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I had bypass but I still think about it too. At one meal it seems I can eat so much and then the next day, barely anything and I am full. It reminds me that I still have restriction and gives me comfort. Just gotta make sure not to eat around the restriction.

What @@KindaFamiliar said. (He is better with words.... )

@@mizzzzzzT - 50g is probably not too much. But have you checked out Fairlife Skim milk? It has lower sugar than most. Also, if you are eating sugar free popsicles, there are still 4g carbs in those (from sugar alcohols). Not an issue I think but I just noticed it when I thought I was lower carb and couldn't figure out where they were coming from.

I was going to say the same as @@James Marusek. Bypass will really help you with maintenance. You will just need to be sure to work continually with a NUT and may have to increase your calories faster than some. For what it's worth, I have never lost 30 pounds a month or any of the other crazy numbers people quote. I lost fairly steadily at 12-15 pounds the first few months and then 10ish pounds per month. I am 10 1/2 months post-op and down 110 pounds since surgery. You will just get to goal and move on to maintenance quicker than most of us are able to.

@@Lemm61 - Great news! June 1 will be here before you know it!

Oh, by the way, have you discovered PB2 yet? I just had an evening snack of sugar free dark chocolate pudding snack mixed with 1/2 scoop of chocolate Protein powder (Precision Engineered whey Protein Isolate) and 1/2 Tbsp of PB2. It was SOOOO Yummy!! Adding PB2 to some of the shakes might help also if she is a fan of Peanut Butter.

Demand narcotics. That is absurd. There is no reason you should live in pain. It could just land you in the hospital. While it can cause constipation, you just have to manage it and not stay on them forever. The first 5 days can be pretty rough. Some people are able to go without the meds, but better to have them and not use them than to land in the ER with uncontrolled pain.

Yep. Just posted about same in another thread. Seems to be fairly common. I had a lot of trouble with it early on when I was exercising but not enough calories. I was just plain weak! I am 10 1/2 months post-op and have had the same issue in the last week (oddly since it isn't a lack of calories issue). It should resolve. If you are on BP meds, call the dr and get it checked. In the meantime, just be really careful when standing up too quickly.

I agree @@Christinamo7, @@KindaFamiliar is the best!! And I agree - I totally don't recognize other people when I see their pics so you think I would understand this phenomenon, but I do not yet... Now if I would actually post my pics somewhere on here, you could tell me if I really do look THAT different. (Well to be honest, seeing the pics side by side might make me realize that I am unrecognizable...) I still hate pics though, so there is that....

Anyone else bothered by this statement? I mean, I know the people mean well and I am VERY open about my surgery, but I must admit, this is the one comment I am really having a little trouble with. I checked in at a hotel last week on business and they asked for my ID, and the clerk looked me up and down and finally said "Are you sure this is you?" Um, yea - why would I carry around an ID of some random 330 pound person? Guess it is time for a new drivers license... Anywho, I know I will get used to the comments and I know they will even eventually stop completely, but in the meantime, when I look in the mirror, I still see the same face staring back at me (although much thinner/bonier face) so it is hard to hear that I do not look the same to others. Perhaps because I was in complete denial about how I looked in the first place nearly 140 pounds ago... PS - Anyone ever stare at their ticker and think "surely there is a mistake and that cannot be mine?"

It seems quite a few people have this issue. I especially had it early on when trying to exercise but not taking in enough calories. I was just flat out weak. Oddly, I have been having some dizzy spells this last week (I am 10 1/2 months out). It isn't blood pressure or blood sugar or lack of food or fluids, so not quite sure. Just be careful getting up too quickly. It should resolve itself. Oh and I just remembered, my NUT specifically told me it was lack of carbs....

Sounds like good news! Fingers crossed!

I really like the Krave brand. It is VERY tender so especially easier to eat early out.

@@Kimberlyv715 - it really is the worse part. I don't remember the amount of med in the strips, but you can take more than 2. I think it is like 75 mg of simethecone per strip and the pills are dosage of 180 mg (sometimes more), so try 3 next time. Tomorrow will look better.... By the way, while I have no explanation for this, absolutely every surgery I have had, the 3rd day (today for you) is the worst day. I took my mom for colonscopy yesterday and I overheard a doctor telling a tonsillectomy patient the same thing and my dad's orthopedic surgeon also said the same. So, take heart, 3rd day is the worst. And certainly after day 5, things let up. Hang in there!!

What about Laughing Cow cheese wedges? They have a little Protein and are super creamy. That might work. Or sugar free pudding Snacks or yogurt with 1/2 scoop of Protein powder mixed in?

Yea this is really the tough part. I agree that chewing on ice and/or a sugar free popsicle really helped when I felt that desire to chew. Hang in there. A couple of times, I just had to go to bed and close the door to avoid the kitchen. It does get easier....

I used the pickle pops in the first couple of weeks post-op too. Really helped with the savory craving and helped get in some fluids. Very high in salt (which I am sure you know) so I probably wouldn't have more than 1 a day (post-op I mean).

When you say "cannot tolerate", what exactly do you mean? Is it the taste you just cannot tolerate or are you having trouble keeping more solid foods down? If it is the latter, it could be a stricture which can happen around the stage you are at.

I am sorry you are miserable. That gas pain is really the worst. You are doing everything you can for it - walking, sipping, gas-x, heating pad. Keep using your pain med and those other things. How much Gas-X are you using? If it is the strips, you will need more than 1 to get any effect. Meanwhile, it is just time and I know that is not what you wanted to hear. You just have to bear it the first few days and by day 5, everything should ease up....

It may just be acid. If you were not prescribed a PPI, then take Zantac. I promise it will help!!

Yummy! I had BBQ pulled pork at an outdoor fair today. It was great! I skipped the bun but must have eaten too fast, because I got full and stuck fairly quick. I survived though and it sure was good!

They have a coconut flavor that is clear. You might look at that one.

@@ssflbelle - So sorry you are having so much pain! I am glad the drs took you seriously though and hope they can find a good resolution soon!

I agree with what everyone else said about the danger to your stomach by eating those things, but having said that I don't have to cook for others and have said several times that would be difficult. And I very much understand the temptation / addiction to food - you are certainly not alone with this. Now, let's see if we can come up with some strategies to help you get through it. Maybe you can have your meal or even your shake BEFORE you start cooking and then you will be full while you are cooking and won't want their food because you are so full? Or maybe have your meal ready so you can sit and eat with them and eat your meal. Look, this is a tough road. The head hunger is what got most (if not all) of us to the point we needed surgery. The first few weeks are tough.... but I promise they get easier. You just have to come up with some strategies to get through the first few weeks until it becomes more of a habit. Good luck! You came this far, you can totally go all the way!

I know it is frustrating but at least you knew to expect it. It is just part of the process. There is nothing you can do to "break" it. I am 10 1/2 months post-op and I have them occasionally and then you will see a big drop when it breaks. Your body needs to break to catch up. For now, stick to the program and stay off the scale. It will drive you crazy! 16 pounds in 3 weeks is amazing! Congratulate yourself and as @InnerSurferGirl says - EMBRACE THE STALL....