Kaddy

20 kgs down op was on 14/8 - I’ve plateaued though so feeling really low [emoji21][emoji20][emoji17]

A symptom of dehydration can be nausea so make sure you're getting at least 64 oz of fluids a day.

I found that after WLS surgery I had issues with sugar alcohols (i.e. artificial sweeteners ending in -itol, such as xylitol, sorbitol, etc.). These are common ingredients in chewable vitamins and made me puke post-gastric bypass.

It's weird how this affects your tast buds so much.

This is really interesting... yesterday when I started on my chewable vitamins I felt off immediately... I wonder if I give them a break for a few days to see

I don't have acid reflux issues, but then again, I have been on omeprazole (Prilosec) since surgery 3 weeks ago. My doctor said that I only needed to take it for 2 weeks, but I'm hesitant to get off of it for the first month or two. Isn't is a coincidence that I too had a bit of nausea upon returning to work 2 weeks later? Never had it any other time. Maybe it's work! Going from relaxing and resting when you need it to actually having to wake up and get back to the grind. I would be interested to find out if there are any studies on this. Anyway, your body might have to adjust to the change in your daily habits. Especially if your line of work is demanding. Keep us posted.

It likely is acid, but another place to look is your Vitamins.
I vomited for the first time post op yesterday (over 5 months out!). Vitamins didn't sit well at all (I had just changed type a few days ago).

Yes very normal for the VSG. Most doctors start you on a acid blocker in the hospital.

Perfect! Thankyou ! I just want it to go away... is it normal?

Perfect! Thankyou ! I just want it to go away... is it normal?

My doctor didn't prescribe me with one. It's lasted all day (the reflux/nausea) I might give him a call

That surprises me, but you can buy one over the counter if you need to. It takes a few days for the meds to build up and kick in. I would start with 20mg emerprazole and if need be move up to 40mg. I am not sure if I spelled that correctly, but it is close.
I usually just buy the store brand and it works fine.

I think so - The Protein is important so you don't lose lean muscle mass. Lean muscle mass is what burns calories and keeps your metabolism rev'd up.
Sometimes the thought of drinking another shake makes me want to run myself over with my own car. But, I look at it as medicine - medicine my body needs to keep working.

Thank you for your reply. I will try that.

Are you still taking your acid blocker? That is needed for up to 3-6 months after surgery. It could be you ate a little too fast. If I do that I will feel bad for about an hour after eating.

Hey! I found that drinking water was like swallowing a brick! I now add fresh lemon juice or diet cordial and have no problem reaching the required daily fluid amount. Try adding some stock to loosen up the thickness of your food and introduce 1 meat at a time. Good luck!

Surgery was 8/21. Feeling well but cannot figure out how to get in all the Protein and liquids I'm supposed to have. Maybe I misunderstood the instructions.

Hey all, my surgery is not until August 30th.... 5 days!!!! EEEEkkk!!!! But I am curious to know how my fellow August sleevers are doing. What are your experiences? What things did or did not happen as you expected? Any tips for those of us about to join the Losers team and embark on this journey with you?

"Normally you would soothe it will food..." how incredibly true!! It's like I'm lost! Even in the hospital while the meal trolleys were coming around it felt 'weird' not having a tray of food infront of me like everyone else - rather, a cup of lemon cordial! I guess there is a food mourning phase..?...it makes me realize the psychological 'habits' are still pinging but I don't have the desire (nor capacity anymore) to follow through..
I'm very thankful for your reply, it really helped me sigh with relief to read that what I'm going through is normal Is it also normal to feel like biting into something?? lol

I just looked and the Baritastic app that I have been using for reminders and journaling had a good timer! I will definitely have to try it! Thanks!

I just looked and the Baritastic app that I have been using for reminders and journaling had a good timer! I will definitely have to try it! Thanks!

"Normally you would soothe it will food..." how incredibly true!! It's like I'm lost! Even in the hospital while the meal trolleys were coming around it felt 'weird' not having a tray of food infront of me like everyone else - rather, a cup of lemon cordial! I guess there is a food mourning phase..?...it makes me realize the psychological 'habits' are still pinging but I don't have the desire (nor capacity anymore) to follow through..
I'm very thankful for your reply, it really helped me sigh with relief to read that what I'm going through is normal Is it also normal to feel like biting into something?? lol

Hiya! I'm a bit of an app freak - there are loads of Bariatric apps! I've just downloaded one that is a timer and reminds you to pause etc. I'm about to try it out. It's called Bariatric Meal Timer

Almost 20kgs

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I had my surgery on August 15th. Passing gas, hiccups twice. Some burps hurt!