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I've had this happen to me a few times. Once, I literally passed out and woke up about 2 hrs later. Shoved in some sugar and was fine in a bit. NOTHING to the extent you have. I do see some sequela with long term RNY (2003 also), but I'd change nothing. Still glad I did it. Just adapting as need be. Hope you're better.

OOPS! That was 2 -4 HOURS. Sorry!

I'm a Nuclear Medicine technologist and we do a study just to determine that! Typically, 90% of what you eat is gone from the stomach in 2-4%; that's the "normal" range. It is effected by what you eat, how much you eat and if you have Fluid at the same time. With RNY bypass, it's typically faster. I haven't done enough studies on "sleeve" patients to give you an average. Hope this helps.

My surgery was in 2003 and revised in 2008. It is NOT a funeral for food!!! You do have to be smart. At first, there will be things your body doesn't want you to eat. But over time, I have found NOTHING that I can't eat. Just don't eat so much. If you go out, share or plan on taking a bunch home to enjoy later. I don't imbibe, so I can't answer to the alcohol; but it gets into your system much faster so people get drunk quicker. And those are all empty calories, so again, SMALL amounts. Hope this helps. And bypass is still the gold standard from my understanding. Sleeve preserves more stomach and stomach acids so the digestion is a bit different. Sleeve people: is this what you understand to be true?

?? Did you have renal (kidney) disease going into this?? Did they admit you to address the severe anemia? I'm really sorry you're having all these issues! What state are you in?

When in your entire life have you ever lost 20 lbs. in just 2 weeks!? Re. the surgery; I had repair of hiatal hernia that was quite bad and involved esophagus. This was done separate and I woke in recovery in the worst pain I have ever had in my LIFE. It gets better. Be patient and focus on the GOOD. Amazing wt loss in short time; less GERD symptoms. Each day you'll have less pain and note more benefits.

The body needs intrinsic factor (IF) to absorb B12 from the stomach. When you have RNY, you don't have enough IF to absorb the B12 you need, so pills are not as effective with us. B12 sublingual is absorbed through the blood. If that works for you, you don't need the injections. It's cheaper and more convenient. The spray is also good. Good info re. the gel. UCK!!

You're eating too much, too fast or not chewing well enough. And just 7 weeks out, I'm surprised you're eating hamburger. You're pouch has to get used to things again. Introduce the items slowly. One day they might be fine and another day, cause nothing but distress. CHEW, CHEW, CHEW. And maybe start with something less hard to digest. Let the pain guide you. Good luck; looks like you're making good progress!

Yes, I have issue with junk food and crazing. You will be sorry you are giving in so early. I was so stupid that I put back on about 55 lbs and had a revision surgery. (And yes, I still have issues!) Some of the bariatric food/vitamin places sell versions of healthier chips that aren't bad. And the raw carrots option was a good suggestion. Good luck.

NO! First of all, it's not a soft food. Second, I very much doubt the GI tract could handle that gassy roughage that soon after surgyer.

My first night after surgery, I had THE most VIVID dream of a perfectly made grilled cheese and Tomato sandwich. And I would watch my brother eat and TELL him how! Like; take a bite of that fried chicken and a spoonful of macaroni and cheese with it!! You're just suffering a loss. It's not unusual to feel what you're feeling. Re. change in diet from 10 years ago; things change and techniques and opinions change re. what and when you can eat. You're pouch will be the final boss. Good luck.

Your body will thank you AND......you'll be full more often from all the Vitamins and get in Water at the same time. All leads toward the goal of a beautiful, more healthy you!!! Have a great day!

The purpose of all the Vitamins is because your new pouch can't absorb all you need at one time. To take (i.e.) 3 vitamins at one time will defeat this purpose. You might take 1 Vitamin and 1 Calcium together; but not 2 vitamins at the same time or 2 calcium at the same time. Until you are allowed to cut down on the amount of vitamins you take, you will seem to be taking something all day long! Hope this helps.

RNY 2003; revision 2008; I've been on prevacid for YEARS! Every time I try to go off of it, I get ulcers. If you need it, you need it.

Did they recheck your thyroid levels?

Yeah; enjoy it while it lasts! It's called the honeymoon period.

I had a similar problem. This was about 7-8 yrs. after a revision. Ended up having surgery for a hiatal hernia. Showed most of my anatomy (gastric pouch) was above the diaphrahm. Anyway, it solved the problem.

Try the liquid Isopure. Smooth. Grape and orange served cold aren't bad.

I Hated almost everyone I tried. The only one that was palatable to me was Isopure. Make sure you get the no carb one. Grape and orange, to ME, were the best. I didn't like the powder. And they tasted better cold.

That isn't dumping. That's just pushing it too fast. Your pouch isn't ready for that stuff yet.

I'm not at all surprised it's a clot. Sorry it took so long for it to be figured out. This is serious stuff. Hope you feel better.

Glad you went to the Dr. Good luck.

I'm a nurse and nuclear medicine technologist. DVT is going to be one of the first things they rule out. Any Abdominal surgery can pose that risk up to 6 months. Have it checked. Other symptoms can include warmth and redness in that area. If a clot in the leg breaks and goes to the lungs, it can be very, very serious. Don't play around. See a Dr. to be on the safe side.

So they don't dry out from being open. You have to blink to replenish tear layer which protects the eye. Or keep them closed! You have no control over this if you are anesthetizeed.

Be proud of it and wear it as a badge of courage and commitment!