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I was sleeved February 8th. Been experiencing diarrhea and nausea multiple times a day, every day for a week.

Is this normal as you progress your diet to normal foods?


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Just now, Olypie said:

I was sleeved February 8th. Been experiencing diarrhea and nausea multiple times a day, every day for a week.

Is this normal as you progress your diet to normal foods?

Have you told your doc about the diarrhea? That;s a big red flag, especially if it's happening all day, every day.

I'm still on liquids, so I cannot tell you if this is normal during the progression, but it's not normal overall and you have to talk to your doc.

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Hi everyone! Feb 21st was my surgery. I'm trying puréed now but it's been a bit uncomfortable. eggs seem to be the best for me. I seem to have gas 24/7. Gas x strips help but I think I could belch all day. Anyone experiencing this?

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I was sleeved on feb 2 and im down 18 pounds starting weight 233 now at 215. Im only 10 days out and i just started the phase 3 part of my diet i can eat a small 3-4 ounce piece of fish and like a tbs of cottage cheese. I feel like im eating too much. My stomach is healling great have no bandages only sore when standing up but been cleaning house and going places since i had my staples out on Thursday feb 7. So im thinking im doing pretty good just so scared im eating too much. Ive been drinking Decaf coffee since the 3rd of feb just now starting to taste alright


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Hello all....Sleeved Feb 20th. Everything is going down well, seem like to well. If I didn't have the belly soarness I would swear nothing was done. I have that back pain as well. Have no idea what causes it but it comes and goes. My only problem is some Constipation. Nothing a little MOM can't fix or Dulcolax.

I read some surgeon cut 2-4oz stomachs and some 6-8oz which is why some lose more than others. I can say mine is not the 2-4oz because I can eat a full cup of yogurt or drink 4-6oz in one setting. Has anyone ever heard that?


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Hello all! I was sleeved 2/28. I am feeling better, only having mild tummy pain when sitting up from a bed or chair. I am going on regular walks and enjoying Greek yogurt on my full liquid diet! My favorite Protein Shakes are Premier Protein or muscle milk banana creme.

I am 12 days post op and down 18 pounds from surgery. I am so grateful for my new tool!


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I was sleeved on the same day. No pain, no problems whatsoever. I did experience some Constipation which Miralax resolved and some gnawing "hunger" pangs which Gaviscon helped with. I am following the program to the letter and have BARELY lost five pounds since surgery. You're doing very, very well. Congratulations!

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I was sleeved on the 9th. I have not had any of these symptoms. I do know my surgeon told me if I had daily issues to make appointment to see him. I highly suggest you see your surgeon.

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Congratulations I was late on that six and I had so much gas I could not even bear it. The first two days pre-op was the worst. I'm still having gas problems when I lay on my left side in my left shoulder. I'm happy that you did not have that problem. Congratulations and I pray for you a speedy recovery. And Speedy weight loss



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Now I've been a week from surgery. Pain is much better now. Gas and bloating still a problem. It seems the Protein Shakes cause the most bloating. I'm having a hard time getting them down, but yogurt seems to be okay. Anyone else have problems with the Protein shakes? I've tried several brands and flavors, they all cause it.

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1 month today & this is the first day I felt as close to normal as possible. I haven't updated my stats yet but I lost 30 lbs in one month. I'm amazed.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 185.2
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

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Hello all....Sleeved Feb 20th. Everything is going down well, seem like to well. If I didn't have the belly soarness I would swear nothing was done. I have that back pain as well. Have no idea what causes it but it comes and goes. My only problem is some Constipation. Nothing a little MOM can't fix or Dulcolax.

I read some surgeon cut 2-4oz stomachs and some 6-8oz which is why some lose more than others. I can say mine is not the 2-4oz because I can eat a full cup of yogurt or drink 4-6oz in one setting. Has anyone ever heard that?




I was sleeved Feb 17 th my surgeon says he does an extra tight sleeve but I now can almost full cup of yogurt and drink my 11oz Protein Drink in 10 min

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I was sleeved Feb 17 th my surgeon says he does an extra tight sleeve but I now can almost full cup of yogurt and drink my 11oz Protein drink in 10 min

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Drinking and eating are not the same thing. Wait until you eat food to worry about how big your sleeve is. Liquids go right through.


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I was sleeved 2/13 now that I'm on soft food I am full quick. Before I can drink any thing all day and not fill up either

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I was sleeved on the same day. No pain, no problems whatsoever. I did experience some Constipation which Miralax resolved and some gnawing "hunger" pangs which Gaviscon helped with. I am following the program to the letter and have BARELY lost five pounds since surgery. You're doing very, very well. Congratulations!

I have not lost anything sense the 5th following diet to a tee



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