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My nutritionist told me at my first post op visit that a week three plateau is normal and not to stress it. I am actually in that third week now and am dealing with it now also. Some loss just much slower than it was the previous weeks. She did not tell me how long it lasts so perhaps that is the issue.

So very sorry to hear that but yet again was for the best I am sure. I never had to have cardiologist clearance prior to surgery. I did, however, need to have an EKG done with the other preop testing. Not sure of your age but I do know a lot of the preop testing used to be different depending on your age. I am sure you are crushed but YOU ARE ALIVE! Good luck at the cardiologist and keep your chin up.

I also have had a couple since surgery. I was told by a family member who had the same issue after surgery that her surgeon had calf cramps included in his post surgical Q and A paperwork. It just stated to make sure to take your vitamins as directed as a deficiency of some can cause cramps. As a general rule blood clots will hurt whether standing, sitting, kneeling or laying down. There is normally also swelling. Everyone is different though. I know when I got my cramps in calf I upped my Powerade to get more potassium and that seemed to do the trick.

I am using bariatric advantage dark cherry chews. As far as vitamins go it is the best tasting so far and I have tried about 5 different ones. My nutritionist said after the first month no more flintstones as they do not have everything your body needs but they are fine for the first few weeks.

I just recently found that stevia has flavored liquid drops. It hasn’t been an issue for me. I just ordered a few different flavors to try in my coffee and shakes.

I have never been a fan of popcorn. However, I always loved the smell of it. Last evening my step daughter was microwaving a bag and the smell made me seriously nauseous. In addition, this past weekend my husbands family had a reunion. One of his relatives brought some type of smoked meat. I loved smoked anything pre surgery. I had to change tables as the smell was so very overwhelming and was also making me nauseous. I am just at one month post op. Has anyone else had similar changes in smell? I knew tastes could change but I am convinced it has also affected my sense of smell.