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I have the stomach flu and I cannot vomit! Both of my kids had a 24 hour stomach bug this week and I guess it's my turn. I'm 8 months post op rny and this is my first time sick. I'm going through all the motions... uncontrolled heaving,gagging, the whole mess....but not one time has any vomit came up. Anyone else experience trouble vomiting post op???
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I can't vomit, I just retch and heave!! It's painful and I feel as if my head is going to burst open!! I never did vomit easily but now nothing!

I can vomit. I have a handful of times. I do know others who can't, though. Boy I hope you start feeling better soon - that's got to be miserable!

Yes I did at first but I had strictures and I can vomit now. It isn't fun for sure. Are you keeping up on your fluids? Please try hard as it doesn't take long to get dehydrated. I hope you feel better soon.

Before and after! The best decision I ever take of my life.
Stats. 325 pounds Feb/16 Now 165 pounds Dec/16
Blessings.
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Well.... procedure done.... I feel well..... ate me a little Soup.... and...... it stayed down!!!!!!!!!!!
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I don't think it's normal for people to keep their strictures. I think it could be dangerous. It's important to discuss these things with your surgeon and follow their procedures. Please be aware that a stricture can cause you to become quite ill. Please be careful folks!

Thanks so much... I'm tired of suffering..... I just want to get in with my life and relief would be amazing!!!
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Hello all. Happy holidays. Just doing a follow up. I was sleeved 5/29/15. Pre surgery weight 345 SW 320 CW 200. My Dr told me my goal would be 225 but I passed that in the first 6 months. It was easy losing. The hard part is maintaining but I'm trying my best. It's just important to surround yourself with positive people and unfortunately at times we have to let go of some relationships because of their lack of respect. Hope everyone is doing well. You're welcome to ask any question. I'm in NYC if there are any locals for chatting.    

Does your surgeon know the budget you have to work with?? My bariatric center stressed the cost of what I would need to make sure I was prepared for the expense this journey would be. It is not possible to get your Protein and Vitamin needs met on a Ramen noodle budget. Even though my food intake has went down tremendously my grocery bill has still went up significantly! Unfortunately it is expensive to eat healthy. And quality shakes and Vitamins are costly. I hope you are prepared for this!
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I would ask your doctor why that weight, since technically, you would still be considered obese!! I started very near your weight and I know what I looked like at 180 pounds!! Could you have misunderstood what she said? The final decision is yours and do what makes you comfortable and healthy!!

Your weight goal is an artificial number. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery and my weight loss stopped at around 7 months and I transitioned into the maintenance phase. Your weight loss will very naturally get smaller the closer you come to an end of the weight loss phase.
I set my goal weight for the high side of normal BMI. This has the lowest mortality rate. You want to have a little extra fat on you in case you encounter a serious illness or accident to help carry you through the recovery process. Being normal is good. Being underweight, overweight or obese has higher mortality rates.

that is really weird. I'd just keep going until my body decides to stop (and without taking drastic means to get there....). Your body may decide to stop at 180 - or not.

Does your surgeon know the budget you have to work with?? My bariatric center stressed the cost of what I would need to make sure I was prepared for the expense this journey would be. It is not possible to get your Protein and Vitamin needs met on a Ramen noodle budget. Even though my food intake has went down tremendously my grocery bill has still went up significantly! Unfortunately it is expensive to eat healthy. And quality shakes and Vitamins are costly. I hope you are prepared for this!
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Does your surgeon know the budget you have to work with?? My bariatric center stressed the cost of what I would need to make sure I was prepared for the expense this journey would be. It is not possible to get your Protein and Vitamin needs met on a Ramen noodle budget. Even though my food intake has went down tremendously my grocery bill has still went up significantly! Unfortunately it is expensive to eat healthy. And quality shakes and Vitamins are costly. I hope you are prepared for this!
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Does your surgeon know the budget you have to work with?? My bariatric center stressed the cost of what I would need to make sure I was prepared for the expense this journey would be. It is not possible to get your Protein and Vitamin needs met on a Ramen noodle budget. Even though my food intake has went down tremendously my grocery bill has still went up significantly! Unfortunately it is expensive to eat healthy. And quality shakes and Vitamins are costly. I hope you are prepared for this!
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Yes my husband is overweight not morbidly but overweight yes. I love him and couldn't imagine myself with anyone else he has been by my side thru chunky,fat,obese, and morbidly obese. I know he loves me for me!!!
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Hi Everyone,
Started my journey at 533.8. I went on my pre op diet and got down to 508 on July 29th 2016. It's been an Up and down road with hip issues and gout but as of November 15th I'm down 142lbs. I would like to be at my goal weight of 220 by my surgaversary or soon after.
Best decision ever and I don't regret it.
I tend to walk 4 miles a day then do gym circuit, stairmaster and weights. Yoga has been great too.
Can't wait to go on roller coasters.  
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Because of the my to me typo I read your whole post with an Irish accent lol
happy Llama sad Llama... big fat mama Llama.

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Went through surgery this am. Hurting pretty bad. And lying here is hurting my back k. I have four herniated discs, stenosis, and arthritis to boot. Just got up to pee first time and now tasting tiny sips of opti source. It is delicious! Can't wait to feel better I'm excited! Onward and upward!
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Im so nervous tomorrow 6 am is my check in at the hospital. Bypassing my life to a better life for my kids and my family pray for me....
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Just an update! Yesterday I couldn't hold anything down and was nauseous all day. By evening I couldn't even sip Water without it coming right back out. I called my surgeons office first thing this morning and they got me right into the endoscopy center. Ends up I had a severe stricture. The opening to your stomach is usally 12 (not sure if cm or mm) and mine was at .5 They did a balloon dilation the open me back up. Even though my throat is sore and I have to start completely over on the diet stages I am better! It was literally instant relief! I'm on Clear liquids for a few days but I'm ecstatic that I have been drinking Water this evening and it's staying down!
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Glad everything is better now. That had to be scary.

Just an update! Yesterday I couldn't hold anything down and was nauseous all day. By evening I couldn't even sip Water without it coming right back out. I called my surgeons office first thing this morning and they got me right into the endoscopy center. Ends up I had a severe stricture. The opening to your stomach is usally 12 (not sure if cm or mm) and mine was at .5 They did a balloon dilation the open me back up. Even though my throat is sore and I have to start completely over on the diet stages I am better! It was literally instant relief! I'm on Clear liquids for a few days but I'm ecstatic that I have been drinking Water this evening and it's staying down!
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