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It's not that it will kill you, but drinking after eating flushes the food out of the pouch, making it so that you feel hungry again. Basically, it's like sabotage to the surgery. Once you get into the routine of waiting 30 minutes after eating to drink, it won't seem like too big of a deal. =) You just gotta keep the routine up and re-train your brain.

Congratulations!

Thank you both! I ended up taking a Zofran tablet I had leftover, and will try watered-down pedialyte.

*rehydrate. Not dehydrate.

Hey everyone! I have unfortunately caught a stomach bug from my boyfriend causing me to have radical bowel movements and extreme nausea accompanied with some vomiting. I am finally able to keep Water down, so I'm trying to dehydrate, but I'm still extremely nauseated. I was wondering what you all take/took if/when this happens? I heard that Peptobismol is a no-no because it has NSAIDS in it. Please help? Thank you!

The taste can also be metallic, like you've been sucking on nickles and pennies. And absolutely!!! Flavoring in Water definitely helps get the taste out, if only temporarily.

Amen, honey! Hahaha I've lost 48 pounds since the 3rd of September! Granted, I had complications, but the surgery is doing it's job as my tool. The taste will go away eventually.

May I ask what happened? I had the same issue. Part of my healing intestine began to stricture around the rest of my intestine and stop the blood flow/create a blockage. My bypass was on the 3rd of September, and my emergency surgery was on the 7th. I slept on a recliner until last night. I tried sleeping on my bed, and I managed, but my back and hips hurt so badly because I spent a month in the recliner. I got my G-tube taken out last Tuesday, and my 21 staples out today, and am now not as nervous to sleep on my side or tummy. However, I still don't have very strong ab muscles due to being cut in half. Keep positive, and only do what your body tells you it's comfortable doing. Don't over-do it or push yourself.

Does it kind of taste like nail polish remover? Or bitter? And is there kind of a coating of the awful taste in your mouth? It's called ketosis. Your body, in it's new weight loss, is releasing ketones which can cause that awful taste. I'm a month out and still taste it occasionally, but it used to be so bad that I'd feel like puking in the mornings.

Hey everyone. I am technically two and a half weeks post-op. I am feeling extremely emotional. I notice that I am irritable above all else, but also feel like I just want to cry. I have an IUD and haven't really PMSed for over a year, but this feels a lot like when I did. However, I wasn't ever this emotional even when going through that time of month. I'm just so confused. Do any of you feel overly-emotional? If so, how do you deal with your emotions? Any tips or tricks for keeping positive and not letting the emotions get to me? Thanks guys!

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this? I'm one week out and I have the worst pain lower left of my belly button. It's a searing pain that feels like something is ripping. I normally tolerate pain very well, but once this pain catches it stops me in my tracks. If so how long did this lay before you felt better??? Everything else is perfect.

I had the same pain. It would wake me up out of a dead sleep. I thought I was just being a sissy to the pain. Due to my mother's wishes, I went to the emergency room, had a CT scan, and everything looked normal. Two days later, they went in for and emergency diagnostic surgery. It turned out that part of my intestine that was trying to heal decided to begin to stricture around the rest of my intestine and cause a serious blockage. I pray that this isn't what you're going through. If it doesn't start to feel better, please be safe rather than sorry and go to the doctor.

My bypass surgery was on the third. Emergency surgery was on the seventh. I finally got to go home on the sixteenth.

Hey everyone. I had surgery on the 3rd. My incision sights don't hurt, nor does sitting up too badly. However, the gas bubbles are killing me! Are there any special tricks you guys can offer to help me try to get rid of them? I've been walk-walk-walking, and it seems to help for about twenty minutes to a half an hour, and then they become excruciating again. Any tips would be great! Thank you!

You can do it! Just keep reminding yourself that your life and health is worth so much more than food. As for the pickles, I'd watch the caloric intake, sugars, and sodium. Keep that heart healthy for your surgery!

I did feel that way. But ultimately I know that this will be the best option for me in regaining my health. If you aren't comfortable, tell your surgeon that it's not what you want to do. You are your best advocate. You know you and your body better than anyone else on this earth. Do what feels right for you.

I did feel that way. But ultimately I know that this will be the best option for me in regaining my health. If you aren't comfortable, tell your surgeon that it's not what you want to do. You are your best advocate. You know you and your body better than anyone else on this earth. Do what feels right for you.

By "this", I mean bypass. =)

To bad my willpower sucks! Lol

It's something that I'm trying to develop more and more. Lol So far it's been working pretty well!

I just started my pre op diet today! So far for me I just have to stay out of the kitchen area. food is all I an think about!! My surgery date is September 1st!!

Awesome! I know that feeling. I purposely put chocolates in front of me while I was watching tv. I know this is weird, but I would see a commercial with a fit lady and then look at the chocolates. I kept telling myself "Chocolates or that body. Those are your options." It definitely tested my willpower out!

Congratulations! Can't wait to share this journey with you!

@@kmc0812 Umm I've been an emotional rollercoaster since I got a surgery date! LOL

The one downside to being on this diet is that I have no energy. I can do my daily walks, and chores, but once all is said and done I am POOPED. I find myself falling asleep at the most random times of day. This makes me cry, because I feel so tired all the time.

Then there's all of the fears & worries I have of surgery. I know the rewards far outweigh the risks, but the sheer realization alone that this life changing thing is going to happen to me is scary and exciting all at the same time and this makes me cry.

Then there's worries about post-surgery problems, physically and emotionally and mentally. This makes me cry.

Then there's worries about relationships with people changing after surgery, this makes me cry.

Then there's commercials on TV that I normally wouldn't cry at, but now I'm crying.

I think I'm just hungry. LOL

But seriously, what you're going through is normal I think. I'm still pretty new at this myself but have read so many posts on here that make me feel so much better. Everyone on here is supportive and informative and welcoming. It has made this journey for me so much easier knowing that I am not alone, and even after all is said and done, I can still come back here for help & support.

Keep your head up! You're stronger than you think! xo

Thank goodness, because I was so worried that I was suffering from some sort of pre-surgical anxiety induced depression, even though I've never been depressed. Lol

You are all awesome! Thank you! I've definitely experienced the head ache and hating life. Hahaha my poor boyfriend is a saint. I've been more emotional the lady five days than I have been the last two years. Have you experienced this at all? The Mexican Tortilla Soup broth sounds sloppily good! I'll have to try it! =) Walker is my middle name! Hahaha I walk at least half an hour a day, so I'm glad to hear it helps. Thank you all for your support! I can't wait to share all of our journeys! =)

*last five days. Hahaha oops.

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I have been following everyone's journeys for about three months now. I am 22 years old, and my surgery is scheduled for Sept 3, 2015! I am very excited! =) I have a very supportive boyfriend and wonderful family, so for that I am very blessed. I am currently on the two-week Liver Shrinking Diet (which I call LSD to get a laugh from people). Are any of you currently doing LSD as well? If so, what are all of your trials and triumphs? I have not cheated once so far. The first three days were the worst, even though I'm only on day four..... =P If there are things you are doing to keep your mind off of bad foods or ways that keep you inspired to continue, please share them! Any words of advice are welcome as well! Thank you. I look forward to chatting with you guys!