Cala B.
Gastric Bypass Patients
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Mostly yes, the same struggle most are having getting enough protein AND fluids...….how about you?
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Be sure to measure yourself! It took me 8 days post-op to even get back down to surgery-day weight, but I had lost several inches.
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If you wear your abdominal binder it should be OK, and it will help you feel more secure as well......
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I have two! 1. My jawline has re-appeared, first photo is from three weeks post-op, second is from January this year. 2. My chronic cough is GONE! I blamed my allergies but apparently it was from the hiatal hernia that they repaired. This is EPIC!
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Be sure to take you measurements. I finally got to surgery day weight day 8 post-op, but I had lost two inches at the waist and hips.
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I'm in the process of switching vitamins, some I tried made me feel sick too, I was surprised I didn't throw up! I just ordered the ones that taste like Starburst candy
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Thanks GradyCat, I actually chose to stick to water at first, didn't take any Pepto. Catwoman7; oddly enough, I baked tomato sauce with cottage cheese (1/4 cup of each) and had no issues with it, same with tomato orange soup. 2Bsmaller18, that's what I did, just water at first, then I had some yogurt, later an egg salad puree. ED_NW, hey neighbor, I'm in Portland, I have a version of those but didn't try them, I will have to remember them in the future! I appreciate the feedback, thanks everyone!! It's 5:30pm and I feel like it never happened. But I discarded what was left of the soup!
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Yesterday I had some tomato soup, and right away I could tell pouch didn't like it but I ate it anyways. I also had a serving of crackers (a no-no I know), thinking it would help settle my new gut. Instead, I had horrible pain all afternoon, similar to when I passed gallstones before my gallbladder removal. So five hours later I vomited. I felt better for a while but then the pain build up again, for another 4 hours later I vomited again. Now the problem is Ms .Pouch doesn't even appreciate room-temperature water, and my gut cramps up for a while after every drink. Clenching, icy, intense pain for a few minutes, that seems to travel as if the whole gang was protesting. I'm afraid to try to consume anything with calories, even worried above taking my vitamins. Do I try Pepto-Bismol? Leave it alone and suffer through it?
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No matter what, I *never* want to be in the same room as others when I throw up, whether it's a noisy production or not!
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I've heard they can change, but not always, and not necessarily forever. I'll just play the cards as they are dealt
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Awesome, congrats!!
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Lol, I probably have enough! I just got a call today, my surgery is now moved up to April 11, ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!!!!
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I've been reading everything I can find, here and on Facebook. I know RTD drinks are more expensive but I've always had issues getting the powders to mix properly, I don't have the patience! CalGal I'm sure your homemade soups will be way better than my packaged soups!
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I've been reading everything I can find, here and on Facebook. I know RTD drinks are more expensive but I've always had issues getting the powders to mix properly, I don't have the patience!
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Found that water bottle on Amazon, I bought three different versions, so one is in my car, work, and home
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I've been collecting products since before my first appointment 10/30/18; I know that many people caution against buying so much ahead of time, but I like having options and I understand my taste buds may change after surgery. I am using a lot of the products in the two plus months before surgery.
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Another pointer, I tape the finger monitor to your middle finger instead of your index finger. For some reason they couldn't get a reading on my first home study and I had the monitor on my index finger. I had to do another home test AND a lab test, then they finally got the results THEY wanted (positive for apnea) in the lab test .
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Portland, Oregon here
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Congrats, FluffyNoMore! And thank you for your advice/counsel to fellow forum members
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I don't think the OP is trying to skip supplements, but rather asking if a once-a-day multi (specifically made for Bariatric patients) is sufficient as opposed to three or four times a day supplements. I have seen those and wondered that myself, but I think that is a question for your doctor/bariatric team. They might be intended for maintenance use once weight loss goals are met?
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