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NSAIDS cause stomach ulcers and because are new stomach are more sensitive to Acid Reflex and other Ucler causing issues, Bariatric Dr's would prefer we don't take NSAIDS Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Start keeping fresh ginger root around for Ginger tea. It helps with Constipation and not so aggressive as over the counter Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

You look terrific. I have a question., any significant hair loss? I have noticed most people of color (AA) don't suffer hair loss as much. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Yes I do. If I eat more than 2oz er meal, I get sick and throw up. I believe we need to listen to our bodies. I'm just not ready for 3 0z. How ever I do try to snack on nuts and cheese etc. I am averaging 400 to 500 calories per day. I'm working up to more I am 6 weeks post ops. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Not Richmond but close Kaiser Fremont, CA I'm 6 weeks post ops Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved and I'm with Kaiser Fremont Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Same here I'm on 6 weeks and lost 35lbs Start weight 235 Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

My blood surgar numbers went from 180s to 120s. And I'm 2 months post ops Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

I like the app "Lose It" it's user friendly Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

People educate themselves everyday. And it begins with not knowing. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Sophie makes sense to me. Research would have covered all those possible issues. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I'm 52 and was sleeved @235lbs July 26th. Today I'm 200lbs. I was wondering what my future may hold in terms of keeping the weight off. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Lightly scrambled was ok for me Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Call the Dr. But also use a heating pad or hot wet towel and lay it on your chest it opens you up a bit so the food can go down when it feels stuck. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Then start with liquids but start now. And be sure to get your Protein intake. It's the Protein powder people have a hard with. So start early. I'm use to adding protein powder to Water because I started before surgery. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations I would suggest if the Dr. Hasn't put you on a diet now. Start a liquid diet asap. Or incorporate shakes now so that it will be easy for you after surgery. I started replacing one meal for a Protein shake for two weeks then 2 shakes and one small meal until mt surgery. Now Protein drinks are very easy for me to take. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Protein bars Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Try not to be so ambitious with your food just yet. Try cream of wheat, Hummus split pea Soup simple mushy at first Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

I'm 3 weeks out and my Nut said I can have watermelon. So I cube it and dip it in non flavored Protein powder. It's delicious! And fun way to get your protein, who doesn't just love a dipping treat Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

This is a perfect example that his decisions and poor behavior had nothing to do with you. You need to understand that to be able to move on yourself. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Isopure whey powder doesn't say wait And it doesn't thicken or seperate Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

I find that soy milk works best. It doesn't upset my stomach And it has more Protein than regular milk Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely most of our energy is being used to heal from the inside so be patient and take a nap when needed. Listen to your body Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was 7/26 and I'm sore but feeling good as long as I keep up work my Protein intake. I even went poop today for the first time since surgery. Let's keep in touch #blueeyedgirl Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App

It also may be caused by gallbladder removal. Some also have there gallbladder removed at the same time. And no gallbladder can cause dumping. I had mine removed 15 years ago so speaking from experience. And I had my sleeve surgery this Tuesday. Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App