catwoman7

some people become lactose intolerant - at least temporarily (although sometimes permanently) after WLS, and some people can't tolerate sugar alcohols (the artificial sweeteners they put in a lot of those things). SO maybe one of those??

I've always done Centrum (or the generic equivalent) and haven't had any issues. Lots of WLS patients take them. As long as a vitamin meets the ASBMS (American Society of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeons) requirements, it should be fine. for calcium citrate, I have three ways I take it --- Upcal D (a powder which I mix into things like yogurt), generic calcium citrate tablets from Walgreens or CVS, and Bariatric Advantage calcium chews which are great for traveling or for when you're out and about and not near your regular calcium stash (I always keep a few of them in my purse for that reason).

it's a stall. You'll get those periodically. Just stick to your plan and it will break. My first one lasted two weeks.

I used to like Quest a lot. Quest Hero's are esp good. Oh Yeah Ones are also pretty good (make sure you get Oh Yea One and not regular Oh Yea's, though - the "one" means one gram of sugar). Also, I've had a couple of Fit Crunch lately and love them. Power Crunch are also good, but not as filling as some of the others.

with perishable items like dairy and meats, I stick to the expiration date. With other things, I don't so much unless they're WAY out of date. I think they legally have to put an expiration date on food items, but many things can last weeks - or even months or years - beyond that. I don't think I'd try protein powder that was *years* out of date, but a couple of months? (or maybe even a few more than that?) - probably yes - unless it smelled funny.

like the above poster, I had very little pain. Although people are all across the board on this, it seems like most have little if any pain - so sorry you're one of the unlucky ones. My plastic surgery was MUCH more painful than my RNY was (and a much tougher recovery - yikes!!)

yep. And I still occasionally have smoking dreams even though I quit smoking 25 years ago!

I never had problems with eggs, but I do know it's pretty common. Most people can eat them eventually, though

the first few weeks can be tough - but you WILL get through this. Life does get back to normal after awhile. My eating habits can never be the same as they were pre-surgery (I now eat fewer calories, smaller portions, less fat & bad carbs, more protein), but I don't really feel any different than I did before (other than 200 lbs lighter, of course...).

mine deflated. Got very saggy - as in - I looked like I was 90 years old. But after plastic surgery - ta da! - I look like I'm 20 again! (errr...at least in the chest, anyway...)

over 200 lbs. At my lowest, I'd lost 235 lbs, but I've gained 12-15 lbs since then (I saw 12-15 because it varies from day to day). So if you go by my weight right now, I've lost c. 220 lbs.

I've had two skin removal surgeries (lower half & upper half). Yep - big surgeries (six hours each) and much tougher recovery than weight loss surgery. I'm glad I had them, but they're no walk in the park. Just so you know, no one can tell by looking at me that I had them, because it was pretty easy to hide my excess skin - I just had to watch what I wore (slightly long-ish, slightly oversized shirts - and elbow-length or longer sleeves). Now, I can wear anything. Of course, *I* know I look totally different underneath my clothes now - more like a normal person. No more stuffing my stomach skin into my jeans or tummy-control leggings and no having to pick up my excess stomach skin when I shower so I can clean underneath it. And no more skin slapping up against me while doing certain exercises. But when clothed, it's not obvious. Again, my excess skin wasn't hard to hide as long as I wore the "right" clothes - but still, I'm glad it's gone.

I would pick up some individual packets of protein - some you'll like, some you won't - and it's not cheap to do it that way, but on the other hand, then you're not stuck with some enormous $40 tub of something you can't stand. You can get individual packets at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe - or online. I personally like Syntrax and Unjury products, but people's tastes are all over the board.

is this all the time or mostly after you eat? Are you a bypass or a sleeve patient? If all the time, things should get better fairly soon. I remember the first few weeks were kind of tough. Remember to eat slowly and if your stomach doesn't seem ready to move on to the next phase, then don't....take your time. If you are a bypass patient and it's mostly after you eat, there's a chance you could be developing a stricture. If slowing down doesn't help, keep your surgeon updated. If it's a possible stricture, they'll do an upper endoscopy and stretch it out if they find it (easy, painless "fix" that'll make you feel better right away, if that's what it is). You are in the right time frame for that - they almost always occur during the first three months post-surgery. I had one at four weeks and another at eight weeks. If you're a sleeve patient, though, this is probably NOT what it is. From what I understand, sleeve patients can get them, but they're VERY rare in sleevers (they happen to about 5% of bypassers)

at less than 1000, you should still be losing weight, esp given your activity level. Definitely make sure you're getting enough protein - but otherwise, I'd ask the dietitian or surgeon. I was at 1000 or slightly over at a year out, and I still lost weight (albeit very slowly) until I was around 18-20 months out. Are you still weighing, measuring, and logging everything you eat? (not trying to be critical here - just trying to figure out what might be going on)

how many calories are you averaging a day? Is it possible to cut back on them?

with fruit, I started with berries. Now at four years out, I can eat pretty much any fruit except citrus fruits (the acid bothers my stomach). Cooked veggies are much easier on your stomach than raw, so start with those. I can usually eat raw veggies now, too, but sometimes they irritate my stomach, even this far out. as an above poster said, though, check your plan first - they're all different.

I don't think I've ever read any statistics, but most people do lose their hunger - at least for a few months (some up to a year or so). A few lucky people never get theirs back, but most of us do at some point. even if you don't, yes - you'll be hungry - but don't forget, you'll have 85% less stomach. So you will still lose weight. But most likely you will lose your hunger for several months, too.

from what I've heard/read (from hanging out on various bariatric boards for the last five or so years), it does help most people. Not all - but most.

yes - a lot of people. Some just hate them, some get gastric distress from them. Even people years out. Fortunately, I've always been able to tolerate them - but some people can't.

it should go away. Some people have to go through the steps slower than the surgeon's guidelines because their stomachs aren't quite ready to move to the next step yet. Going slower than the schedule is fine - getting ahead of the schedule is not.

I've taken Centrum (or the generic equivalent) since day 1. Walgreens and CVS both have generics. I took the chewable version for the first few months, then switched over to a regular tablet. for calcium, I take a couple of different versions. When at home I either take generic tablets or mix some Upcal D powder into my yogurt (for my breakfast dosage). I always have Bariatric Advantage chews with me for when I'm out & about and it's time for my calcium (I take one of the other versions when I'm at home because they're cheaper - but BA chews are great for when you're away from home or traveling)

I think the best guidelines to follow are put out by the American Society of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeons. Some surgeons keep up with current research, some don't. ASBMS reflects the research. I follow these now (although these are pretty much what my clinic recommends, too). You have to scroll down a bit to find the vitamin recommendations: https://asmbs.org/app/uploads/2008/09/ASMBS-Nutritional-Guidelines-2016-Update.pdf

^^^ what she said...

slowdown almost always happens after the first month. I dropped down to about 10 lbs a month (give or take a couple of pounds) during months 2-6. After about month 6, my weight loss dropped even further. The more you lose, the slower it goes, because the less you weigh, the fewer calories your body needs. if you're following your plan and weighing/measuring your food, you won't stretch your stomach.