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I was told I would not feel hungry for about 3 weeks after surgery by my doctor. Needless to say that was an untruth. I feel hungry every single moment of every single day. Anybody else bought that lie ? What to do ? I brush my teeth , take walks, drink extra fluids..... . Is this really what my life is going to be about from now on?

I came out of surgery unstable with my blood pressure . Way too low. something like 60/50 . With meds and fluids I was on my way up the next day. Now, after 3 weeks it is down again. Today 90/55 . I take high blood pressure meds that Primary P prescribed. I get up and black out. I cut my meds in half only taking two of them, with no relief. I have passed out twice and am now afraid to get out and walk because I would not enjoy a face plant on concrete in front of may others. I have a doc appoint on Monday and we will be getting to the core of this issue fast I hope. Anybody else have BP issues

I had the good luck to have Dr Machado in Sacramento at Mercy San Juan. The greatest experience I could have had considering the procedure. She is just great, the best in the area as I am told by all the nurses I encountered. Use her if you can!

I am 3 wks out, and from Calif. My doc said 1/4 c Water, Protein drink for 1 month. After a month I get a T protein, 1T veggies, 1T of meat or fish or yogurt. When I read how much and how soon some of you can eat I get really jealous. I just keep thinking slow and steady

Well, I muddled through this faze and now don't feel hungry much. I started to really focus on protein, and water. It was just like night and day. It took the ole body a while for the dust to settle and make all right. I took everyone's advice and concentrated on protein, then water and it worked. Thank you all

Be patient! Go with Protein and I mean protein first, then Water, then vit. Drink plenty of water. Rest, and don't make your body rush into anything. You have just had major surgery, let the dust settle.

Use Piping Rock unflavored protein. I have not had a problem with "cottage cheese" by using this. It is also cheapest protein I have found. It is my absolutely favorite protein, and it can be used with liquid heated in the micro for about 1 min without curdling.

Try piping rock, it is the cheapest I have found that it mixes with warmer liquids without making "cottage cheese" in your glass. It has the least aftertaste. I use the unflavored and can mix anything with it. I have tried at least 10 different powders and really like this the best. I use the internet to purchase it, and it is shipped super quickly. Also, Bariatri choice has some great berry protein mixes too.

I am part of this club too. Surgery on Nov 4,2014 lost 12 lbs and have been stuck on 198 for two weeks. I was afraid that a stall this early out, 3 weeks, is a sign of doom. Your stories tell me we are normal and to keep on keeping on. I have no problem taking the water or protein, and am allowed 2T of soft protein foods 2xs a day. I only eat it once a day and try try try to drink and protein. I walk 40 min a day. Can anyone else tell me what their daily routine is?

I had to use that little bottle of liquid explosion the night before surgery to expel anything and I mean anything in my digestive tract. It just about took my ear wax and sucked my eyelashes right through me too. Just kidding. I then had surgery and still no Water to drink. I awoke around three in the morning ready to get up and walk. As I drug around my catheter bag and IV cart, I asked everyone I saw for water. Begged. I even offered to pay if nurses would slip me some. I started to chant.....WATER.........WATER............ No one felt sorry for me, all they gave me was one of those sponge lollipops. I think that was the most uncomfortable part of the surgery. No regrets though!

God bless ya. I am two pounds away from the same number. Keep up the hard work.......