You probably will not eat things like cottage cheese as it is a mil product and seems to make secretions thicker. You definitly want to get some sugar free popsicles and icees. You will want cold on you throat. Just take it slow.

Audra

I do not tolerate pasta, lots of pain and vomiting. Will never eat that again. I also do not tolerate red meat like steak, it gives me diarrhea.

Audra

Sounds like symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. It is common in people who type and use their fingers alot. You can google it and see if you think it is it. Make an appointment with your doctor, their are splints and things you can use.

Good luck

It is caused by an over growth of scar tissue. It is normal for some people to make more scar tissue than others (like myself). I have had 5 dilations before it cured the issue. It is actually more common now than 10 years ago, because the surgeons are making the stoma (new opening between your stomach and bypassed small intestines) smaller. They did studies and believed making the stoma smaller would increase the weight loss, and increase peoples success. This is the reason some people have had regain as there stoma is to large or have been stretched.

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Like poet Kelly I was thinking you are going to have to find another doctor. I think looking for a GI specialist that is familiar with wls patients would be helpful in your case. The only advocate for your health is you, so you will have to take charge!

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Not sure where you live , but here in the Carolinas its pollen season and that causes a lot of symptoms. Maybe it is just allergies??? We tend to think all our symptoms are related to our WLS, and sometimes it is not. Just a suggestion

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Your doctor obviously does not know much about gastric bypass, as you do not have to have been a diabetic to have reactive hypoglycemia. You should check your blood sugar when you start to have those symptoms. Passing out daily is not normal.

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Do you still have your gallbladder? That's what it sounds like. maybe an ulcer. need ultrasound and maybe and EGD

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If it happens most when you change positions, it sounds like a drop in your blood pressure. Are you on any BP meds? If you dont have any restrictions for salt intake i would increase it and drink more fluids.

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Well anything is possible but it could be as simple as he started bleeding again and his blood levels were critically low so he had to rush back to ICU before he became even more unstable. It is hard to say as this surgery is complicated and can cause a lot of complications. I pray it is something simple and easily fixable.

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Not to ruin your day, but you will feel tired for a couple of months. This WLS takes a lot out of your body. The extreme weightloss and change in eating habits takes your body a good 3 months to catch up. In my experience. I do not think your B12 would be low yet, unless it was low pre-op.. I would just be patient and know your body is going through changes daily and it takes it toll. Be sure you drink plenty of fluids and rest when you can. You will feel strong soon.

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I like quinoa and so does my teenager. I use it in place of rice if I feel like a starch. I use a tbs of minced garlic and a tbs of sesame oil along with the recommended liquid. ( I use chiken broth instead of water) it taste a lot better. Quinoa has no taste itself so it takes on the flavor of what you cook it with.

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Well since my hubby is a cruise addict, we have been on 14 with the 15th planned for June. Ironically we have been on the fantasy 3 times. It was our very first cruise and very first family cruise. We actually really like the fantasy. It is one of the smallest in carnivalls fleet and one of their older ships, although I believe it was remodeled. It is a good first ship to go on. They have come a long way with their food and are actually as good as Royal Caribbean at this point. There are plenty of good choices for WLS patients and lots to do and see.

Have a blast!!!!!! I always pack protein bars and powder in case needed.

Audra