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But it made me uncomfortable even before it hit the tummy??

Hi everyone.. I have a question regarding whole Vitamins.. I have tried 3 types of chewables and one or two that are gummies and they all make me so sick to my stomach... It's horrible. So, that NUT said I should find that smallest Multivitamin that I can swallow and take that.. Does anyone take a whole Vitamin and if so, any recommendations? Also, my NUT has given me the green light on eating all types of foods in moderation of course. Now, I tried to eat a chicken sandwich on one piece of a bun (1/4 of the sandwich) but after the second bite, I felt like it got stuck in my throat.. The feeling wasn't great. I have had that same feeling when I eat anything that may have carbs in it. I thought that if I couldn't tolerate it -- I would feel pain in my stomach but this was more like it was not going down well.. I had to walk it out to feel better. I chewed it really well but it still didn't feel good going down. Am I crazy or does this happen to others?

That is definitely one thing I will miss -- wine... We used to order a bottle for dinner.. We are going on a cruise in November (I got sleeved in June) and I hope to be able to at least try a glass...

I feel like that all the time! After all -- all the diets failed for me and worked for others.. The gym worked others and not for me. So, I just pray to God that this is the tool that I need to ensure that I lose it and keep it off.:thumbup1:

Awesome! Thank you so much! I am still learning!! The worst part is going to the bathroom... Prior to the surgery I was always constipated and now I go more often (2 or 3 times a week) but, the pain and discomfort is not fun and when I have to go, I better be there FAST... Does that make sense? I have had my gall bladder out so I don't know if that makes a difference. The way I can describe the pain is like --- eat 20 PRUNES and then wait to go type of feeling. HORRIFIC!

Silly question.. how much time should you wait between drinking liquids before and after?

My metabolism is really horrid!! Has been all mu life. I just thought since I was eating such small meals and exercising that I would lose more weight. However, I spoke to the nutritionist and he said that your body has an adjustment phase like -- this is what you are now going to eat and get used to it! So it tries to store fat because it thinks you are starving but once it gets the point that hello, this is what it is -- you will start losing weight. He said he hasn't seen anyone go through this and not lost weight unless they were eating Cookies, ice cream, and junk all day long... It is just frustrating because I thought it would be more than it is.. But, hopefully my body will get the point SOOON! :thumbup:

The bill what is usual and customary - that I don't know what it is going to be as of yet. BUT, I definitely have to pay 20% of whatever that is... The same provisions don't always apply to WLS surgery which is what I didn't know. I thought once you reach the $2000 max out of pocket -- that is all I would pay but NO, not when it has to do with WLS. It is frustrating. But, I am glad I had it a reputable place and don't regret having to pay the $$$$ even if I am going to pay for many years to come. So many variables to consider and unfortunately, we don't always know it all before we go under...:thumbup:

Wow... I know this is off topic -- but I just got my hospital bill.. I have insurance which covers for 80% but I have to pay the difference (which is probably going to be high) -- anyhow, one night stay was $29,000 and this does not include the anesthesiologist or surgeon!! I am looking at paying $6-7,000 out of pocket. So, I guess I will be on a payment plan forever.. But, I totally don't regret it.

My BMI was 40. My post op diet was pretty accelerated. I was only on Clear liquids 3 days and then mushies 4 days and then on to regular food after a week -- (soft foods). I calculate my calories and I have been eating on average of 500-600 calories per day (mostly from protein). I just thought it would come down more than that...My husband says that I expected to come out of surgery with all the weight lost. Who knows? Maybe I did.... But I wish it was more.. :thumbup:

I know that everyone is different but I just want to get an idea of what you all have lost typically in one week? Today I weighed myself -- as I promised myself I would only do once a week -- I tried to weigh myself more often and would get disappointed.. So, I get on the scale today and saw that I have only lost 3 pounds. Should I be losing more? I started at 207 prior to surgery. I had surgery on June 29th. So, technically I have lost 20 pounds in total. 10 pounds pre-op and 10 pounds post op. I am just asking because I see some people lose 10 pounds a week and I am wondering if it is all dependent on what the starting weight was (the more you have to lose, the faster you lose it?) ... :thumbup:

Oh shoot.. I ate right after!! lol Why should you wait? I read the box and it didn't mention it but then again our situation is a little different so just wondering. Well, I was thinking of taking both until the prilosec kicked in -- I am so miserable! I wake up with heart burn! I go to sleep with heart burn! It is just an ALL day affair. Are you still taking prilosec after 13 months? I was reading the box and it talks about not taking for more than 14 days.. So, I am curious why that is..

Thanks Tiffykins. That makes sense. I called the dr. today and he told me to purchase prilosec and take one a day... he told me to STOP taking the zantac. Is taking both an over kill? He said if the prilosec did not work by next week, then he would recommend that I take Carafate which is prescription only. Anyone heard of it?

I had surgery June 29th and I can only speak for me... But, I had zero pain. Never had to take any pain meds at the hospital or home. Came home the next day and that Friday I was at the beach for a field trip with my son's summer camp group.. I can sleep on my sides (no stomach, of course). It has been wonderful (knock on wood). The only thing I am experiencing right now is tons of heartburn!! I hate it! I haven't experienced it since I was pregnant. I take 2 zantac daily and yesterday had to take tums (which didn't help). Honestly, it has been wonderful. The most difficult part is the mourning for food. I know they didn't remove my taste buds but it almost feels like I don't have that love of food as I used to. I have two small children and it is hard watching them eat food I considered at one point to be delicious and now... I am like, whatever but at the same time I yearn for the want that I had before that was only satisfied with food. Does that make sense? For me, it has been more of a psychological thing rather than physical.

I thought when you had a leak the pain was so intense that there was no way not to notice?

Is Gavescon over the counter? I am waking up with major heartburn in the morning at all times. I am drinking two zantacs a day but that is not working Is acid reflux or heartburn common in those that have been sleeved? Does anyone know why?

Thank you everyone... I am feeling good except today I have major heartburn! I am taking zantac -- but it is not helping.

Is Zantac an acid reducer? That is what I am taking -- the dr., gave it to me for a month... But I had to take a TUMS today because I had just major heartburn... The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant!!

Yeah, I've had comments like that... You have such a pretty face.. But... So, what are you saying? I hate comments like that.

Am I the only one that the dr and nutritionist told to eat 5-6 small 4 oz meals a day? I read a ton about people eating 3 times a day and no snacking -- yet my dr., said that I must make sure I eat every 3 hours... :thumbup1:

You are having surgery on my bday!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! Congrats!:scared0:

It's funny how everyone's dr is different... Well, since the surgery (today is 1 week and 1 day post op) I am eating yogurt, creamy Soups, chicken Soup, -- I even ate a piece of fish with some veggies. I was barely able to eat 4oz but everything went down great. No, issues. (knock on wood) Today I am having black bean soup with an egg in it.. Every day is a learning experience but I am so exited to only be able to eat a 1/2 cup at the most of things. I am also trying to weigh myself only once a week because daily was worrying me when I saw a gain But, in one week I have lost 7 pds I think... Prior to surgery I couldn't imagine losing 1 lb during the week!! :biggrin0:

Tomorrow will be a week since I was sleeved and I am feeling so great.. The only difficult part is getting mixed messages between my nutritionist and dr... The DR progresses you through the phases much more quickly than my nutritionist. When I was at the hospital he told me to go ahead and start on my Protein shakes with skim milk the next day after surgery. When I went to see him in the office on FRI - he told me to start on the mushy phase (fish, egg, veggies, etc.) and since I don't see my NUT until the end of the month, I really didn't know what to do. So, this is my 6th day since surgery and as he said, I tried fish today... It went down well -- no problems. Should I be worried that I am going to quickly? I know my NUT gave me a breakdown of 3 days of Clear liquids, 4 days of full liquid, 5 days of mushy foods, and the rest of the month soft foods... The dr --- advanced me to the end? Should I worry if I haven't had pain and seem to be doing well?:confused:

ok.. so yesterday had an awful bout with nausea after I ate the chewable multi vitamin... AND for the first time felt hungry. Am I suppose to feel hungry? I just ate this morning and I feel hungry? Is that normal? It is like an empty feeling in the pit of my stomach???

Today is my 4th day too -- and the first couple of days if I didn't eat -- no problem. But today, for the first time, I am hungry. Is that normal? I even had a headache. I have been eating every 3 hours and sipping but it seems like I am still hungry? Could it be head hunger? Or am I really hungry? I feel hungrier than when I was doing the pre-op diet???