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I had that, too. I ended up using a cortisone aerosol spray, over-the-counter from Walmart. My whole torso was one big rash. It was awful! Hope you get some relief soon!

Here's the deal. You have to decide if this is what you want to do and if it is going to be worth it to you. Only you can make that choice. You are discouraged over a 2 week diet when you haven't even had surgery yet. The ups and downs you are going to face going forward will make this seem like nothing. Are you ready for that? You must decide.
I don't say this to discourage you more. Having weight loss surgery is the best decision I ever made. But I have learned from people on here and others I have met that it is not for everyone. Either go all in and truly commit yourself or don't, but do not ever assume it will be easy. This is not magic. You will feel terrible. You will have long periods of zero weight loss. You will question your decision over and over and over. You will hate what you are "allowed" to eat and crave what you can't have. It sucks, but that is the truth.
Having said that, I would do it all again. For me, it was 100% worth it.

I'm wearing a shirt today that is NOT PLUS-SIZE! First time in 25 years. This is blowing my mind, in a good way!

As someone who is 45 and always mistaken for younger...and going in for a RnY next month...I kinda wish I hadn't clicked on this topic! LOL

As someone who is 45 and always mistaken for younger...and going in for a RnY next month...I kinda wish I hadn't clicked on this topic! LOL

Add me to the list! I'll lose a few, stall for a week, lose a few more, stall again, etc. Frustrating, but at least the overall trend is downward, right? LOL

The first few days on liquids are the hardest. By day three, you'll be feeling better. Hang in there, and keep the end goal in mind!

Welcome! I'm just down the road from you in Aiken, SC. I had the bypass done in April. You'll find lots of info and support here. Good luck with your journey!

I drink the vanilla or caramel Premier RTD Protein Drinks. I made some cold brew Decaf concentrated coffee. Making cold brew extracts the acid from the coffee and tastes a little sweeter. I pour 4 oz. od the cold brew over ice and then pour in the 11 oz. of the vanilla or caramel Premier and it tastes just like a Starbucks iced latte! I started on regular food today so now am down to one Protein Drink a day, but doesn't even seem like a Protein drink when I drink it this way. The Premier also tastes great with sugar-free flavored syrups added. Maybe some of you who are having trouble getting your protein drinks down will try this and like it better. They have a great cold brew maker on Amazon for 19.99.

Have you tried throwing the Protein Powder, some fruit and ice in a blender? I have rarely drunk the shakes straight up. One of my faves is taking a cup of cold coffee, a caramel shake packet, Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup (like from a coffee shop - I use the Torani brand) and some ice. Into the blender and I've got a 24 gram of Protein Shake. I still drink this to this day.
Another version I like is Fairlife Skim Milk (13 grams of Protein in one cup), a scoop of chocolate protein powder, one tablespoon of PB2 powder and a few pumps of sugar free caramel syrup. Say hello to your snickers protein shake with about 35 grams of protein. (Oh yeah - ice and blender.)
You need to get the shakes in at this point otherwise you aren't going to get your protein you need to heal your body. Keep experimenting.

There have been other discussions about dental issues and Calcium deficiencies here in the past. I look at it this way - as long as I see my dentist 2x a year, floss and brush, take my Vitamins and calcium religiously then I'm fairly certain I can handle any dental issues that come my way. I had this surgery because I had high blood pressure, was borderline diabetic, and knee problems so severe I was facing two knee replacement surgeries. All of those issues have been alleviated by the weight loss afforded to me by my RNY surgery. If I have a few dental issues I'm pretty sure taking care of them will be easier and much cheaper than the cost of my prior health issues.
My dentist is aware that I had the surgery and has not voiced any concerns. He is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

Gentle reminder - carbs turn to sugar in the bloodstream. ALL carbs.
If you're insulin resistant or diabetic like a lot of us are (or were pre-surgery), your body can and will overreact to the sugar in foods. It cranks out extra insulin to handle the sugar, the insulin that goes unused turns to fat.
Fruits and vegetables are the preferred sources of carbs for us because they have real fiber, and other Vitamins and minerals along with them. It's not empty carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, sweets, which might have the same carb count but a LOT less nutritional value.
I agree with Jess9395. They're just not the best choice for bariatric patients. Maybe an occasional treat once you hit maintenance, but unnecessary for most of us in the losing phase, despite what doctors and nutritionists "allow."

I swallow less air with a straw, personally. If I drink, I have a bad habit of "gulping" and taking big swallows. Straws let me take smaller sips, and I only get the liquid in the straw, not air. Everyone's different, though!

Honestly? That's what got a lot of us this fat to begin with. I'm planning on avoiding those foods as much as I can til I'm in maintenance. They're trigger foods for me. My nutritionist/surgeon puts their patients on a strict low-carb, high-protein plan, and that seems to be the case for most bariatric patients, from my research.

Most folks hit a stall around the third week after surgery, so you're right on schedule. Also, us women can "gain" Water weight easily at certain times. Two pounds isn't a huge amount, and mine has fluctuated that much several times in the two months since surgery. Hang in there, keep drinking, walk walk walk and you'll do fine!

You have to drink, so I'm hoping you just mean what happens if you take bigger swallows? Nothing, really. It hurts for a few minutes if you gulp a BIG mouthful but that's all. I didn't sip tiny sips for too long, and was drinking normal-sized swallows within a few days.

Honestly? That's what got a lot of us this fat to begin with. I'm planning on avoiding those foods as much as I can til I'm in maintenance. They're trigger foods for me. My nutritionist/surgeon puts their patients on a strict low-carb, high-protein plan, and that seems to be the case for most bariatric patients, from my research.

I was told just 30 minutes after, not before AND after. Every nutritionist is different, but I'd think after is more important, anyway. I drink right up to, and sometimes sneak a sip while I'm eating just to clear my palate (don't tell LOL). The 30-minute wait after is main one to watch.

Smart! I tell people you trusted your doc to cut you open, trust your doc to advise your diet.

And... to those who say listen to your body or you know your body best... well listening to my body got me obese! I'm gonna listen to someone else for a while.

Gentle reminder - carbs turn to sugar in the bloodstream. ALL carbs.
If you're insulin resistant or diabetic like a lot of us are (or were pre-surgery), your body can and will overreact to the sugar in foods. It cranks out extra insulin to handle the sugar, the insulin that goes unused turns to fat.
Fruits and vegetables are the preferred sources of carbs for us because they have real fiber, and other Vitamins and minerals along with them. It's not empty carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, sweets, which might have the same carb count but a LOT less nutritional value.
I agree with Jess9395. They're just not the best choice for bariatric patients. Maybe an occasional treat once you hit maintenance, but unnecessary for most of us in the losing phase, despite what doctors and nutritionists "allow."

Totally normal! I've lost inches this whole time despite a few stalls. This week, for the first time, I lost weight without losing inches. Weird! I think it's just our bodies adjusting at their own paces. I personally take any kind of loss as a victory, whether it happens when it's "supposed to" or not. :-)

Gentle reminder - carbs turn to sugar in the bloodstream. ALL carbs.
If you're insulin resistant or diabetic like a lot of us are (or were pre-surgery), your body can and will overreact to the sugar in foods. It cranks out extra insulin to handle the sugar, the insulin that goes unused turns to fat.
Fruits and vegetables are the preferred sources of carbs for us because they have real fiber, and other Vitamins and minerals along with them. It's not empty carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, sweets, which might have the same carb count but a LOT less nutritional value.
I agree with Jess9395. They're just not the best choice for bariatric patients. Maybe an occasional treat once you hit maintenance, but unnecessary for most of us in the losing phase, despite what doctors and nutritionists "allow."

Honestly? That's what got a lot of us this fat to begin with. I'm planning on avoiding those foods as much as I can til I'm in maintenance. They're trigger foods for me. My nutritionist/surgeon puts their patients on a strict low-carb, high-protein plan, and that seems to be the case for most bariatric patients, from my research.

I'm sorry you've had so much trouble. I'm only three months out and my bathroom habits changed a lot after surgery. I went from daily to every four days. I started taking magnesium supplements recently, and now I'm every three days, so it's getting better. I'm losing again, too. You might want to try that along with the stool softeners. Hope you feel better soon.

I was told just 30 minutes after, not before AND after. Every nutritionist is different, but I'd think after is more important, anyway. I drink right up to, and sometimes sneak a sip while I'm eating just to clear my palate (don't tell LOL). The 30-minute wait after is main one to watch.