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Check your B12 levels. Everyone who has sleeve or bypass surgery in Scotland is automatically put onto b12 injections every 3 months. I have. Pernicious anemia to begin with and a symptom that tells me I'm running low is a bloody awful bout of insomnia.

Hope that helps.

Thank you!! Just had my blood tests done will call the surgery to see if the results are in.

Hi Guys,

I am 6 months out from surgery and my sleeping pattern is awful!! I was sleeping so good but now I can't get to sleep or stay asleep. I'm constantly tired and don't know what to do. Has anyone else experienced this at this stage? I've tried melatonin, even sleeping tablets but I don't seem to sleep well. Is this a hormonal thing? Help!!

I'm about 6months out and I remember thinking I was hungry as well but it was gas. I also noticed when I ate things I'm not supposed to have like sugar the 'hunger' gets worse. I've stopped doing that and back on high Protein and rarely get hungry now. Hang in there.

But saying that (about constipation) I have found that if I have ice cream I have to be VERY close to the toilet!! Needless to say I have stayed away from ice cream!!

Still have a Constipation problem after so many months!! I need to go back to my nutritionist because I still don't think I eat enough or eat enough of the 'right' things.

Surgery date 4th Oct
HW - 311
CW - 236
GW - 168
75lbs down which could be more but was on holiday the last 3 months.

I used to love garlic but if I smell it on someone's breath or small it I get nauseated. So weird.

tuna was a Godsend in the first few weeks on solids.


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OMG and ice cream. Even a little sets me off


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For me anything acid based. Oranges, pineapple, certain salad dressings, tomatoes, apples and very fatty foods or deep fried. I have acid reflux so the acid based foods no no makes sense for me.


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I had the worse dumping episode today since surgery. I never ever ever want to feel like that again. It was a mistake on my part. I had an empanada (forgotten it was fried) half a mini fish cake (fried) and 5 chips (fried). I didn't think about the implications when I ordered. Never again. Worst diarrhoea, sweating, shaking ever. Please don't put yourself through it.

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I'll take the droopy skin any day rather than where I was. Droopy skin has to do with genetics. You can't predict if you will have it or not. My skin isn't droopy per se but i have bat wings and legs are like that as well. I'll take it can always do something about it later. I'm going to use a personal trainer but apparently the guy I spoke to today said the power plates are really good for helping with saggy skin. I'll try that on Monday.

I thought my starting weight shows on my ticker but if not starting weight was 311lbs.

As far as tips I strictly stick to eating Protein first with any meal and then if I can eat veggies I will. I've stayed away from bread, Pasta, and rice. I do allow myself carbs but I've switched from white potatoes to sweet potatoes. Cooking in advance helps as well. I can't do that whole meal prep for the week because I'm so fussy with food because I have to be in a mood to eat it haha. I cook portions for a couple of days. Water is sooooo important.

At the moment I've only been walking 3-5miles but just joined a gym today as I am having problems with loose legs and arm 'skin'. I've bought compression garments to help with that. I want to tone up and still loose. I have another 4.5st or 66lbs to go. I want to be 100lbs lost by my birthday in May so will step it up a notch ????.

Good luck to you all on your journey. I'm only just feeling like this surgery was the right thing for me.

.....and 70lbs down, 8 dress sizes down and 27 inches lost. I'll take that!! Woo hoo!!

Thanks for the info. I went to the doctor and they gave me meds for nerve pain and it hasn't worked at all. I still don't know what this is all about. I've had this feeling now since end of December. Going back to the doctor again next week ????. Good luck on your appt with the dr.

My surgeon wouldn't let me take any meds til day 3 that's even with the liquid form of the tablet but each surgeon is different. Hope you get the answers you need

My doctor gave me the liquid form of my anti-depressant. Wasn't very nice taste so had to mix is with Crystal Light but got me through the first 6 weeks just fine.

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I've learned when I eat to fast either I have hiccups or bad heart burn. I always have to remind myself to slow down.

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It's not like that for everyone Hun just for me. I've had some reflux issues since week 5 so maybe why I can't tolerate it.

I get really bad reflux. I cannot digest it properly seems like it gets stuck in my throat and it burns!! I chew and chew then swallow but doesn't help.

So I've started trying to introduce salad to my diet. Needless to say this has not gone well. For some reason I have had issues digesting this. I've tried many things and the only thing that works is not actually having salad leaves. Which is solooo weird. I've read many people have problems with salad but didn't understand why but now I do!! It's OK I'm down almost 70lbs since surgery so I will take that!!

250 for me again this week

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Hi, all. I'm about three months post-op now, and for about a month now, I've had numbness in my inner thighs and calves, my entire abdomen, and starting yesterday, tingling in my feet. I've also had extremely heavy periods since the surgery. I wasn't taking my Vitamins like I should've for the first two months or so, about, and after consulting my surgeon, they did bloodwork about a week ago, thinking I might be thiamine (b1) deficient. I got the results, and the surgeon says that everything looks fine, that my thiamine was within range, and that I should see my primary care doctor. With the holidays, I haven't had a chance yet (though not for a lack of trying to make an appointment), and I'm getting concerned. I've seen the blood work, and though the thiamine was within range, it was on the lower end of the range. (Normal is between 66 and 200 and mine was 72.) Could that still be causing the numbness? I've been taking all my Vitamins, including a B1 supplement, for about two and half to three weeks now, and I really haven't noticed much of a change, though I do feel a bit stronger. My numbness is still as bad as ever though.

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? Could there be another cause?

Funnily enough I have been experiencing the same symptoms to the point where I had an ambulance called out to me because of it. I've seen my doctor and they've put me on nerve pain relief but it hasn't helped. I feel it more pins and needles/numbness when I'm moving around. It's been going on for at least a month now. Just had my bloods done on yesterday. I will see what the results say and see if this truly the problem. Good luck on finding an answer for you.

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I can't wear my engagement ring anymore because it's to big. I only wear my wedding band. It's big as well but stays on my finger better than my engagement ring. Will get it resized next year.

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