I actually gained 2 Ibs' date=' probably due to the glucose drip and other liquids one takes on board post op. But this morning (day 4) I lost 2 Ibs, so the ball is rolling [/quote']

I gained about 6/7lbs when I was in hospital lol but it everything they pump you with, I lost it couple days after being home and more right away :-)

Thanks Vamp. I didn't get any nausea at all' date=' I suppose that people vary. They gave me a couple of anti nausea doses into the IV in the first 24 hours but no Patches or anything. On the meds front took away From hospital: the anti-coagulent Clexane (think that Heparin) injection syringes for 1 week, long term supply of chewable antiacids called zoton fastabs (lansoprazole) and some soluble paracetamol (which I haven't needed as no longer any pain).[/quote']

Congrats!! I was the same after the op couldn't lie flat but within the week I was lying on my side n not long after on my tummy hehe xx I had shoulder/neck pain 2 days after realeased from hospital it was horrible. I left the op with antacids which I took for 4 weeks and some adult calpol, which I only took once for he gas shoulder pain! I never had any injections to bring away or Patches tho. Good luck with ur new life :-)

Same here if not Protein shakes at least Protein powder u mix into your food...Protein is all everyone talks about. You can Also research this online

Hmm maybe il ask him :-/

I experienced the same at about the same time. Double your Protein intake. You should always double scoop your drinks anyway' date=' remember we no longer absorb nutrients as before so we have to injest higher levels of the things we need. Also I take 1mg of Biotein three times a day. It took about a month but my hair is getting fuller and the shedding has slowed to a near normal rate. I am nearly seven months out and 84 lbs down...it's worth it![/quote']

Are u from the uk?

I don't take a Protein Drink, I've never been advised to by my surgeon?

When I bad my surgery the gave me a credit card size card to go in my purse. It's states iv had a bypass and that I have the FOBI ring fitted. It also has the name and number of my surgeon.x

K can u transfer 3 stones into pounds please

Iv lost 45lbs

When I decided I wanted a bypass I went to see my gp who referred me to see the bariactric surgeon, I had my appointment with him, he asked me a few questions, (I was in his room about 10mins if that) I had blood test and swabs before I left. I emailed him that night to say I wanted to go ahead with procedure and he emailed me back with possible dates. So from when I saw my gp to the actual date I had the surgery (26th jan 2012) it was less than 2 months. I had no diet to follow before hand to lose weight the only thing I had was a 2 week liver reduction diet right before my surgery :-) xx

I'm 10 weeks post op n have lost just over 3 stone.

I work with young children and I took just over 3 weeks off work, and when I went back I did not lift the children up or push buggies etc until my 6 week check when my surgeon gave me the all clear to do so :-) x

Hi yodelania, I was told to do purée for 4 weeks and then introduce soft foods between week 4 and 6. I was so glad when my 4 weeks were up, I hated the purée stage. It used to fill me up but everything tasted disgusting blended, some days I really did not want it at all as the taste wud make me gag, but iforced my self to eat it. As soon as I started on soft foods at week 4 ie cottage pie/ shepards pie, jacket potato etc things were Great x

Hi for, the fruit shoot I drink are 10 calories and only 1.6g sugar :-) and there great.. No I haven't tried them ones from wait rose. X

Umm have you tried cottage/ shepards pie? They are kinda softer

I'm not really sure tbh as I seem to be able to eat anything in small portions.

Iv not had a problem only a few times with the feeling of food sittin in my throat for about 20mins which is uncomfortable but apart from that.

I hope you get things sorted soon Hun xx

I'm from uk. Im having a hard time getting in all my fluids, but I think fruit shoots are great! :-) I'm 10 weeks post op x

I'm 2 and a half month post op, and I'm really worried about Hair loss I've heard it normally happens at 3 months! Has any one experienced it?? And does anyone know of any thing you can take to make it slow down (I know it can't be stopped if you get it) but dont know if there is something to help it. Currently I am taking forceval, calichew, evening primrose oil and cod liver oil with A-Z Vitamins on a daily basis! :-) x

Ah there's someone else who experience this, iv tried searching for the same thing online but couldn't find anything! Yer it's not a nice feeling, but

Luckily for me it doesn't happen very often. How long are you back on purée for? X