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I work as a RN on a postpartum unit and I asked the lactation nurses about beast feeding and weight loss patients. I'm not sure if there are enough studies done with weight loss patients and breast feeding for her to give me a 100% answer but she said she wouldn't be surprised if there was less milk production, but everyone's body produces milk differently with or without WLS. But I think there is a section on this forum about women who have been pregnant with WLS. You might find a better answer there.

I couldn't drink lemonade until about 5 months out. It would always make me feel nauseas. Even crystal light lemonade.

I have attempted eating cereal it just didn't settle well with me.. eating and drinking at the same time. My surgeon said it was okay to take some sips during eating at first but in the long run it should be avoided.

sleeping on my stomach wasn't my issue. It was getting up from bed after laying down.. Trying to use my abdominal muscles to get up was pretty painful for me. But actually laying on my abdomen felt great. I would say it took at least 10-14 days for my abdomen to not hurt when trying to get up.

I'm not sure if there is any place I'm excited to shop at since a lot of places have plus size now. I will just be excited to not be required to shop at Lane Bryant(: I like the store it's just a bit pricey

I eat A LOT of chicken.. And surprisingly not tired of it. So many different ways to make it.

My first week wasn't too bad. I took liquid lortab and sip sip sip. Walking made me feel much better. I did have some heart burn but it wasn't too bad. I bought a ice pack and used it a lot for the discomfort. It sucked sleeping in a recliner for the first week or so though... I think that was the worst part for me.

I bought a shirt that was way to small and would try it on at random times and it would fit better each time.

Do any of you have good purée recipes? Making a list of items to try during that phase.

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I experimented with home made fruit smoothies at this stage and just added Protein powder... It was my favorite at that time.

I drink permier shakes also, the best tasting ones to me. I also use genpro for a unflavored Protein powder, I mix it into just about anything to add in extra protein.. I can hardly taste it!

@@Fame

Huh. I didn't realize suggesting doing what you know you need to was considered bullying?

Stop being so sensitive.

Drink your fluids and eat your Protein and maybe you won't stall all the time. That's all she was trying to say. She knows what she's talking about. She's been there done that where it comes to WLS. Maybe listening to the vets instead of being so defensive may actually be helpful for your stalling issue, no?

Big difference from sarcasm and suggestions. I didn't say she didn't know what she was talking about... I know I have to get my fluids and Protein to not stall... Sheesh I'm only saying it's difficult for me.... Holy cow everyone... Everyone one is not the same! Some people have difficulties.

@@Fame you are really projecting at this point. You are making something of nothing.

If you don't like what people are saying you can ignore it instead of being snippy and combative when people are only trying to help.

I don't know what your problem is and at this point I don't care.

People can ignore mine as well(: thanks!

@@Fame no one is bullying you. You are really being over dramatic. People are offering you simple advice and you are taking it wrong because of your own issues, not the advice.

You are the person with the nasty attitude here.

Yep I have a nasty attitude because I don't like people being rude for no reason. You got me!

@@Fame ... if you aren't drinking your Water or eating your Protein, then consider ...

... drinking your Water and eating your Protein.

And see how things go after that.

& why don't you "Try" not talking to me on this site (: Thanks!

If you don't want people commenting, don't post on a public forum. You already know what your problems are, fix them.

If you aren't drinking or eating enough protein, the simple solution is to drink protein shakes, then you kill two birds with one stone.

I wasn't commenting for help. I was just letting the original poster know they were not alone... In their situation with stalling.. The original poster wanted comments as it was their post.

I know what I'm doing wrong and never said it was right but nor should I be chastised by people that are not my doctor or that don't have a degree in this area...

Yes it's a public forum... if I made the topic I obviously want comments but I didn't I was commenting...

And I didn't say I don't want comments. I simply stated I didn't want that particular person talking to me? Why would I want a negative person talking to me? I have a right to say that... On a public forum...

My post didn't say I never meet my goal I just stated its difficult for me personally to do so. You don't know my story or my struggles to be completely rude and make sarcastic comments. I'm not here for negativity like some of you who think this forum is for you to bully others because they don't get enough protein or water! We all know to do it. But not everyone is the same, everyone has different struggles and honestly if you can't make constructive comments then they shouldn't be made. It is a forum for the public but it not a "bully people forum" last time I checked.

@@Fame ... if you aren't drinking your Water or eating your Protein, then consider ...

... drinking your Water and eating your Protein.

And see how things go after that.

& why don't you "Try" not talking to me on this site (: Thanks!

I have been stalling about every 3-4 weeks. I will lose weight for a week hen stop for 3-4... I don't drink all my fluids or get in enough Protein though. Still working on it. It's hard finding things that I like with lots of protein in a small portion.

Dulcolax is my go to. I try to do it at least once a week. Works fast and cleans you out.

I had one prior to surgery which got repaired with the sleeve. I had severe heartburn before surgery. I no longer have heart burn! No more omeprazole [emoji322][emoji1]

I became lactose intolerant post sleeve. At first premier shakes didn't settle well, but about 3 months out I can drink 1/2 (15 grams of protein) at a time. If I drink the whole thing at once I get sick.

i drink chocolate Premier Protein shakes and just drink half in the morning and half later in the day. (30 grams total)

I have been drinking caffeine with no problems... For a while now.

I don't like how they taste at all.. Or the consistency but if you like them I think it's okay for your bad Protein days where you won't hit your goal. But don't count on them for the rest of your life. They will make you feel full but they do not count as a Meal Replacement (like most shakes do). My doctor said only use them to supplement. And my NUT hates me drinking my protein anyways.. She would rather me eat it. But everyone's Docs and NUTs are different.

I had no diet restrictions before surgery.. I did become lactose intolerant after surgery.. my lactose intolerance is not as severe as it was before.. I just can't drink milk shakes or drink straight milk (I personally like lactaid and it was recommended from my NUT)... I can eat cheese and drink premier shakes, for example though.

I am a little over 3 months out and 90% of the time I feel how you feel. 1 meal every now and then I feel very little restriction.. (love those!)

It gets better.. the shakes don't taste better but chugging them gets easier !

I am about 3 months out and it's pretty rough right now with the loss... my hair is thinning out but still the same length and pre surgery.