Chrisb428

I still have issues with water. In order to stay hydrated I did hot peppermint tea and I do ph water. It has to be room temperature or slightly warmer for me to tolerate it.

I seem to be losing from the boobs up and butt down only. I look like humpty dumpty kinda. Belly isnt budging!

I hope things soon get easier for you!

I havent been on a PC to update and todays my first day on in about 2 mos. I am 232.4 as of yesterday

@FluffyChix Thank you very much!

@Luzbella Thank you for the kind words and advice. I appreciate it. Congrats on your success adjusting and your loss so far as well! Cant wait till I get to that point!

I am 2 months and 3 days post gastric bypass. It has been a very, very, long road. Still cant eat much of anything and having alot of trouble hydrating properly. At 2 wks post op I knew something wasn't right. After numerous calls, complaints and nagging, I got an egd scheduled. Turned out I had a stricture and ulcers. I had my 3rd egd yesterday and am finally cleared (with 3 meds) to begin to try "anything I think I can tolerate" I havent been able to tolerate anything but homemade broth and some ph water for the most part. Hoping this is the end of the procedures and beginning of the good part. On a positive note, I'm down over 70 lbs.

Mine is from bypass

Has anyone here had a balloon dilation for a stricture, and if so is relief immediate?

Good luck, it will be over before you know it.

Thank you all. I'm not going to get overly concerned because I am getting fluid in my shakes and through popsicles etc. I will keep trying different things and if that doesnt work, try a thickening agent. I appreciate everyones help, thanks!

I've tried Crystal light, Bai, gatorade zero, hot tea. I can tolerate jello and popsicles.

I am just over 2 wks post op RNY bypass. Did really well, had no major issues until the past 2 days. I was getting in my fluids and protein in acceptable amounts for where I am in the process. Then, 2 days ago, I started gagging on all fluids. I do manage to keep small amounts down. As strange as it sounds I have no problem with the purees and soft foods just thin fluids. I have tried the different temps and nothing seems to agree with me. Any thoughts on how to handle this or how long to continue trying before calling my surgeon?

Good luck, I'm sure you will do great!

It took me a week to get my gain from the hospital off so dont get discouraged at all and dont self sabotage! U are into the journey now. U jumped through all the hoops, now work your program!

Yes, it's completely normal. I'm 2 weeks out and still have it occassionally, though its gotten much better!

I got approved next day but wasnt scheduled for 6 wks

@Orchids&Dragons Thank you! It's not painful or bad just odd...lol. I was hoping it was normal!

I am 2 wks post op and just progressed to a soft diet. Has anyone else had the feeling of something being stuck in their throat? It has felt this way all day. I can drink and swallow foods just fine and have been taking small bites and chewing thoroughly. Just curious if this was a common "feeling" or not?

Doesn't have to be animal protein, but protien of any kind. I agree protein should be higher than carbs. That is stressed before any wls.

That just seems so long!

I just try and add as much moisture to the food as I can. It sucks!

That's how I've been doing it

I know it's way early, but when was everyone here able to start eating lettuce tomatoes and other raw salad veggies after gastric bypass?

I am 42 just had mine 9 days ago. I have always been overweight and thought I could eventually lose it on my own. Then, about a year and a half to 2 yrs ago my thyroid went wacky and I piled on approx. another 75 lbs. and knew I had to do something.