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I am 5 weeks nd this is exactly how i feel.... I hvnt seen a dr at all but reading this thread is making me want to go asap

I didnt see one at first either until the discomfort is too much I ended up going to the er yeah go to your doc right way especially if Water and simple liquids make you sick

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Don't beat yourself up over something you can't control, you did not have control over a medical problem with your gallbladder. This his a process and finding what works for you will take trail and error, it's not pass or fail. Many Blessings and Speedy Recovery.

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Just wanted to know if anyone has experienced at 9 weeks still only tolerating liquids I barely get in my Protein and Water only thing that I stomach is apple juice feeling frustrated tried a little tiny piece chicken very soft and just didnt sit well. I feel like im not loosing cause my calories are too low I have no energy i just got out the hospital gallbladder surgery just want to get this thing right so I can loose enough weight feeling sad got buyers remorse. I heard of people who never eat solids again can only eat soft foods is that true? Im just depressed sorry for the whining and rambling

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What does your doctor say? Have you thought of getting a second opinion?

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What about softer foods like refried Beans? That was my go to..I mixed Protein Powder (unflavored) in them with cheese and sour cream. Now I still eat it with meat and parm chips. I also ate yogurt and pudding. You can mix powder with those too. chicken can be tough bc it can be dry. I still can't barely get it down.

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What does your doctor say? Have you thought of getting a second opinion?

@angid I did talk to my doctor I had surgery to remove my gallbladder they went in and checked my sleeve my surgeon said my sleeve is fine so I dont know I feel at 9 weeks I should be able to tolerate more foods

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What about softer foods like refried Beans? That was my go to..I mixed Protein powder (unflavored) in them with cheese and sour cream. Now I still eat it with meat and parm chips. I also ate yogurt and pudding. You can mix powder with those too. chicken can be tough bc it can be dry. I still can't barely get it down.

I tried refried Beans a while ago didnt sit well but I havent really tried it again in a long time. Yogurts and puddings sit okay but I can only eat 2 spoons and im full for a long time

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I tried refried Beans a while ago didnt sit well but I havent really tried it again in a long time. Yogurts and puddings sit okay but I can only eat 2 spoons and im full for a long time

I pray everything works out for you...where were you sleeved at?

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In new york south nassau communities hospital

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I would try to stick to liquids or puréed foods for a few days. I'm 3 months out and am still on puréed. I felt like it would never get better too, but the past week I have been feeling much better. Less nauseous and able to eat and drink better. Some people just need more time, and don't forget you had a second surgery to recover from. Best of luck to you.......

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I just started eating and nothing sits well. Nothing feels the same as it did. It is not fun and it is not enjoyable. I eat lunch meat and cheese. It takes a while and if I eat too much I get sick for about 20-30 min.

You have had a tough road, I think I would try to just keep eating. Eat one slice of lunch meat. Then when you get brave try more and more. I think the stomach is like everything else on your body. If you don't use it you loose it. Have you ever seen an arm after 6 weeks in a cast? It looks terrible, skinny, no muscle, joints don't move... You are 9 weeks and have not put food on three. It is completely healed by now.

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I would try to stick to liquids or puréed foods for a few days. I'm 3 months out and am still on puréed. I felt like it would never get better too' date=' but the past week I have been feeling much better. Less nauseous and able to eat and drink better. Some people just need more time, and don't forget you had a second surgery to recover from. Best of luck to you.......[/quote']

Thanks m&m that makes me feel better I feel like I will never eat real food again it just a little depressing but im hanging in there

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If you are coughing up brown stuff you are dehydrated. I was just like you when I had my surgery in May. I could not eat nor drink and I was coffee up brown stuff. I had to be admitted in the hospital had a very bad case of dehydration and my kidney was not doing good either. However I made it through and all is good now.

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Hope your doing better.

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