Four weeks out and just started solid foods, although I haven't really tried anything because I don't feel ready I still feel put of it. I still get horrible reflux and I had strep throat and its still hurting me. Sometimes I get my water and sometimes I don't, I feel like I'm struggling and I wanna know when the hiccups will stop and the reflux is driving me crazy. Can't even eat two ounces without feeling stuffed. Help!

I am sorry you are feeling bad. Are you taking an acid reducer like Prilosec or Prevacid for the reflux? I really struggled with food at first. I would eat a few bites and be super full and feel like it was coming back up. Several times I would get acid reflux. I am now eight weeks out and it is definitely better. I still cannot eat much in one sitting, but it is more than two ounces. I have also learned when to stop (usually if I burp, it is the signal that I am full) Most of the time that happens before I am actually ready to stop, but now I know not to push it. I always have a protein shake in the morning to get my day started. It still takes me 20-30 mins to drink, but at least I know I am getting a good boost of protein. Hang in there and take things slow. It will get better!

I am sorry you are feeling bad. Are you taking an acid reducer like Prilosec or Prevacid for the reflux? I really struggled with food at first. I would eat a few bites and be super full and feel like it was coming back up. Several times I would get acid reflux. I am now eight weeks out and it is definitely better. I still cannot eat much in one sitting' date=' but it is more than two ounces. I have also learned when to stop (usually if I burp, it is the signal that I am full) Most of the time that happens before I am actually ready to stop, but now I know not to push it. I always have a Protein shake in the morning to get my day started. It still takes me 20-30 mins to drink, but at least I know I am getting a good boost of protein. Hang in there and take things slow. It will get better![/quote']

Thank u Tracey for replying, my doctor recommended I take something else so I'm going to get an acid reducer today. I really appreciate ur reply, especially since u r the only one who helped me out . Dang what a support group. I can't believe I only had one reply. Makes me laugh .

I am 5 weeks out and still eat a few ounces at a sitting. I have been on an acid reducer since before surgery and have noticed some days I have to take Zantac to handle break through acid reflux. I also drink at least one protein drink a day. Good luck!

You're welcome, Sweetsusie. I hope the acid reducer works. I am off of mine now, but it really helped me in the first month when I needed it most. You will see, each week gets easier and easier.

Sorry you didn't get many replies. It might be because you posted late at night when not as many people are on. By morning, your post would have moved down and out of the "recent posts" ticker on the side so may not be seen by as many.

I went back to work at 10 days but it was a struggle. It was right at 4 weeks out before I felt back to my normal strength level.

I am a week shy of 3 months out and I feel pretty much normal. I can sleep on my stomach, I can do crunches when I work out, I had an alcoholic ( low cal) drink, and I can eat a little bit more. Not a lot, but more than 2 tbsp like in the beginning. I'm still steadily losing, some weeks better than others. I'm down 57 lbs now and it's all been worth it. Hang in there!

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Oh, sweetie, me too! I am constantly fighting heartburn and I dread eating. I'm almost a month out ( July 9 surgery). Soup is a lifesaver, but it still hurts. I take Rx omeprezole or Prilosec daily and that really helps me at night.

Try some frozen Greek yogurt. Helps with the heat and you get more protein. It's new in the ice cream case at the supermarket.

Just know that you're not alone in feeling poopy. I don't visit this site too often, but I came here because I'm feeling the same way. I'm afraid almost of eating and I hate that. I really believe we will feel much better soon!

Other things to try...a slug of pepto bismal before you eat or drink, hot drinks in the am, and sorbets or icecream sprinkled with tasteless protein powder. Just watch out for killer yeast infections with eating sugary stuff what with your immune system low. Acidophilus milk should help with that a bit, as I had to remind myself yesterday. We're going to be okay. Right now just kinda stinks. I'm afraid this will last forever, but I'm down to 218 from 248 so it helps. And my brain knows it cant last forever.

We can do this!

Thanks everybody for ur replies. I'm going to buy some OTC acid reducer. Hopefully it'll help me

Oh' date=' sweetie, me too! I am constantly fighting heartburn and I dread eating. I'm almost a month out ( July 9 surgery). Soup is a lifesaver, but it still hurts. I take Rx omeprezole or Prilosec daily and that really helps me at night.

Try some frozen Greek yogurt. Helps with the heat and you get more Protein. It's new in the ice cream case at the supermarket.

Just know that you're not alone in feeling poopy. I don't visit this site too often, but I came here because I'm feeling the same way. I'm afraid almost of eating and I hate that. I really believe we will feel much better soon!

Other things to try...a slug of pepto bismal before you eat or drink, hot drinks in the am, and sorbets or icecream sprinkled with tasteless protein powder. Just watch out for killer yeast infections with eating sugary stuff what with your immune system low. Acidophilus milk should help with that a bit, as I had to remind myself yesterday. We're going to be okay. Right now just kinda stinks. I'm afraid this will last forever, but I'm down to 218 from 248 so it helps. And my brain knows it cant last forever.

We can do this![/quote']

Hey Hun, do they have frozen Greek yogurt in sugar free? Thanks for all ur input it really helps

Sorry you are still feeling crappy. I wish I has some good advice for you. Hopefully the suggestions others provided will be helpful. Did Dr. A tell you to take a PPI? I haven't bought one and am not sure if I should bring some with me. I hope you feel better really soon!!! Hugs!

Sorry to bother again! Did Dr. A prescribe something for the gall bladder? I've heard some people develop stones due to the drastic weight loss and many doctors prescribe something preventative.

Sorry you are still feeling crappy. I wish I has some good advice for you. Hopefully the suggestions others provided will be helpful. Did Dr. A tell you to take a PPI? I haven't bought one and am not sure if I should bring some with me. I hope you feel better really soon!!! Hugs!

Hey dooter , thanks for the thoughts. Yeah he told me to take a PPI and said it may last another month but this should help me, I hope it does because other than that I think I'll be ok. I wouldn't take any with u because they give u all that through IV, so u should be ok. He told me its going to take time to get use to food so I'm gonna take it easy and stick to a lot of Protein drinks and softer foods. Hey I'm down 24 pounds since my preop diet, I guess that's not bad. Lol

Don't know about sugar free Greek frozen yogurt. Sorry. This mornings adventure in foods is protein shake in my morning cup of coffee as creamer...any way we can do it, right! By the way, dairy gold brand has a protein milk with 20 grams of protein that doesn't taste like poo in the milk isle!

Don't know about sugar free Greek frozen yogurt. Sorry. This mornings adventure in foods is Protein shake in my morning cup of coffee as creamer...any way we can do it' date=' right! By the way, dairy gold brand has a protein milk with 20 grams of protein that doesn't taste like poo in the milk isle![/quote']

Thanks glass will check it out

Im 6 weeks out and feel completely normal just have to take an antacid

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