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nefellli    8

nefellli
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Hello,

I got my surgery done on the 22nd of December. I am 3 weeks in and i cannot even digest anything other than liquids, I tried mashed potatoes, pureed things. For some reason i cannot get it to stay down. Even with one bite or 3 it just sits in my stomach, and i feel like i want to throw up. I am supposed to start solid food on Thursday, and I'm scared to do so. Has anyone else had this problem? Oh and i also burn a lot after eating Soups or anything for that matter.

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sandiej    2

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Me too - did my surgery 12/16 I have similar symptoms. This week they will be doing an upper gi test and blood work . And I've lost 43 lbs which I feel is too much. Good luck and keep us posted

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GmaDiana    81

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I had this issue too.I thinned the potatoes more with milk.I still have some problems with certain foods.i'm 7 weeks out.

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avremy    34

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Me too same issue, i had applesauce that stayed down , Soup with blended carrots and chicken worked too

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bariatricmomof2    18

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I was sleeved on the 22nd as well!! I have been so sick and it has been hard for me to get Protein in. I can't drink anything with flavor, not even Protein shakes. I'm actually really dehydrated. The Dr isn't too concerned about Protein right now since I am dehydrated. This has been such a hard process and I understand what you are going through!!

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nefellli    8

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thank you guys for responding. I can't even eat my Vitamins its the flavor that bothers my stomach. I am trying to slowly take regular ones since the chewable aren't making me feel great. I have my next appt on the 23rd with my doctor so hopefully he can shed some light. Has anyone else been seeing the nutritionist regularly? I haven't heard from mine since i was switching from Clear Liquids to full liquids. Is that normal ?

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Logan08    0

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Yes, I'm having that problem. Only thing that stays down is Water. I was fine until this past week. I can't tolerate anything with flavor. I try and when I swallow my mouth gets watery and I throw it up. I'm so frustrated. I've been to the ER they started fluids because I was a little dehydrated. They sent me home on medicine. I'm still throwing up!0

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NJ12    6

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I will be week 4 tomorrow. I had terrible dehydration so I was off foods for 3 weeks, I just started eating on Thursday. Take your time and do no more then 2 ounces. Lentil, black bean Soup, chili with Beans all are working. Thin Greek yogurt with skim plus and no Fluid 1/2 hour before and after. Believe me I never thought I would get through. It will get better

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nefellli    8

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Yes my mouth keeps getting watery and I throw up for no reason. They did the gi test nothing looked wrong. And my second weigh in 3 weeks after surgery I only lost 5 pounds which i was not happy about at all. I don't understand. I'm scared with all this trouble drinking things with flavor or food, I might have already 1 month in , have hit a plateau

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