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Yes, I had that happen about that time. I would eat or drink one bite or a mouthful of liquid and feel like I had eaten a pizza, and vomit! I had a very severe stricture. Not to scare you, but that was my experience. Can you keep food and liquids down? Are you in pain? If you're not in pain, don't have trouble swallowing, and can keep food and liquids down you probably do not have a stricture. Whatever it is, I hope the full feeling gets better for you!!

I have degeneration in my neck and just had 4 injections into my facet joints on Tuesday. It's still early, but I'm feeling much better! Maybe your surgeon can do that for you. Good luck! I also have bulging disks at C5-6 and C6-7.

Hey, FluffySaysForkIt! Thanks so much for your post, and the tips for doing dip nails! I think I feel confident now to try it myself!! I'll be more gentle on my nails than they would be at a salon, and for sure save money! Does the polish stay for 10 days, too? Or do you have to repolish frequently? I always thought the colored powder was what you wanted for the color. I never thoughr about doing clear and then painting them.

Do you do it yourself? Or go to a nail salon?

Worrisome, but not unexpected. The trauma of surgery and rapid weight loss, sometimes protein insufficiency cause it. I too am suffering hair loss. The best thing I did was to stop washing my hair every day. Went to every other day, and now 2 times a week. I thought it would look dirty, but I guess the hair follicles get used it it, and it doesn't look greasy at all. I can't take extra biotin as it makes me breakout.

Are the veggies well cooked, or are you trying to eat them raw? Poultry dry? That'll hurt. I'm 7 months post bypass and still pretty much on soft food! My advice is to chew really really well, and use something to "lube" the meat. Cook veghies well, and take small bites. Good luck.

Doctor's scales always weigh heavier because you've usually got clothes on, and they don't weigh you at the same time of day. I really would not worry too much!

Well, all I can say is that bariatric surgery was the right decision for me. I am no longer diabetic! No longer have high blood pressure! Can walk up stairs without dying, and feel so much better. My weight loss is not fast, but I have lost 90 pounds since my high weight, and 73 pounds since surgery. I still have a ways to go, but it's progress! Good luck to you!!

Hi, K. Lee, and welcome. Do lots of reading and educate yourself. I chose bypass because I had GERD, and I know I'm crazy, but I'm a recovering sugar addict, and wanted the fear of dumping that comes with bypass!! I'm very happy with my choice. Diabetes is gone, high blood pressure gone, knees feel better, etc. Of course the same would hold true if I'd had the sleeve, I'm just happy I had bariatric surgery!!

I did not have an endoscopy before RNY, but already had documented GERD. An endoscopy wouldn't have told them anything they didn't already know.

Like AggiG says, my surgeon says no more carbonation after surgery, but YMMV.

Hi, and welcome! As others have suggested read all you can, and ultimately trust your team. Good luck, both surgeries are a God-send in my opinion!

Well, mine runs around 95/60, so not as low as yours. I used to have HBP prior to surgery. I'd call your primary care provider. Good luck, and keep us posted!

I take benefiber and ducolax twice a day to prevent severe constipation. I know how miserable it can be!

Thanks so much for that suggestion! I had wondered about that process. I'll have to check it out![emoji4]

Carbonated beverages are not allowed by my surgeon post surgery. You all may want to run soda by your surgeons!

Thanks, ladies!! If I try gel nails, and mine are already paper thin and peeling, will it damage them more?? I'd like to try the gel, but am apprehensive.

Hi. So, I had my bypass 6.5 months ago, and my nails are in terrible shape. Peeling and splitting. I like to wear nail polish, but it just doesn't stay. A day or two after polishing them the polish starts chipping and flaking off! Any suggestions for improving my manicure? I just started taking biotin for my nails, and hair loss, but I'm sure it takes months to see improvement. Thanks!

Congratulations! Isn't it a wonderful feeling! I hit "overweight " recently, and it is great!!

You're doing great! Don't worry. When have you ever lost a pound a day for 2 weeks?! Don't compare yourself to others, it is just not fair, and will mess with your head. Keep up the good work!

I like Syntrax Nectar powder, Unjury powder, both mixed with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. For ready to drink shakes I like Ensure Max Protein chocolate flavor.

I've had lowfat cream cheese, about a tablespoon, and other low fat dairy products with no problem. I had gastric bypass. You could also substitute non fat plain Greek yogurt.

I personally find it really toxic to compare my weight loss to others on this forum because we're all so different. I just get discouraged! That being said I'm losing about 10 pounds a month and am 6.5 months post gastric bypass. My team is pleased with my progress. Don't worry too much, just exercise and follow your team's plan for you, and you'll do fine.

Yup. Lightheaded when I get up. I have low blood pressure and low pulse. Make sure you're not dehydrated, and you may want to check your blood pressure.

Thanks, all, for the encouragement!