Navigating the Wilderness

I'd double-check with your surgeon again, then follow what he says. They are all so different in their requirements. As for the cath, they inserted and removed mine while I was under so the only after effect was a little burning when I first urinated.

Way to go with the weight loss and the NSV!

The best advice I can give, and advice that I sadly did not get, is to start eating now how you will be eating after surgery. Every pound you lose today is a pound you don't have to worry about after surgery.

1 month after surgery: Boss: I don't understand why we can't just make things work on this project. Me: I don't understand why you can't get what I'm saying through your fuckin' head. Boss: I don't need to put up with this from you, and he walked away. Me, Loud enough for all to hear: Bye Felicia! Spent 2 months in the doghouse for that one.

Ketosis. Its what happens when you are burning fat. https://authoritynutrition.com/10-signs-and-symptoms-of-ketosis/

My only complaint about refried beans is the ridiculous amount of carbs they have. Other than that, refried beans with salsa is one of my favorites!!

And now that @Berry78 also liked your post, you have a total rep of '5' instead of '4'!!

The total reputation number is the amount of 'likes' you received on all the content you have contributed to the site. For example, I just 'liked' your question, now your total reputation is a '4' instead of a '3'.

That's great to hear!! Yes, the 24 hour test would be the next step.

Absolutely they would. This is a business, they will sell anything they can legitimately make money on. I stand by my opinion that it should be avoided, but if your surgeon agrees with it, go for it. I'm glad you have had success with it!

That is quite a lot. Having said that, it could also just be your body adjusting or an infection.

Seems like they should list these side effects in addition to all the standard doom and gloom ones. It would help many more people take the plunge.

Good to hear!

Because they are being sued, and because a tablespoon holds 15g of dry weight, but they claim it is equal to 30g of protein. So not liking their math. https://www.law360.com/articles/865678/protein-powder-maker-accuses-rival-of-false-advertising

Can you? Yes. Should you? No. You could try sugar free sweet tea, though if that helps you get your fluids in. I personally would stick with water and shakes. SF Jello would also count towards your goal along with the SF pops.

I am getting to the point where I truly believe if you asked 100 different surgeons, you would have 100 different answers to this question. Well, maybe more depending on whom you asked in the office! So, to answer your question, I would always say the safest route is to follow what the Surgeon recommended. I know this is kind of a cop out, but if you want to be in compliance, then I seriously would consider using what they tell you to use. I was directed to use only Unjury, or Isopure. I used both, they were fine, my guess is any other legit protein maker would have been fine as well. Legit being defined as one that has at least 20g of protein per serving, and is not filled with sugar. Also excluding Genepro here, I hate to even list that product in a post, but just in case someone tells you to use it. Search the forum if you want to know why. As for the vitamins, this is even more important than the protein when it comes to following your surgeon's guidelines. Obviously you will need higher doses of vitamins than non-bariatric users to make up for what you are missing. If you want to use a different brand than what your doctor recommends, just do a nutritional label check and make sure they have the same amounts of vitamins. Of course, not all vitamins are created equal either, even if they say they have the same Daily Value percentage. So, once again, especially in the beginning, stick to what the surgeon recommended. Congrats on your first steps in this journey. I wish you many successes in the future!!

Fantastic news!

Most of the divorces directly related to WLS tend to come from couples who have one spouse who changes eating lifestyles and another who does not. If one tries eating healthy and the other continues bad habits there will be inevitable issues. The other common issue is jealous spouses. It doesn't seem like that will be an issue for you from what you wrote. congrats on taking the big step to a healthier you!

You don't have to worry about an American replying to this. We have no clue what those cryptic numbers mean. There is no month 27!! Just kidding, we always do **** so wrong from the rest of the world.

Awesome start, way to go!!

Yeah, the best thing I did was haul in a bag of all my drugs. Told him to pick what was acceptable and what needed to be crushed. I did not have any extended release meds though.

I think most of us would be happy to answer any specific questions you have along the way. I too had very little post op pain. Best of luck on your journey!!

Everyone one on here is right. A PPI should fix you up. Just be careful because long-term use (as in years) of a PPI has some negative side effects.

Haha, yeah, he said the worst was 31 Amoxicillin tabs that another doctor had proscribed without fully understanding the patient had been sleeved. There are still several tablets I take without crushing, but none are any bigger than an aspirin tablet.