Never to soon to start! I had mine on the 11th!?? Anyone else in June yet? And how's it going?

What does it taste like? I love tea.

It has a different taste, but its not bad.

Had an appointment with my surgeon today following up after my cicatrix and stricture removal. Said I should have no problems now! Also said my weight loss was more what they expect at two months! Blew my mind, I thought I was slow at 25ish lbs in a month.

Said I can start eating solid food, just to take it slow. Relieved but terrified and don't know where to start! He said slow cooked or rotisserie chickens are good. He was surprised I can do eggs already and thinks since I can I shouldn't have much trouble.

Today is the third time in as many weeks that I've had the same exact problem. It's beyond awful. I've used Milk of Mag each time but I need this to STOP happening. WLS life is hard' date=' man!!!! I will admit I have not walked like I should mainly bc the energy wasnt there and my hydration is horrible. I'm 5+ weeks out and I can't get it all in. It's a vicious cycle! I think if I moved more it would help with energy and getting that stuff in. I want to just give up sometimes but I know that's not an option. Pray for me! Sigh....

Surgery: 6/5/2013[/quote']

I talked to my surgeon (ok, the PA) about this yesterday. She told me to get in more fibrous foods like sweet potatoes and take metamucil or miralax daily in some water. Said that when I can eat greens or broccoli/cauliflower it will be so much better. And also that it is probably because we eat so much less fat and fiber at this early stage.

I'm worried that I can eat too much! I am at 700 calories for the day and haven't even eaten dinner yet! 2 weeks ago it was a struggle to get 300 cals in a day. Ugh. I feel like I could eat and eat today! I'm worried.

It's ok. I'm 5 weeks out too. My nut says 800-1000 calories a day, upping it to 1200 on exercise days. You're doing fine, relax. Lower than that you'll hit starvation mode. Are you tracking with MyFitness Pal?

Today I had my IVC Filter removed, yayyy, my neck is sore from the small incision, but I'm hoping this is the last time I will be cut on for a long while, lol

*cries* Thank god for Xanex!

Today I had my IVC Filter removed' date=' yayyy, my neck is sore from the small incision, but I'm hoping this is the last time I will be cut on for a long while, lol[/quote']

Yay!! I got my drain pulled yesterday. It is so much better except this hole in my stomach. Lol

Yay!! I got my drain pulled yesterday. It is so much better except this hole in my stomach. Lol

Good for you, do you have to pack that hole with iodom strips?

Good for you' date=' do you have to pack that hole with iodom strips?[/quote']

No, he put a gauze over it folded into thirds and taped it really tight. Yesterday I took all that off and put a big square band aid on it. I think the scar will be weird and not flat unfortunately. I already look like Swiss cheese on my stomach. Im prepared to tell people it was my gun shot wound. Lol.

No' date=' he put a gauze over it folded into thirds and taped it really tight. Yesterday I took all that off and put a big square band aid on it. I think the scar will be weird and not flat unfortunately. I already look like Swiss cheese on my stomach. Im prepared to tell people it was my gun shot wound. Lol.[/quote']

I dressed mine like that too and it closed quickly, but the second day when I changed my dressing fluid squirted out every where... lol beware.... my kids almost puked

I dressed mine like that too and it closed quickly' date=' but the second day when I changed my dressing fluid squirted out every where... lol beware.... my kids almost puked[/quote']

Been there, did that. after seeing the junk come out of the drain this is a cake walk! Lol.

Nauseated today ever since breakfast. Had some oatmeal which has never been a problem before. Tried to drink a protein shake and couldn't finish it. Just took some zofran, hoping it helps, especially since I'm at work.

I don't feel like eating today. I've forced myself but blah.....

Hello all. Hope everybody is doing well. Me, not so much, I am really starting to second guess my decision. I had surgery on June 18th, 2013. First two weeks I was doing well, other than being sore everything was good. Then I started my purée stage on July 2nd and it feels as though everything went down hill. I feel nausea 99% of the time, and at times have a stomach ache. I am able to drink and eat so I don't think I have a blockage, however with the way I feel I don't want to drink or eat and am struggling to meet my liquid and protein requirements. I didn't have a bowel movement for about a week, so I did take some milk of magnesia and thankfully I did and thought maybe that was the problem however I am not feeling any better. I did call and speak with my surgeons office and basically they said to keep getting my liquids and protein in, maybe the reason I feel sick, if I am not getting them all in, yea I get that however it's a little hard when your sick to your stomach. I am just so frustrated and don't know what to do at this point. I am so tired of feeling this way. Has anyone else experienced any of this? Is this normal? Any suggestions? Thank you all for listening to me, any help will be appreciated.

Hello all. Hope everybody is doing well. Me' date=' not so much, I am really starting to second guess my decision. I had surgery on June 18th, 2013. First two weeks I was doing well, other than being sore everything was good. Then I started my purée stage on July 2nd and it feels as though everything went down hill. I feel nausea 99% of the time, and at times have a stomach ache. I am able to drink and eat so I don't think I have a blockage, however with the way I feel I don't want to drink or eat and am struggling to meet my liquid and protein requirements. I didn't have a bowel movement for about a week, so I did take some milk of magnesia and thankfully I did and thought maybe that was the problem however I am not feeling any better. I did call and speak with my surgeons office and basically they said to keep getting my liquids and protein in, maybe the reason I feel sick, if I am not getting them all in, yea I get that however it's a little hard when your sick to your stomach. I am just so frustrated and don't know what to do at this point. I am so tired of feeling this way. Has anyone else experienced any of this? Is this normal? Any suggestions? Thank you all for listening to me, any help will be appreciated.[/quote']

This is exactly how I felt at the beginning of my stricture. Stay on top of your doctor if you don't start feeling better soon. You should not be feeling sick all the time , I know it's misserable. I got my stricture right at the beginning of my puree stage at 2 1/2 weeks. Just try and remember this is only temporary. ... you will make it through and live a happy, and healthy life!