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I was sleeved on Jan. 10, 2013. I have had virtually no bad experiences since then. I got up today hoping to normalize my schedule as I return to work on Monday. So, first on my list was Protein. I got up, had about 2 oz of protein fortified Greek yogurt then waited thirty minutes to begin drinking 8oz of Water. My goal was to get this water in. I did, had my Vitamin and crushed med. That last sip of water and Multivitamin seemed to do me in. I started feeling the nausea. Shortly afterwards I threw up. I haven't done anything different. I started puree yesterday, but tolerated it all well. The yogurt went down fine. I am just confused. I don't feel bad. I am just not enthusiastic about eating anymore today. But I know I have to eat for calories and for protein. I am feeling a tad bit disheartened. I don't like feeling afraid to eat. Now I have the pressure of trying to figure this out while going back to work. I am needing some encouragement, advice anything right now. :(

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Maybe you ate/drank too fast. I am almost 6 weeks out and have had almost no issues, but I have had 2 instances where I became nauseated and threw up- no idea why. Continue to try to get in your Protein, just make sure to take it slow. Good luck!

-Kendra

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Try having the liquid first, 30 min break then the Protein. I find it works better this way round.

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A friend who also had vsg and lost it all in 9 months (100 lbs) said that she could not tolerate Vitamins for the first 4 months after surgery. I could not do the chewables at that point so i switched to liquid multi's, which are usually the culprit for making me nauseated any time.

I would concentrate on getting your liquids in above all, then Protein. It could very well be the Vitamins. My surgeon has us wait 50 minutes after eating to drink, try waiting a bit longer. I found it common for both my husband and I to get sick when we started foods again, just take it slow and do the best you can. Honestly there were some days that I was lucky to get 200 calories in.

I think I lived on the proti Protein drinks that are gel you put in Water, sips of Protein shake, and Protein chicken Soup....I became lactose intolerant and extrmemly sensitive to artificial sweeteners at one point so I would drink weak herbal tea and a bi of regular gatorade to perk back up when I thought I was becoming dehydrated. It gets much better tolerating food, meds, vitamins etc. as you heal and get further out.

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I was sleeved on Jan. 10, 2013. I have had virtually no bad experiences since then. I got up today hoping to normalize my schedule as I return to work on Monday. So, first on my list was Protein. I got up, had about 2 oz of protein fortified Greek yogurt then waited thirty minutes to begin drinking 8oz of Water. My goal was to get this water in. I did, had my Vitamin and crushed med. That last sip of water and Multivitamin seemed to do me in. I started feeling the nausea. Shortly afterwards I threw up. I haven't done anything different. I started puree yesterday, but tolerated it all well. The yogurt went down fine. I am just confused. I don't feel bad. I am just not enthusiastic about eating anymore today. But I know I have to eat for calories and for protein. I am feeling a tad bit disheartened. I don't like feeling afraid to eat. Now I have the pressure of trying to figure this out while going back to work. I am needing some encouragement, advice anything right now. :(

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OOps i meant to say that my crushed up meds made me throw up too. is there a liquid form of your meds that you could take?

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I was sleeved on Jan. 11th. I threw up yesterday for the first time for no apparent reason as well. I haven't been able to tolerate Protein at all. I just make sure to get in my Clear Liquids to stay hydrated and anything on top of that is bonus. Everyone is different. Keep you head up!

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I just started puréed food on Wednesday and haven't been very successful. I can do cottage cheese and cream Soups and yogurts and puddings. But anything like puréed meats and I just can't stand the texture. Also the thicker stuff sits at the top of my throat it seems like. Waiting to come back up. Think I'm going to stick to Protein Shakes for a while longer.

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I also try to have a cup of peppermint tea first thing in the morning. Works like a charm, best to all!

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