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I had a bit of a sore throat after a ESG fortunately it didn't last too long. My doctor said i could take ibuprofen or similar if needed but to make sure I was taking nexium at the same time to acid low and it would help avoid a stomach ulcer. But perhaps your doctor may have different ideas.

For the time being do not have the ingredients for the cocktails in your home, assuming that is where you are drinking them. If out and about, have some low calorie non alcohol alternatives instead.

That's great, well on your way to recovery now then.

Okay if you know you total calories and your protein grams and carb grams you should be able to work out how many calories can be allocated to fat grams. Say 800 calories, 100gms protein, 50 grams of carbs: Protein and carbs are approx 4 cals per gram so 800 - (150 * 4) = 200. Fat is 9 cal per gram so 200/9 = approx 22gms of fat. If 600 calories, 75gs protein and 50gms carb. 600 - (125 * 4) = 100. 100/9 = approx 11gms of fat.

Were you told how much protein to consume as well? If you were it can be worked out how much fat you are expected to consume.

May be best to check with your doctor or nutritonist to see if you can progress. Have you tried having yoghurt instead? I have been thinning out yo pro yoghurt as part of my post op diet which I finish in about 10 days.

Hi and Welcome I don't have any recommendations for protein shakes but hopefully someone may, but have you tried things like collagen powder, some are quite high in protein and can be mixed with various liquids or soups. I am still in the free fluid stage for another 10 days or so, in place of a shake sometime I have been having some yo pro yoghurt thinned down with some water or skim milk.

@Bish45 - how are you going now? Has the pain gotten any better?

I had my ESG two weeks ago. I was fortunate not to feel any gas pain, though I did have stomach cramping for until day three. The gurgling is to be expected I think, for some people they gurgle a lot others don't. Have you trying massaging the colon see if you can shift some of the gas. It can be soft massage doesn't have to be hard. This is a massage that may help some people with constipation, if you follow the same pattern but not the strength it may help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4h_GXSJUk I have heard more gurgling from my stomach its not particularly loud so I haven't been too concerned about it. I didn't have any shoulder pain, if you are sure it's related to the ESG its likely gas so I guess lots of walking and it may help if someone rubbed your back.

Patience is a virtue they say, didn't take long, now the forum is open to everyone. You could have posted you question anywhere on the boards and I guarantee a VET would have answered.

That's great!

My dad was born not too far from there, a little area called Graystown near Killenaule, Thurles.

That's fine, its not high at all. If you are using it for clear fluids after the surgery, you probably won't be able to drink too much of it any way. I had three clear fluid days after my ESG, I started with 1/2 cup broth for day one, then for the next two days I had 2 x 1/2 cups broth per day along with my other fluids. Good luck, hope it all goes well for you

It should be fine assuming its clear and doesn't have any residue. Just be mindful of the sodium content.

Patience is a virtue.

An 'ignore thread; like a 'ignore member'ability that would be good.

i would say by weight but could be wrong. If you measure out by weight and volume is there much difference in the portion size?

I wouldn't be surprised if his seminars are now just opportunities to sell that product he is promoting. People will be paying him to promote it to them.

That's good, hormone imbalance could account for the low libido and the dryness.

Good pick up, while BMI isn't the best indicator it would be about 17 which is technically underweight.

Perhaps talk to your doctor, maybe get your hormone levels checked?

Have you tried to increase your good fat intake? Perhaps adding some flax seed oil or avocado to shakes or smoothies. Fatty fish such as salmon, calorie dense foods such as nuts. If you are eating three main meals a day, do four perhaps or increase snack portions.

It has been 10 days since my ESG, I have lost about 5 kilos (11lb) since then. The centimetres are also dropping off. I am on a free liquids diet until 11/11 and then a pureed food week followed by a week of soft foods. There was a couple of days where I seemed to be lacking energy, all good now though. Other than the initial cramping it hasn't been painful at all, I am still on a nexium a day for another couple of weeks, so far no acid reflux. My skin is even looking better as I haven't been eating all the crap food I use to. I had my follow up with the doctor on Tuesday, all good, he wants 4 hours a week cardio until my appointment with the exercise physiologist, where weights/resistance training will commence. My doctor works of body composition rather than the scales. My post procedure support program includes 4 appointments each with a dietician, exercise physiologist and behavioural pyschologist along with unlimited support from a bariatric physician, formally there are eight appointments with the bariatric physician. I have yet to have a bowel movement, I am slowing upping the levels of treatment for that, started off with the lowest does and working my way up until output

Walking up a flight of stairs without gasping for breath. Enjoying what use to be my hour regular walk with lots of hills After having a soak in the bath, getting out of my bath easily without having to contort myself Not having to buy tops that are a size too big so as to fit my breasts Being energetic in general

Great job!