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OMG October 2013 Post-ops

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Mid West    99

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I thought that it could be dumping because the Tylenol has high fructose in it. But would that cause diarrhea all day? Won't be taking that again.

I've heard the bouts can last a while. How are you feeling now? Take it as a good sign, you're a dumper, lol. I'm worried I might be one of those who never do. Way too early to tell but I've had squizzed up prunes in juice with yoghurt three times and felt nothing. On the other hand I had a glass of milk last night and felt a wee but queasy.

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Mid West    99

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I'm on day 10 post op and I feel miserable. I wasn't able to get my drain taken out on Friday. The nurse said I still had too much Fluid. Just when the gas pain went away' date=' it came back but worse when i started Protein Shakes. Had several diarrhea episodes and I don't have an appetite. I'm back to clear fluids. The pain in my chest is just depressing. I'm trying to stay positive and remember that I had lapband removal, hiatal repair and the bypass in one surgery. I pray this will be better this week.[/quote']

That sucks pumpkin, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. Feel better soon, keep taking your pain killers and sleep sleep sleep when you can :-) Most healing is done when we're asleep.

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Harleychic13    11

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Sorry to hear pumpkin. I hope you feel better soon! I never had a drain. Felt really good the first few days. I don't see how I'm gonna eat when the thought of food makes me sick! Go to doc on Wed for 1 week follow up. Thanks uk for the replies. I'm hanging in there.

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Cheryl_S    16

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I thought that it could be dumping because the Tylenol has high fructose in it. But would that cause diarrhea all day? Won't be taking that again.

It does sound like dumping. I had my first 'dump' the day after I was home from the hospital. I had a powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shake with milk and drank it fine. Felt a little hunger an hour later and tried another shake. Wasn't even half way through before I started to tell really hot, and sweaty. Then I felt jittery and couldn't sit still. Wasn't expecting to dump on a Protein shake. Not sure if it was the milk or just having too much. My doc said we could take regular Tylenol pills, instead of liquid. Hope you feel better soon!

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Lynn73    46

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Harleychic13 try to sip on liquids as much as possible so you don't end up in the hospital for IV fluids. I hope you feel better

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Doing It 4 Them    84

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I'm on day 10 post op and I feel miserable. I wasn't able to get my drain taken out on Friday. The nurse said I still had too much Fluid. Just when the gas pain went away' date=' it came back but worse when i started Protein shakes. Had several diarrhea episodes and I don't have an appetite. I'm back to clear fluids. The pain in my chest is just depressing. I'm trying to stay positive and remember that I had lapband removal, hiatal repair and the bypass in one surgery. I pray this will be better this week.[/quote']

Wow! You went through a lot at once. I hope you start feeling better.

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debbiedenise    33

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I am 2 weeks out and feeling ok. I don't think I am losing like I should. Idk ....starting to feel down became of it. What can I do....help. well to make matters worse I have come down with a severe cold. I am just miserable at this point. My first Dr appt is this Wednesday I hope att goes well....

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DevilBlueDress    189

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I am 2 weeks out and feeling ok. I don't think I am losing like I should. Idk ....starting to feel down became of it. What can I do....help. well to make matters worse I have come down with a severe cold. I am just miserable at this point. My first Dr appt is this Wednesday I hope att goes well....

I've heard that the first stall often happens around two weeks. I haven't lost any lbs for a few days. However, vie also heard that inches are lost during stalls. That's what keeps me going.

Molly 10/2/13

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Nate140    7

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I know there is a September post op group. You should prob check there.

Gee!!! THANX EINSTEIN!!!!

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Janifer    42

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RNY may 23rd 2012 393 lbs today 255 lbs

Congrats on your weight loss success! My Husband and I are scheduled for RNY 11-11-13! I believe in never give up! The moment one gives up is the moment one fails! Thanks for sharing the positive quote!

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Janifer    42

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Post op 3 days and feeling great. I still can't believe the difference with this surgery versus my band. This is so much easier! Off meds totally and doc says I can eat some cream of wheat tomorrow!

Wishing you a speedy recovery! So inspiring to know the great possibility of being off meds!

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Carsetta    4

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I've been having upper back pain. Do you think it's gas?

I think so, because I have it too!

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Harleychic13    11

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Harleychic13 try to sip on liquids as much as possible so you don't end up in the hospital for IV fluids. I hope you feel better

Thanks Lynn, I'm trying to sip as much as I can.

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