Now i made a big mistake last night- or at least i think i did- and caved in and ate 2 Protein bars. I'm at day 11 post op and am to the point where liquids no longer fill me up (the swelling must really be going down because i can just keep on chugging shakes all day long and they go straight through me). Fudgcicles no longer fill me up, two days ago i went through an entire 24 pack in one day of sugar free fudgecicles! Many people were concerned about me losing too much weight with this surgery, but now i am concerned about not losing anymore because it is so easy to get my calories in. I wanted to experiment with something solid (even though i know it is too soon) to see how it would sit on my stomach. I got two low carb Protein Bars, each was 2 ounces. They didn't have anything crunchy like nuts in them, and they are sweetened with splenda. They also contain 7 grams of fat each, but the healthy fat that helps keep you full longer and helps with your hair and nails. I started by taking a few tiny bites of the bars, chewing VERY well, and slowly. I would take a small sip of warm broth in between each swallow. Before i knew it, both bars were gone, and my stomach didn't get upset whatsoever, and i laid on my back flat all night with no pain or nausea. I woke up today feeling great, no stomach upset or heaviness. I think i will go ahead and start with my mushy stage now, even though it is 3 days early, and see how it goes. I dont want to push my stomach too hard too soon, but right now i am able to get an easy 1600 calories a day on light yogurt, Protein Shakes, etc... and right after surgery i could hardly get in 300 a day. I'm thinking that if i advance to the mushy stage, less food will be required to fill me up and it will sit with me longer. It's getting far too easy for me to go overboard now on calories when drinking the shakes and puddings. I really look forward to adding vegetables and oatmeal in the coming weeks (blended of course), as those foods sound incredible to me right now! lol!!

Oh- and chewable cherry Rolaids have been my lifesaver!! They cure stomach pain better than Nexium or Prilosec, and give you your dose of Calcium in one. You can also get the tropical flavored chews, that are an antacid and anti-gas in one. Don't care for that flavor as much but they both work great.:biggrin0:

hello tiffykins, Thank you for all the information. I didn't know that, I have been using the chocolate chews since surgery. Is there any certain time of the day that I should take the calcium citrate? thank you and I will be back again to see what else you have posted.

hello tiffykins, Thank you for all the information. I didn't know that, I have been using the chocolate chews since surgery. Is there any certain time of the day that I should take the calcium citrate? thank you and I will be back again to see what else you have posted.

Hey Gorgeous,

I take my calcium citrate at night. I make sure to take 2 hours after my multi to ensure that all the stuff in my multi doesn't interfere with the absorption of my calcium. I usually take one right before dinner, and 2 right before bed. If I know I'm going to be out in the evening. I take them in the afternoon.

I've been taking the chewable pepcid complete and had horrible acid last night, it kept me up for a good 2 hours! What would you guys recommend that I try..and I don't want to harm my new tummy with the carbonate:blink:

Dr Aceves told oregondaisy that gavascon does not have this rebound issue

hmmm, perhaps it is pepcid. I am not sure now that you say that. The bottle is at my desk at work. the chewable kind. thanks for the feedback...