Kelly15

Hi again. I am still learning this app and not sure how to reply individually to each post. So I hope I am doing this right. I needed to have my band removed due to severe Gerd. I was offered a mini gastric bypass or sleeve. I chose the sleeve over bypass as I wanted the benefit of reducing the hormone grelun. Spelling may be off sorry. And I did not want to be on a lot of vitamins life long. My hemoglobin dropped has always been on the low side but really dipped low following surgery. This has made me more tired over the past couple of weeks. Water has been a challenge. I flavor it to allow me to drink more but I am not getting it all in. I hope other liquids such as popsicles and milk etc will count. WRT to intercourse my surgeon said 2 weeks post op okay. I think we need to remember that most of us with revision have a slightly longer surgery to remove the band, port, clean up scar tissue, fix hernia and a sleeve. Wow we went through major surgery!! Be kind to yourselves and give time to heal

Hi there. I know what you mean about the tongue. I also had similar symptoms. I think it is a combination of intubation and some dehydration. I bought a spray to help with dry mouth. Biotene. That helps. I am struggling with water intake. I am now starting week 4. On solids now and really feel full fast. At your stage I tried all kinds of tricks to increase protein. Try lactose free milk such as fairlife with 14 grams of protein. I agree tolerance to dairy and sweet items are difficult. I have had some GI problems here and there. I also bought some protein powder plain to add to whatever I can. I find dairy played a large role early on. I am now enjoying poached eggs with fiber whole grain bread. Chicken that is tender has been good and cottage cheese. All lactose free. Your weight will fluctuate. Mine did as well. A lot of rebalancing going on. I need to start exercising but concerned this will make me hungry. I find I am still tired!

Hi. I had my gastric band removed after 10 years with revision to sleeve just 3 weeks ago. How can I help?