no onions

no onions: because I hate them (they pollute so many dishes) and I am not super creative. I'm the person who will order without onions whether it indicates it or not. I'm the person who will also say, "I did order that with no onions, right?" I'm the person that sends salads, sandwiches back if I find and or detect the taste of onion, with the instruction of "make it brand new, please." *Also no: chives, scallions, green onion, etc. *Servers probably love me. *Fun fact: I can say no onions in 5 languages. I traveled some in a previous job. Result of biting into raw onion accidentally? Immediate gagging/heaves. I've mellowed somewhat as I've gotten older.

My past experience with liquid diets did not result in diarrhea. It did result in small bowel movements, sometimes... I would describe this as "loose" but not diarrhea. That being said, if you're post surgery, I cannot comment on what's normal (for me) yet. My surgery is later this month. Good luck to you!

My sleeve surgery is scheduled for later this month. I go from excited to not thinking about it all. I awoke this morning, sleeping on my stomach, and had a few moments of weirdness. I thought I had just had my surgery and was almost in a (dazed-sleepy) panic about hurting myself by sleeping on my stomach. So - apparently I'm thinking about the whole thing more than I thought - thank you subconscious!

I think I would probably try and set expectations in advance of the visit. In my opinion you should consider your recovery to be the priority. My surgery is scheduled for later this month so I cannot speak to energy levels. Best of luck to you!

Thanks so much for the kind words! Will definitely update on my progress. I may even add my (horrible) photo! :-)

@@Angie85 It's a prescription - my gastroenterologist prescribed it for me. If you don't have a specialist, I would consider looking up the bile acid malabsorption / bile salts diarrhea and take the info to your Dr. My primary Dr. just kept telling me I needed more Fiber and was very unhelpful with respect to this problem. The gastro guy knew exactly what it was based on my description and said some % of gallbladder patients report it as a side-effect. Good luck to you!

I'm not planning any food funerals. I've personally had enough over the years. I can completely understand the desire to have one. @@lauren8486 On my most successful diets, I would begin to crave healthy stuff, like carrots, mmm mmm doesn't a carrot sound good. And it really did sound good!

Wow and glad you're feeling better! I want to make sure I understand -- you experienced the bile leak after your surgery 3 years ago, or it somehow happened after your gastric sleeve surgery in May? I had my gallbladder removed in my early 20s and didn't have any complications initially. I say initially, because shortly after (few months) I would have the dire need to use the bathroom after eating. It's only been within the last 2 years that I've been diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption (aka bile salts diarrhea and several other names) and treated with Cholestryamine (mix powder with water/juice - I think some people can get pill form). Cholestryamine made a night and day difference in my life and my symptoms are gone as long as I consistently drink the medicine in the morning.

Insurance, possibly the most rigorous part (to-date) of the whole gastric sleeve journey, has approved my procedure. It took 3 days to approve after my surgeon's office finally submitted all of the paper-work. I'm scheduled for surgery in the middle of June, first patient of the day -- my hope is that the surgeon is well rested and on his "A" game. My program is through Washington University in St. Louis. http://www.weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/ The program has a ton of requirements, similar to many others. I started exploring Bariatric programs and options in December 2015 and joined this site in January 2015. Bariatric Pal has been tremendously helpful in answering my questions and sometimes even entertaining. I hope to be able to contribute more about my experience post-surgery and give back to others. Good luck to all!

June 17 here - anxious, but feel prepared as possible. This site has been very helpful.

Had my gallbladder removed many years ago. Surgery was fine. I did experience something like "dumping" syndrome when I would eat. It's called bile acid malabsorption or bile salts diarrhea. Many people do not have this complication, but it sucks if you do. For me and many others it is totally treatable with medication. I take cholestryamine and It works wonders! Best of luck to you.

@@LipstickLady That awful font. My rant is not terribly serious, but I really cannot tolerate reading the pink cursive font. For the love of -whatever- please show some mercy on my eyes. :-)

@@IcanMakeit That seems like a good point. I've heard that as well, but have never tried it for recreation or medical.

Awesome! (and the obligatory Go Mizzou, Go Sarah!)

Congratulations and thank you so much for posting your story and photos. This helps motivate me a ton, or should I say bunch. I think I'll say bunch.

I appreciate this info. so much! I'm going to go out and buy a Keurig (though I'll have to try and find an older model since Keurig now checks for authorized k-cups, or some such nonsense).

I read this experience with her employer and felt white-hot righteous indignation on the OPs behalf. I hope the OP is able to work this out in her favor. Good luck!

@@reebat Where are you finding k-cup soups? I read something about Campbell's creating a product, but haven't found anything online. I must not be googling the right thing? Thanks in advance!

@@Sparklingbeauty53 Nooooo. I hope I don't crave them. People I know wouldn't know what to think. If I mistakenly eat something that has raw red or white onion I gag and heave. It's very dramatic (or I'm very dramatic about it).

I appreciate you sharing this as well!

Hi @@Newlife@55 & @@Pepper123 Thank you both!

I've noticed over the last few days quite a few duplicate posts. It would be nice if there was a way to prevent them and/or clean them up.

@wannaBthinsoon Awesome for you! Hoping for the best!

In general weight-loss, it's always harder to lose the last bit of weight, so I suspect it is no different with WLS surgery. In the past, I've had to kick-up the exercise. I'm pre WLS surgery, but I think what I said still would apply. Hopefully some post WLS surgery folks will have some amazing tips! Good luck!

My Story – so far. This is a bit of a ramble. Hi everyone! I want to take a moment to thank you all for making Bariatric Pal such a great resource for people who are considering WLS or have had WLS. I am in the “considering” category myself. I am considering a program in the St. Louis area through BJC and Washington University Physicians. I attended my first seminar on Wednesday January 28 and have an appointment with the nurse practitioner and the patient coordinator next Thursday, February 5. The information provided on Bariatric Pal (the good, the bad and the ugly) prepared me for the seminar and has given me a level of comfort with the idea of WLS in general. I look forward to finding out more about my program and insurance requirements (no special insurance hoops, except BMI, but fully expect some administrative hiccups). I am 41 years old and at my highest weight – 332 lbs. (a month ago – who knows it is possibly higher today) and at 5’9” I feel miserable, physically. I had the unwanted experience of not fitting in a restaurant booth last weekend. I knew that day could be coming, but was surprised when it happened. I can lose weight with no problem. I have not been able to maintain a normal weight despite extreme efforts – I know many of you can relate. Like many of you, I have a closet full of clothes from medium shirts to 4x, pants from 34” waist to 50” waist – the s t r e t c h y “comfort waist” kind of 50” waist pants. I have not been fat my entire life, but it has been many years since I have been at a reasonable and healthy weight. My comorbidities include sleep apnea and (at the cusp of having a) fatty liver. For the moment, no diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, but I know that could be coming – our bodies are amazing, but can only compensate so long at this weight. I am very likely to choose surgery. I need new tools and strategies in the weight-loss effort. I will definitely post some photos later. I resist being in photos now (many of you understand what I mean). Best wish to everyone on this journey. Please keep posting the good, the bad and even the ugly – it helps! -no onions (I hate them severely – I hope my “tastes” do not change after surgery).