mylighthouse

Hey there. Yeah, your tummy probably hurts because of drinking so soon after eating. You are going to need to be sure to wait at least a half hour after eating before you drink your liquids. Food and liquids together after WLS just do not mix well... it will definitely give you the bad tummy. I would eat a half hour earlier if you are hurrying to get meds and supper in at the same time right before you go to work at 6. Either that, or eat.... and then take your meds with you and down them with a drink when you get to work... in the bathroom, or wherever you're able to.

This was a very interesting article, thank you for posting it. Yep, chronic pain is horrible. I am tired of being on Tramadol, etc. every day (almost 4 years now). I found a nice little company that makes salves using the cannabis plant. The product doesn't contain any THC. I'm also using a hemp oil tincture that does contain CBD, but no THC. I've been getting a little relief at times from my pain, and it definitely helps ease my anxiety. It also seems to be helping me sleep better at night. I'm really would like to eliminate some of my prescription pain meds as well as other medications and go about treating my pain and other issues with natural things. Why am I always so amazed that natural products can help with different ailments, etc? I mean, afterall, that is all people had available to them oh so many years ago. I'm always interested in hearing about things like this.... thanks again for sharing.

People are lookin' and doin' good around here.... congratulations to EVERYONE on their progress and success!! My starting weight:334 lbs - Original (sleeve) Surgery date Nov 2016; As of Aug 2018 150 lbs and holding steady. Here are my progress pictures:

Hello Marci, I don't have much advice to give you, except maybe try different things with the Kratom powder.... powerade zero? Crystal Light? Hmmmm.....maybe different 0 cal drinks. I definitely know what you are talking about with the pills, you won't be able to take them after the bypass. Your post caught my eye.... had never heard of Kratom before, and I am going to look into it for myself. It may not be right for me, but I am always interested in safer alternatives than the meds I am currently taking. I am on 1800 mg of Gabapentin for nerve pain, and it works some. I do not want to go up on my current dosage. I've been on the Gabapentin for about 8 months. In addition to that, I have been taking the maximium daily dosage of tramadol for over 3 years. YUCK. Also, I want to tell you that I had my revision because of major probs with GERD. Couldn't eat solid food without severe pain.... so I had been doing pureed soups since February, and towards the end (right before my revision), even those were giving me pain. I had my revision on Tues, the 29th. My doctor cleared me for "mushies" on day 5. Had my first scrambled egg yesterday morning.... lo and behold..... NO PAIN! Wow! I couldn't be happier with getting the revision done, even though I am only a week out. Things are finally looking up. I had met my goal weight prior to getting the bypass surgery. I am in the 150's, so not far off from you. I hope your revision goes well. I imagine that it will really help you a lot. Sorry that I can't be of much help with how to take the Kratom.

@BelgianGuy Congratulations on your success and for maintaining, you look great!

@jenn1 and @armywife2gijoe you ladies look beautiful! Congratulations on your success! @jenn1 I always appreciate your insightful responses to other posters.

I bought a box of the Banza chickpea Pasta at Target. I wanted to try it, I haven't had any other pasta since my sleeve surgery. So, made some chicken breasts in my Instant Pot with a diced tomato/green pepper/onion sauce. Had a little of the Banza chickpea pasta with some of the tomato sauce over it. The pasta had a good flavor, you could tell it was made with chickpeas, which I don't consider a bad thing at all. I only had about 1/8 cup of it. Made it for me and my husband, he said he didn't mind trying it instead of traditional pasta. He thought it was good too. He wound up eating the rest of it over the next couple of meals. I didn't want to jack up my carbs. I probably won't buy it again, just because my husband would prefer regular pasta and with the limited amount of the Banza that I would eat, it's not even worth making. Thumbs up for flavor though.