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Hi everyone. Hope all is well. Been so so busy.

Just checking in:

HW 221

SW 214

CW 195

-12.75 INCHES

ROUX EN Y 3/24/14

I am having a hard time this week getting in Protein and Water. This is my soft foods start week ans I get the foamies so am sticking primarily with my Soups. 1 slice of ultra thin deli cheese has gone well. Rook some milk of magnesia abiut 5 hours ago when I realized I hadnt had a bm in about 5 days. Still waiting on it to work. Going to go read the lable again to see when I can take another dose.

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Hi everyone. Hope all is well. Been so so busy. Just checking in: HW 221 SW 214 CW 195 -12.75 INCHES ROUX EN Y 3/24/14 I am having a hard time this week getting in Protein and Water. This is my soft foods start week ans I get the foamies so am sticking primarily with my Soups. 1 slice of ultra thin deli cheese has gone well. Rook some milk of magnesia abiut 5 hours ago when I realized I hadnt had a bm in about 5 days. Still waiting on it to work. Going to go read the lable again to see when I can take another dose.

Milk go magnesia did not work for me. I used the smooth moves tea & it worked, you can get it at Walgreens

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I 2nd the smooth moves tea. I can't remember who recommended it here originally but thank you. It works wonders.

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All I know is that I dislike being in the bathroom with myself!! Can't wait until things "calms down" sheesh! Not enough air freshners or matches in the house. Sometimes I wish I couldn't go ! :-(

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I am 3 weeks out now and this last week I have had terrible terrible lower back pains... It's my tailbone area.. I've been on a heating pad for days and it is becoming unbearable... Anyone experience anything like this?

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Milk go magnesia did not work for me. I used the smooth moves tea & it worked, you can get it at Walgreens

I'm going to have to give this a try. Miralax isn't working at all, and it's been more than a week for me. I'm getting a bit worried.

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I am 3 weeks out now and this last week I have had terrible terrible lower back pains... It's my tailbone area.. I've been on a heating pad for days and it is becoming unbearable... Anyone experience anything like this?

I'm 4 1/2 weeks out and I am also having lower backs pains. I thought it was because of my spin classes, but now I'm wondering. I'm not laying around much either. That can also cause lower back pain.

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I am 3 weeks out now and this last week I have had terrible terrible lower back pains... It's my tailbone area.. I've been on a heating pad for days and it is becoming unbearable... Anyone experience anything like this?

I had pretty bad back pain until about 5 weeks. Especially when I sat up for a while or drove.

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I am 3 weeks out now and this last week I have had terrible terrible lower back pains... It's my tailbone area.. I've been on a heating pad for days and it is becoming unbearable... Anyone experience anything like this?

I had pretty bad back pain until about 5 weeks. Especially when I sat up for a while or drove.
I'm three weeks out and I still have back pain between my shoulder blades. Sometimes it's almost unbearable. Have a follow up appt tomorrow going to ask abt that. Other than that doing good, down 28 lbs

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I'm down 38lbs and just had my 6 week checkup yesterday. Dr said most of my issues are due to the fact I can't stand food. I need to eat, but I can't seem to stand anything but Protein Shakes. :/ Anyone else have this problem?

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Hi everyone! I had mine on March 19th, I am doing well I think.. Not getting enough Protein and my wt loss has stalled. very frustrated.. Any suggestions?

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I am 4 weeks out and last night had worst experience with roteissere chicken, .. it was horrible felt bad for about an hour, sweats and chills and severe nausea. I have to slow down when I eat. I have been on soft foods since my 2 week post op visit. I am struggling getting protien in.. I lost 18.5 at post op visit but have only lost 4 since then. I guess I am on a stall..... frustrated. Any one have any suggestions for soft food

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I am 4 weeks out and last night had worst experience with roteissere chicken, .. it was horrible felt bad for about an hour, sweats and chills and severe nausea. I have to slow down when I eat. I have been on soft foods since my 2 week post op visit. I am struggling getting protien in.. I lost 18.5 at post op visit but have only lost 4 since then. I guess I am on a stall..... frustrated. Any one have any suggestions for soft food

welcome to the group! Sorry you had a bad experience. I'm also 4 weeks out, and in a slight stall as well. My nut told us to expect it and to just keep following the plan and it will end. I mainly eat stage 2 baby food, Soups and broths. Also fish,.if I eat chicken I also use broth to make it easier to go down (canned chicken). I've also made noodle free spaghetti using ground turkey and sugar free sauce. High Protein and tastee. Good luck.

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<p>I am 4 weeks out and last night had worst experience with roteissere chicken, .. it was horrible felt bad for about an hour, sweats and chills and severe nausea. I have to slow down when I eat. I have been on soft foods since my 2 week post op visit. I am struggling getting protien in.. I lost 18.5 at post op visit but have only lost 4 since then. I guess I am on a stall..... frustrated. Any one have any suggestions for soft food</p>

I threw up chicken last night. So far only a bad reaction to crab and chicken.

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Had surgery 3-26 and down 17 lbs. I have been stalled ALL week, but have also been sick and in bed with allergies and sinus infection. Keeping calories at 700, trying to bump up Protein though. I will keep to plan but know until I feel better and can get my exercise I I shouldn't expect much!

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