Hello all, new to the forums. I had my surgery may 20,2013. I had the lapband for the year prior but had zero help from that. I've noticed almost after everytime I eat a good sized meal, I don't mean over stuffing to the point of feeling sick, I just mean FULL, that I get these waves/constant hot flashes that last for a little bit of time. Anyone else experiencing this?

On 7/2/2013 at 1:29 AM, xchubba said:

I'm 9 days post-op & I too have had a few of these "hot flashes." it definitely happens if I drink my 11 ounce Protein Drink too fast! At first I would even have a headache with it!

Hi! Did your doc clear that you can fill your pouch with that many ounces that fast? Usually that early after surgery a pouch can only hold up to 8 ounces, mine was holding only up to 4-5ozs until I was months in. Also, I always had headaches if I ate or drank anything with an artificial sweetener, especially Sucralose. Look up the dangers and side effects of artificial sweeteners!! I won’t touch them after I did research- Stevia only for me! I had Gastric Bypass in 2017 and have been very successful. I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist Specialist, and Transformation Coach so if I can help you with anything please feel free to ask me!!?