Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

That doesn't sound like dumping but more like heartburn. I had dumping one time so far (knock on wood) and its the worst feeling ever. Nausea plus diarrhea plus feel like your out of control and dying you can't breath can't sit can't walk can't lay down. Believe me horrible feeling!!!

Nope I didn't get that just very uncomfortable feeling and a little bloated. After 45 mins and belching all better

For protein I first tried shrimp cocktail it was great easily digestible new flavor good protein and was able to get it down without any pain pressure about 6pieces to start.

For protein I first tried shrimp cocktail it was great easily digestible new flavor good protein and was able to get it down without any pain pressure about 6pieces to start.

Oh good idea! That reminds me how much I enjoyed clam chowder before. Time to try it again! And for those struggling to find something different to eat, try The World According to Eggface. I always come away with some great food ideas from her!

I just started the soft foods phase, and started yesterday by having some cottage cheese for lunch. Everything went well. For dinner, I had cod. That did NOT go quite as well. Despite my best efforts, it got stuck and I had terrible pain and hiccups. I tried orange roughy this evening and the same thing happened, but this time I actually threw up because the food was so stuck!I am a bit discouraged that I am having trouble with such soft food. Anyone else having these kinds of troubles?

I had the same problem with fish, well all meats as well. My doctor said it is because of the texture and to start out with only 1 or 2 bites and that is it, then eat some veggies or something. So if you try it again, only do 1 or 2 bites starting out and see if that helps some.

Oh good idea! That reminds me how much I enjoyed clam chowder before. Time to try it again! And for those struggling to find something different to eat, try The World According to Eggface. I always come away with some great food ideas from her!

I loved clam chowder soup too, but for some reason I just can't handle the smell of it anymore. Bummed about that, but I will find new favorites I guess.

Has anyone had an issue with their protein shakes causing dumping syndrome? I could drink them fine before sx but after hasn't been so great?

I had the same issue and found a different shake from GNC (their brand) and I was fine. I can't handle milk though, it makes me sick. But I am fine with cottage cheese, regular cheese, yogurts, so not sure what is with the milk? I hope it gets easier since you need the protein and shakes are the best at this stage to make sure you get all the protein in.

IF NO ONE ELSE HAS BEEN ADVISED... I HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO WEAR A MEDICAL BRACELET STATING YOUR NAME, GASTRIC BYPASS WITH MONTH AND YEAR OF YOUR SURGERY, NO BLIND NG TUBE, NO NSAIDS/ NO SUGARS, AND CONTACT NUMBER.

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It might be too dry for you. Are you eating it with a sauce?

IF NO ONE ELSE HAS BEEN ADVISED... I HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO WEAR A MEDICAL BRACELET STATING YOUR NAME' date=' GASTRIC BYPASS WITH MONTH AND YEAR OF YOUR SURGERY, NO BLIND NG TUBE, NO NSAIDS/ NO SUGARS, AND CONTACT NUMBER.[/quote']

Yes. My surgeon strongly suggested wearing one.

First day back in class and my belly hurts! I think I've become lactose intolerant. I can do cheese, but milk messes me up. Of course I made a shake with milk this morning and now... Yuck.

My email is one4ozzie@hotmail if you'd like to add me as a friend :-) if anyone else has the striiv, feel free to add me :-)

I logged a lot of treadmill time at the gym :-) I just played challenge after challenge. Then it stopped giving me challenges :-( I was bummed when I saw that.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I just downloaded the app and added you! It will be a little while before I start walking, as my surgery is Friday, but I wanted to get set up beforehand!

First day back in class and my belly hurts! I think I've become lactose intolerant. I can do cheese' date=' but milk messes me up. Of course I made a shake with milk this morning and now... Yuck.

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Try making them with lactose free fat free milk. It was night and day. Felt much better.

DOS 12/17/12

Bought crackers as I can have them now. I think it's a bad thing to have in my house. I'm eating them and its not good. Got to get rid of them.

DOS 12/17/12

Bought crackers as I can have them now. I think it's a bad thing to have in my house. I'm eating them and its not good. Got to get rid of them.

DOS 12/17/12

Have you tried the specialk crackers?

Have you tried the specialk crackers?

No I haven't!

DOS 12/17/12