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lessismore67    158

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Hi all- it's been a while since I have posted. I have been struggling this past week. I am struggling in the heat to eat enough and am finding that when I do eat it's going right through me (sorry if that was TMI).

My question is has anyone else struggled with this and what can I do as my energy levels are really low and I am dizzy quite a lot - plus the stomach pains after I eat until it goes through me are pretty awful. I can't have shakes etc as they go through me too.

I am only eating steamed green veggies and grilled chicken or fish- keeping it simple but it still doesn't stay down. Yesterday I managed to eat less than 200 cal and today's about the same. This is not at all my intent but I just can't keep much besides Water down easily. I am getting over gastro from last week too so maybe it's related.

I have not consulted a dietician but am planning on doing so soon but anything I can try in the interim would be great :)

Thanks!!! Cheers Liss

Hi Liss.Sorry you are having such a ghastly time :( I have had this after gastro before I had the sleeve.Sometimes a gastro can strip your bowel of its normal bacteria and leave your gut inflamed and unable to absorb properly.Lactose can be a short term issue for some.Probiotics like inner health plus tabs or low fat yoghurt can be a big help.Pureed apple, broth (too hot in the weather for you tho?) and white rice are good. Keep up your fluids especially electrolytes as you will be dehydrating.

"Gastrostop" from the chemist is great to halt the diarrhoea for a day or so - I find it really good to stop the cramps after eating as well - but you will need to see your GP if you need to keep taking it.

I hope this helps Liss and that you feel much better soon.

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mistysj    1,939

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I have been taking gastro stop two twice a day for a month! Eat some Soup, Lissa. Maybe egg drop or got and sour or a bowl of Vietnamese pho. If you can tolerate dairy have Greek yogurt. Try a probiotic. Inner Health is apparently the best one. It's behind the counter at the chemist. Good luck!

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ausmith    374

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So we are done ! We stayed an extra night in hospital as I was suffering from a bit of nausea but all seems okay now. Just need to concentrate on fluids for the next week until we go back to see the Dr. Dr Phil Lockie and his wife Shirley Lockie (ass & co-ordination) are an amazing team

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kelliv    659

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So we are done ! We stayed an extra night in hospital as I was suffering from a bit of nausea but all seems okay now. Just need to concentrate on fluids for the next week until we go back to see the Dr. Dr Phil Lockie and his wife Shirley Lockie (ass & co-ordination) are an amazing team
Congratulations. I've been wondering how you were getting on. Enjoy your break and at least it's warm weather that makes you want to drink.

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Merry1    45

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So we are done ! We stayed an extra night in hospital as I was suffering from a bit of nausea but all seems okay now. Just need to concentrate on fluids for the next week until we go back to see the Dr. Dr Phil Lockie and his wife Shirley Lockie (ass & co-ordination) are an amazing team

Glad all went well take it easy over the next couple of weeks

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Lissa_S    787

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Thanks Misty and lessismore!! I bought done gastro stop today and will try some Soup tonight!

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skudibz    24

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So we are done ! We stayed an extra night in hospital as I was suffering from a bit of nausea but all seems okay now. Just need to concentrate on fluids for the next week until we go back to see the Dr. Dr Phil Lockie and his wife Shirley Lockie (ass & co-ordination) are an amazing team

I'm glad all went well. I'm 2 weeks post-op and have lost 10 kg since my op date. Currently I'm still on puréed food. It's weird not getting hungry!

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Merry1    45

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I'm glad all went well. I'm 2 weeks post-op and have lost 10 kg since my op date. Currently I'm still on puréed food. It's weird not getting hungry!

Hi I'm just over 2 weeks post op, and also on purée, struggling a bit to find things that I want to eat, do you have any suggestions?

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ausmith    374

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Thanks everyone both a little nervous around meal times at the moment. All a learning experience as we are both different. Things that sit well with me may not sit well with him in the interim. Amazed at the lack of appetite I have read about it so much but experiencing it is another thing altogether.

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Sydney Susan    333

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Congrats Ausmith and all the others newly sleeved - one day at a time folks, it really does get better day by day.

Sydney siders, I haven't read this post for a couple of weeks (exams!) and can see you are now planning on meeting in Parramatta on 10/11 (I think that's right). I couldn't make the city date but Parra I can do - pending resolution of one possible Sunday lunch my hubby has been trying to hastily organise, but I don't think will come off.

I'd love to meet up.

Susan (0412 250 010)

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sueoco    509

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Congrats Ausmith and all the others newly sleeved - one day at a time folks' date=' it really does get better day by day. Sydney siders, I haven't read this post for a couple of weeks (exams!) and can see you are now planning on meeting in Parramatta on 10/11 (I think that's right). I couldn't make the city date but Parra I can do - pending resolution of one possible Sunday lunch my hubby has been trying to hastily organise, but I don't think will come off. I'd love to meet up. Susan (0412 250 010)[/quote']

That is great Susan - Lissa and I have planned to meet for brunch on Sunday 10/11 - I have been checking out a few places so any suggestions of a cafe/restaurant would be welcome. I will send you a personal message with my mobile number.

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Lissa_S    787

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That is great Susan - Lissa and I have planned to meet for brunch on Sunday 10/11 - I have been checking out a few places so any suggestions of a cafe/restaurant would be welcome. I will send you a personal message with my mobile number.

What about circa at parramatta? I hear it's brilliant :)

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Lissa_S    787

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What about circa at parramatta? I hear it's brilliant :)

It's in Wentworth St in Parramatta and urban spoon lists it as the number 1 place to go for brekky :)

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sueoco    509

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It's in Wentworth St in Parramatta and urban spoon lists it as the number 1 place to go for brekky <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

That sound great - I might have to do a recon this weekend!

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sueoco    509

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It's in Wentworth St in Parramatta and urban spoon lists it as the number 1 place to go for brekky <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

I just checked on urban spoon and it says they are not open on the weekends - I find that hard to believe so will give them a call!

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