I was sleeved 12/3 and just trying to get my protein and water down is a challenge.. When should I start with the calcium citrate?

Sleeves on 12/16 and gallbladder removal. Yesterday had diarrhea all day. Dr said to take immodium and call if didn't stop. It did stop, however major gurgling and burning has begun today. I took a Zantac as I have had gerd in the past. The gurgles are so loud they woke me up while taking a nap!! I have been doing great but today seems to be a major hiccup. Hoping this is part of the healing process and not a serious problem developing

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I'll be four weeks out tomorrow and I'll be honest, it's been kind of rough the last two weeks or so. Like many of you, I'm having a hard time getting Protein and liquids in. I'm heaving at every sip. Not to mention I've had a stomach bug the past several days so the task has become even more difficult.

Dehydration is a big concern for me as well. I'm not urinating nearly as much as I did even one week ago. Everything that hits my stomach (Water, Gatorade) causes it to cramp. I wonder if the issues I'm having is from acid? My husband seems to think so, and I'm waiting for a return call from my surgeon. I'm hoping and praying this is a temporary rut and things will improve. Good luck to everyone!

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I'm exactly 5 weeks out today.

I'm eating real food (no beef, pork, lamb, or raw vegetables). I get about 600-900 calories a day. I'm drinking 100+ ounces of liquids per day (as well as 1 Protein shake). Walking for 30-60 minutes per day.

Down exactly 30# from the day of surgery (37# if you include the Water weight from the IV).

Everything is awesome. Off all of my meds except 7 more weeks of the PPI, my allergy pill, and a very low dose BP med (maybe another 6 months of that).

Down to a 1X shirt, 38-40" pants. Fully expect to reach goal in 6 months.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

I'm on day 5 post op and am down 10 lbs since my surgery date! I've had minimal getting out - walking around the grocery store, around my neighborhood block. Can't wait to feel good enough to get dressed and go out for my long walks.

No issues so far just minor pain which my codeine syrup has done a good job and no nausea. Finally getting regular no. 2s in the bathroom. Mostly all I have is Water and Protein shakes, ocasional Jello or broth.

Hopefully I'm ready to bounce back into school by January 17th!

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