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Is anyone else getting really lightheaded and dizzy whenever they standup from a kneeling or crouching position? Doesn't seem to matter if I had a lot of Water or just gotten in a bunch of Protein, happens every time....

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Ive been MIA for a while because I had a huge complication. On oct 3rd I went to the dr because I was still having trouble with getting Water and food to stay down. They immediately did an xray with barium and saw problem. I had surgery the next day. They removed scar tissue the size of a fist that was hardened like a rock. It was totally strangling my intestines. My drs had not seen anything like it in 18 years of practice. They removed the scar tissue' date=' rerouted my intestines and basically did the bypass again. Im doing much much better now at 3 weeks post op (2nd). Most if not all my prior issues are gone. Everything's fine except I have this stupid gtube in my belly. Just an extra tool to help me get more.water and Protein in if I need it. I despise it and dont use it though. So that's my story. I'll keep you updated.[/quote']

Glad you're doing well. We are in the same boat. How long did they say you have to leave tube in?

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Is anyone else getting really lightheaded and dizzy whenever they standup from a kneeling or crouching position? Doesn't seem to matter if I had a lot of Water or just gotten in a bunch of protein' date=' happens every time....[/quote']

I do all the time!

Surgery: 8/13/13 HW 319 SW 287 CW 251

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I do all the time!

Surgery: 8/13/13 HW 319 SW 287 CW 251

I do quite a lot. I've chalked it up to sugar Lows .

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I've also get that all the time even with enough Water and food in me. Ice talked to my dr he said classic sign of dehydration but I drink like 100oz of water at least a day.... Idk what it is!!

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Hello everyone! My stats HW 259 SW 247 CW 215 -- I seem to be in a stall like Mz Shay. It is probably my own falt' date=' I struggle getting in the Water and Protein. I have 3 flights of stairs to my office and when I get to the top my bones are just tired, though I am not out of breath. Tomorrow I will try even harder with the water and protein and hopefully I will start to see results. Congrats to all of you on the journey so far.[/quote']

We gonna get through this soon

Mz Shay

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I walked 3 miles today finally my energy coming on back I drank 8oz Protein Shake I'm so proud of myself

Mz Shay

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I was also getting dizzy everytime I got up. The last two to three weeks have been much better though. I think it's because our bodies r adjusting and I'm finally eating more regularly and getting enough Protein in. I found these Protein Drinks at Walmart called, core power, the light ones have 20 g of protein and r 150 calories. They taste great, no chalkie taste. The regular ones have 26 g of protein and r 240 calories. I wasn't too fond of the vanilla but all the others I love. They are about 2.50 a piece but they are filling and help me to get my protein in.

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I walked 3 miles today finally my energy coming on back I drank 8oz Protein Shake I'm so proud of myself

Mz Shay

Good for you MZ Shay A 3 miles that's a good work out. Keep up the good work!

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Hello everyone. I have been working out with a personal trainer for almost a month. The sessions are 30 minutes of weight training and 30 minutes of cardio. I can't see my body changing but everyone else around me compliments me on my weight loss. I guess it's gonna have to be a drastic change before I can see it. My goal is to increase my Protein and Water intake. Wishing you all the best on your journeys.

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Hello everyone. I've been absent for a minute so I just wanted to share my progress.

RNY: August 22, 2013

SW: 296 CW: 245

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Made it to 127g of Protein today. Holy moly! It's like being on the preop Atkins diet again. meat meat meat.

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Made it to 127g of Protein today. Holy moly! It's like being on the preop Atkins diet again. meat meat meat.

Wow!! How did you do that??? I struggle with it all the time!

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Wow!! How did you do that??? I struggle with it all the time!

I literally ate meat at every meal. The only thing I ate other than that were the kidney Beans and veggies in my chili.

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