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Did anyone have to do this after bypass - my nutritionist mentioned it casually yesterday but it sounds awful - and strange for someone with a brand new egg-stomach to swallow "as much and as quickly as I can" What were your experiences? did you have one?

I switched to a lactose-free milk when I couldn't find soy milk. I have switched back to soy and I now have no problems, I don't know if the lactose free milk was bad or what but I will NEVER drink that again!

I am pre-surgery but my plan doesn't have "real" food for 8 weeks - purreed and soft foods only for at least the last six weeks. Maybe you are on solid food too soon?

Thank you everyone - I can't tell you how happy I am to have found these forums. I did much better last night - right on track and feeling much better. Thank you all so much for your support.

Thank you so much!

I do use Lactose free milk - and soy, I suspect its the whey protein in the shakes. So I use the Lactaid pills as well.

I have two weeks to go until surgery - I was doing great on the pre-op diet but today, completely without a second thought I ate a piece of apple bake bread a co-worker brought in. I'm feeling like a failure, and feel frustrated from not feeling well from the protein shakes (struggling getting my Lactaid dose correct!) Anyway - I needed to confess to someone, back on the horse, right?

I have to be on my pre-op for 5 weeks - I'm 3 weeks in and I have lost about 22 lbs but have totally stalled the last few days. I figure they told me what to eat, which I am doing, they didn't require a specific amount of weight lost so I am good. I wouldn't worry - if you are following their plan, your liver is shrinking and getting healthier and that is all they really wanted.

I looked and most of what I’m consuming base sucralose. I can’t find anything definitive as to whether they are known to cause those symptoms or not.

I do. I have also found that it is worse in the afternoon - maybe I'm not getting enough Lactaid in - I'll try doubling up and see if that helps. Thank you!

I am on my pre-op diet, protein powder 4X per day. I am taking lactaid with it but my stomach is STILL gurgling, gassy and diarrhea is still pretty bothersome. I've been on the diet three weeks already and have another two to go. Could the sweetener be doing this? I am hesitant to buy unflavored/unsweetened because its a money investment and if it doesn't work I don't want to waste it. Any ideas for me? Did anyone else have this issue?

I have a Surgical consult next week - I'll ask him if they have any approved ones - thanks!

My stomach does not care for whey protein, I use my lactaid but sometimes, its just not enough. only three more weeks to go (and then some more shakes....) LOL I keep chanting "its worth it, its worth it"

Oh! I would love to hike in Scotland Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston with my husband Cross Country Ski again Buy whatever clothes I want wear cute shoes!!!! Ride a horse again NOT have to knit the biggest size sweater - I will be able to knit any sweater pattern I want!

I see we have a horrible metabolism in common! took me 6 months to lose 10 lbs on STRICT-NON CHEATY weight watcher diet many years ago! GREAT FOR YOU!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

Oh don't worry at all - I know it was coming from a protective and good place. Thank you!

No, he was definitely kidding

Thank you so much for this, I think with the amount I have to lose and the struggles with portion control - I think bypass is the right choice for me. Its weird but the program I am in just will not recommend one surgery over another, they leave it entirely up to me so I've been waffling a bit, which isn't like me. I know my surgeon will support my decision so I am glad about that - he told me I could change my mind while they are wheeling me into surgery if I wanted!

September 24! My pre surgery diet starts today (but Ive been doing it for a week already)

My awesome surgeon has told me I can decide which surgery to have up until they wheel me in. I have a lot to lose 188 pounds to get to the weight suggested by my height and age. I don’t expect to get that low- at all. But I want to optimize my chances. I first chose sleeve but now I’m leaning towards bypass. What was it that cemented your decision? My insurance will pay for either and the surgeon is not making a firm recommendation either way. Which should I do??

AAAH! that is so COOL!!!!

I have a surgery date of September 24! I find myself endlessly calculating what I might end up weighing at the end of this - I'm not fixated on an amount so much as amazed that this could actually happen! Turns out that even if I do lose 65% of my excess weight I will still be in the "overweight" category. Is there any chance I could lose more than average AND keep it off?