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I had my surgery on 4/19/17. I have had a sore mouth and tongue. My tongue swells and I have severe pain. It burns severely and is dry. I use several dry mouth products to try and help. Well they don't do any good. The Inside of my lips get raw sore spots, too. I'm just taking a shot to see if anyone else had any problems like that.

Yeah, I've been tested and I'm clear so far. I hope the Protonix helps you better than it did me. I'm still praying that my reflux goes away.

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You are welcome. It's a lot to process, I'm 2 years out and still learning. I love Bariatric Foodie. Nikki has been a godsend, she keeps it real for us every day people, check her out.

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I didn't have it until full liquid, but everyone is different.

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Which pain?


RNY 14 April 2017
SW: 295 lb / 134 kg
GW: 187 lb / 85 kg (I'll see when I get there)

The vast majority of people experience the "dreaded three week stall" after having WLS, though sometimes it comes a bit sooner or later. That is most likely what you're going through right now. If you do a keyword search about the stall you'll find heaps of threads here about it with tips. You haven't done anything wrong. Your body just needs some time to adjust. It's been through a major surgery, radical eating changes, and weight loss all in a rush. You will start losing again. Just persevere. My stall broke when I increased my calories. Basically I'd been consuming far too calories, so my body thought it was starving and was holding onto to everything I took in to help protect me. It relaxed when I started having more calories.

Yes! These stalls are so discouraging! I am hoping that the slower loss will result in no loose skin for me too. So far so good. I am eating healthier than I ever have, so I am just trusting in the process, and progress will come. I am human though, so I do get discouraged from time to time. It's times like these when I whip out the pictures or the measuring tape to remind myself that the scale isn't the only tool to measure my progress.

You look fantastic!
I stalled out more than an old car in need of repairs, haha, but I eventually reached my goal. My longest stall lasted for months, and then boom, I started dropping again. One perk of my body taking its sweet time in losing weight is that I don't have loose skin, and never lost much hair. So the stalls, while frustrating at the time, were beneficial overall.

So I am 14 weeks Post op, and things are going great. However, I have had several stalls, which get discouraging. I will go 2-3 weeks and not lose a pound, and then drop 5 lbs in one week! So weird how the body works. When I am feeling disappointed in the slow weight loss, I do side by side photo comparisons of before and after. Here is one that lifted my spirits today. When you see yourself every day, you don't always see the huge changes that are taking place. Don't always count on the scale to show you your victories! Use photos and body measurements as well. You will need them at times when the scale is not moving.

Well waiting to be checked in for my RNY bypass. Wish me luck.
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It will be on April 19th. Start my liquid diet on April 5th. Will be in the hospital for 2 days. I am so ready, but nervous. So wish me luck. I have been studying and trying to decide for years if I wanted to do it. I should of then. Well at least I am doing it now 

Hi I am in day two of the liver reduction diet and am also diabetic. I have had slight headaches but my doctor recommended Bariatric Advantage shakes they have a few good flavors such as the chocolate, orange cream, and iced latte. They are not as sweet or even sweet at all compared to the Premier Protein. I am also allowed 2 Snacks by the same company. I find that eating warm chicken broth or the sugarfree Jello helps. Good luck and keep on hanging in there it's all worth it !!

Thanks@ColleenErin1974

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Somewhere I picked up the suggestion to try microwaving your Protein Shakes. chocolate turns into hot chocolate, caramel turns into...hot caramel, and the vanilla can be mixed with coffee if you drink it (I don't) for a...what would that be? Cappuccino? Anyway, you get the idea.
Put it in a mug (DO NOT MICROWAVE Premier Protein shakes IN THEIR PACKAGING, IT LOOKS LIKE PAPER BUT IT CAUSES ARCING) and zap for 30 seconds. Stir. Keep heating and stirring in 30-second intervals until it's as hot as you like. Try adding some sugar free flavoring, maybe. Have fun with it! Get creative!

There is an over the counter medicine for nausea. It is called Emetrol and is in the isle with pepto bismol. For your migraines I found that Excedrin Migraine helps a lot. These 2 symptoms are made much worse if you are dehydrated. If you can, get some pedialite and sip on it as much as possible. You can try sugar free Jello and sugar free Popsicles too. Good luck!

Mine is the 19th also.

Mine is the 19th also.

Hi in new here. Got my insurance approval yesterday and surgery date which is April 19th! I'm so excited and nervous!

It will be on April 19th. Start my liquid diet on April 5th. Will be in the hospital for 2 days. I am so ready, but nervous. So wish me luck. I have been studying and trying to decide for years if I wanted to do it. I should of then. Well at least I am doing it now 

It will be on April 19th. Start my liquid diet on April 5th. Will be in the hospital for 2 days. I am so ready, but nervous. So wish me luck. I have been studying and trying to decide for years if I wanted to do it. I should of then. Well at least I am doing it now 

It will be on April 19th. Start my liquid diet on April 5th. Will be in the hospital for 2 days. I am so ready, but nervous. So wish me luck. I have been studying and trying to decide for years if I wanted to do it. I should of then. Well at least I am doing it now 

It will be on April 19th. Start my liquid diet on April 5th. Will be in the hospital for 2 days. I am so ready, but nervous. So wish me luck. I have been studying and trying to decide for years if I wanted to do it. I should of then. Well at least I am doing it now 

Congrats!!! Mine is scheduled for April 11th

I found this idea on Pinterest and I tried to make them tonight. Major fail. Not sure what order I should add the Protein Powder but I put the Protein powder and Jello mix into a bowl then added the boiling Water to mix it. It turned into one big chunky, almost rubbery, mess.
Anyone have suggestions on when to add your protein powder to jello or other things? I'm using Isopure unflavored protein powder.

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As I said in one of my post, " I don't want any naysayers in my posse". Another piece of the positive energy puzzle is to believe. You have to believe you can do it. Really believe. See yourself succeeding. About 5 months,ago before I made this my decision, I woke from a dream where I saw myself standing in the doorway of my garage to patio entrance. I saw myself hosting a family party. It,was like I was watching myself. I was wearing a pair of yellow Capris with a yellow and white tank top and gold sandals. I was so thin!! I don't even own anything yellow!! Lol. But I look at her (me) now all the time in my mind. Visualize what you wish to become. Believe that you will achieve your goal. And most importantly...pray...ask God to guide and bless you in your journey and then reach for the brass ring. Hold on tight and don't let go. Anything is possible....Believe.!!!!
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