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Hi Latanya, What was your surgery type and when did you have it? Every 3 days? Are you going more or less? Today alone I’ve gone 3 times and they’ve been crampy and uncomfortable.

Rough couple of days. STILL dumping?Starting to feel thirsty, not quite dehydrated. I follow this diet in my binder, plus the meds and vitamins. Yet every morning I dump. Tonight....I dumped while contemplating dinner. I’ve only had omeprazole, 2 calcium’s, 3 oz of chili w/beans, and a premium protein vanilla today plus about 29 oz of water. I’m so frustrated. I don’t cheat and I’m mindful and I haven’t rushed. This is starting to get to me. I’m hungry, yet not. While my physical pains are healing, I worry I’m not mentally capable to handle this bathroom + food anxiety. I have to go back to work in a week and a half where 45 teachers share 3 bathrooms and my usage is frequent and urgent! I felt pretty upset at dinner time so I made shrimp scampi with no fat, no carb brummel and brown margarine and garlic cloves. Am I in for some garlic pain? I haven’t had a veggie besides mashed potato and those were very bland and low fat. Now I’m just sniveling. Help and insight appreciated.

“I would think that we all have pushed the limits at some point and lived to regret it. Don't be discouraged by the mistakes you make. You are awesome” An awesome mindset! ???

thanks FB007. What proteins are you enjoying? I’ve tried deli turkey, eggs (scram and boiled), chili, soup and shakes. I tried tuna and it didn’t go well. The only thing that I look forward to is the chili and I think that may be where my disconnect is. The proteins are old hat.

Could you be prepared for those cravings and tailor some “cheat” foods that aren’t fried or as processed? There are lightly breaded dinosaur nuggets and other chicken items that have low carb or even veggie crust. Freeze some thin beef patties with tasty seasoning to grill when you want that burger and instead of bun, try lettuce or slices of tomato. I know about those cravings. I’m a vivid dreamer and I have dreamt about grilled cheese, steak, toast and preserves, cheddar cheese cubes, pancakes. You name it, I have woken up groaning about it. I know it’s a mental game. Mental cravings/withdrawal . I get my protein and water in so this is old habits and possibly stress talking in my head. Don’t berate yourself. Make a plan and do your best to stick to it.

Wow. Thank you for taking the time. An amazing read. I’m in Seattle and wanted a sleeve but my acid test and gerd numbers were too high according to my team. I informed them that I only began experiencing heartburn/reflux after my abdomen got larger and tight plus I have a small frame, 5’0. They refused, it was bypass or nothing. If I can get my belated dumping under control I believe I will be on track to hit my goals and can start exercising soon. That is, when the West Coast smoke dissipates. Thanks Rick

I’m equally scared of the other way. When I was on liquids only for 2 wks I had only 2 BM’s. Upside was after them my weigh-ins felt accomplished ?

Hey Rick, do you happen to know why your Dr/program rarely does RNY any more? I’m on the West coast and my team calls it “the golden standard” But I do wonder if that’s because trends tend to start on the East coast and slowly make their way up ver here.

I was August 20th for g. bypass. Also have a CPAP. My loss is good but I’m also living off like 350-500 cal, 50 G protein and about 40oz water daily. I can’t fit much more in me and I’m so tired I don’t have the energy to care much. I go back to work soon and I’m scared.

I’m 3 weeks out and am on the purée stage. Have followed it to a T and still dump occasionally. Although, for me, it is delayed. Usually in the morn, before my omeprazole or any foods/fluids. I get gurgles, chills and have to hobble quickly to the loo. Sometimes it lasts an hour sometimes 10 mins. I usually end up feeling queasy from the chills. I really hope my body acclimates as it is not something I can easily avoid when I’m back to work.