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Im 3weeks post op gatric bypass and im still feeling sluggish i have had some episodes where my heart was racing i thought i was having a heart attack i called my surgeon he referred me to a cardiologist who thinks that its dumping syndrome but it happens even when i don't drink or eat it feels like anxiety attacks but im getting ready to do lots of test that the cardiologist orderd has anyone experience this im trying to be strong but it seems like Now depression trying to slide in

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57 minutes ago, Lisa43 said:

Im 3weeks post op gatric bypass and im still feeling sluggish i have had some episodes where my heart was racing i thought i was having a heart attack i called my surgeon he referred me to a cardiologist who thinks that its dumping syndrome but it happens even when i don't drink or eat it feels like anxiety attacks but im getting ready to do lots of test that the cardiologist orderd has anyone experience this im trying to be strong but it seems like Now depression trying to slide in

Hi, You will get so many symptoms after surgery because your body has changed. My emotions after surgery were so bad from the meds they used to put me under and the calorie intake was so low that I felt deprived. I'm almost 8 weeks after Surgery and I'm able to eat a little bit more and I'm starting to feel better. My Surgeon said it was normal to feel depressed and lots of anxiety after this massive change to your lifestyle. I feel what you are going through. It's sure different. Keep reminding yourself that your body is going through changes from the surgery and it will calm your anxiety down a little. :)

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On 8/19/2017 at 7:35 PM, KKLive said:

It's been 7 weeks since surgery and I still cant eat lots of stuff. Like chicken and hamburger. I can eat cheese, yogurts and Protein Shakes. If I try to eat any kind of solids like chicken or meats , I get that hurting feeling at the top of my stomach below the chest!! :( I knew this was going to be hard , but it hurts to eat . :(

keep chewing each bite until the little bit of dry meat becomes a lot of very liquid purée in your mouth. then swallow.

problem solved.

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On 8/20/2017 at 0:45 PM, KKLive said:

The hurry is I'm hungry and want to eat! :( I need food to survive and for my mental Health !. :(

then don't go so long between meals!

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