MrsVanderbilt

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Yes, I've had this same "problem" since my surgery last May. I kind of like it because I can't eat sweets like I used to.

47 lbs. Size 20 to a size 14.

The mystery has been solved. I developed a hiatal hernia and diverticulum since my sleeve in May. I'm so glad I know what has been causing me pain when I eat and drink. I will now have surgery to correct it. Not crazy about another surgery, but looking forward to feeling good again. I've been suffering for over a month with this.

Rome, I couldn't have said it better myself. This is the first time in my life that I don't think of myself being on a diet. I've changed my life. Nothing is off limits, but I try to make smart choices. I'm 11 weeks postop (sleeved 5/14) and I'm down 44lbs. I don't stress over the numbers. I was a 20/22 preop and now I'm a 14/16. However, I've been having problems eating and drinking for the past few weeks. Lots of chest pain and the feeling of food getting stuck, spasms, etc. I'm doing a HIDA scan soon since the ultrasound of my gallbladder checked out ok. These problems have caused me to become dehydrated, get a UTI, and I'm also unable to swallow my Vitamins. I'm a hot mess at the moment. But I'm better than where I used to be! I'm off 2 prescription blood pressure meds.

i was preggo 2 years ago and i had a lot of hair loss. which was weird because they always say your hair and nails are supposed to be beautiful while you are pregnant.

They are sending me for an ultrasound of my gallbladder.

Thanks everyone. I will call today. I called my doc 2 weeks ago and the nurse acted like it wasn't a big deal. She said it sounded like reflux, and that i should take Prilosec twice a day, and Hyoscyamine every 4 hours.

**UPDATED 8/18/14** The mystery has been solved. I developed a hiatal hernia and diverticulum since my sleeve in May. I'm so glad I know what has been causing me pain when I eat and drink. I will now have surgery to correct it. Not crazy about another surgery, but looking forward to feeling good again. I've been suffering for over a month with this. So i'm about 10 weeks postop. For the last 2 weeks i've been struggling to eat and drink. I get stomach spasms, and when i try to eat it feels like it gets stuck in my throat. After I attempt to eat solid food I get super nauseated. One time i vomited. The only thing that doesn't make me feel bad is a Starbucks nonfat mocha. I'm dehydrated, have a UTI, and my nails are brittle because i'm unable to take my Vitamins. Don't know what i should do, but i'm miserable.

I'm so sorry. My mom did the exact same thing to me. I specifically told her not to tell ANYONE about my surgery, and she told everyone. I felt so betrayed as well. I let her know that it hurt me that she betrayed my confidence and that my fat is my own business. I will never tell her a secret again. Lesson learned.

I ordered what I thought was a lemonade at a restaurant, but it had Sprite in it. It burned my tummy deep down inside!

You are living the dream! How amazing it must feel to be comfortable in your own skin. We are planning a family vacation to Florida in a few months and I hope I feel more comfortable in a bathing suit by then. Have a great time at Disney World, and ride the Rock N Roller Coaster a few times for me!

Dr. Lavin did my gastric sleeve surgery in May 2014. I'm 8 weeks postop and very pleased so far. I only met him once and he had a really good bedside manner. He is one of the top bariatric surgeons in Louisiana and is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery. I felt 100% comfortable with him. His staff is quick to respond to questions via phone and email. I don't usually have to wait too long in his office prior to an appointment. Their nutritionist is a WITCH. Couldn't stand her. She is a very rude and curt woman who complains that she has to repeat the same thing over and over all day. Would I recommend him? So far, definitely.

You look so young and thin. Inspiring!

Does anyone have a food that is still off limits per their doctor?

Hi May Sleevers! What does a typical day consist of for you? I've been stalled for almost 3 weeks and am wondering if I'm not eating enough? Breakfast - Syntrax Matrix Protein shake Snack - Dannon Light & Fit strawberry yogurt lunch - Tuna salad 3oz Snack - Mozz cheese stick dinner - Kidneys Beans with turkey sausage 1/3-1/2 cup Snack - Protein Peanut Butter Ball I don't drink enough Water. I might have 10oz all day. I also only take my Vitamins once or twice a week because I stay nauseated. I vomited for the first time this weekend. I'm having a hard time with stomach spasms again.

you are such an inspiration. thanks for posting!

Protein Peanut Butter Balls 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter (i used Peter Pan) 1/2 cup Syntrax Matrix Peanut Butter Cookie protein powder 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup oat bran Mix your dry ingredients first, then everything else. Makes 8. 158 calories 7.4 grams of protein Delicious and husband approved!

How are you feeling? Has your doc said why you might be having problems walking?

I found several posts online that said Insure Nutrition is actually charging you (and your insurance) for the scar cream because insurance will not cover the drinks. Many people say their insurance has been charged $5000 for the scar cream. Just be sure to do your homework. Sometimes if it sounds too good to be true, it really is.

Because of the whole no drinking before or after meals...I never drink anymore! I have a Protein shake for Breakfast and about 10 oz of Water all day. How can I work on this? Do you follow the "no drinking" rule?

May 14th sleever here. For some reason the stomach spasms have returned, and i'm having a hard time drinking Water. it causes spasms and makes me nauseated. i dread taking my Vitamins because those really make me want to puke. i'm down 35lbs in 8 weeks, and i'm shopping in my own closet which is great. i eat about 600-800 calories a day, and have about 60 grams of Protein a day. It is so weird now that food doesn't have the same meaning it did before the surgery. I don't eat for enjoyment anymore. I only eat because i have to. The weekends are hard because family and friends always go out to eat and i could care less because i can only have like 3 bites of something, and then it makes me feel sick. my 15 month old and i will split a meal and still have leftovers. at least i'm a cheap date.

Syntrax Matrix Peanut Butter Cookie. If you add a little PB2 it makes it extra peanuty.

So I'm about 8 weeks post op and the stomach spasms have returned. Up until about a week ago I was able to eat just about anything with no problem. Now nothing agrees with me except Protein drinks and it is difficult to drink Water sometimes too. Any thoughts? Should I call my doc?