Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago

How long before you were able to eat without feeling weird?  It's hard to explain but eating is not a good feeling for me. I don't over eat but I am uncomfortable when I eat and I don't understand why. I am not sure if it's because I hear my stomach ev


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Is it normal to experience a change in taste?  It is one thing with water but now foods that I used to like taste weird. Am I imaging this? I seem to only be able to eat meat. Zucchini is fine but spinach makes me sick. Please tell me that someone else


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Did you encounter sleep problems after your VSG? Aside from the dry mouth, I mean. I wake up constantly and it's seriously wearing on me. I feel like I am getting better but this lack of sleep is creating problems. 


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I am finally eating, not at the liquid goal but getting better and I have started to get leg cramps. I know that my liquid is better because I have not had to use a laxative this week. My doctor just advised to deal, get some potassium pills and it wil


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Did you just wake up and feel better?  How did you know that you were on the mend?  I keep waiting to feel okay and it hasn't happened yet. So I would like to hear your stories so I have something to look forward to. Seriously, need some positive thoug


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

Please help me, I am going crazy. I need someone to tell me what I can eat at 6 weeks because right now I am not eating pretty much daily. I am still having to take anti nauseous medicine to get through the day. Can I eat shaved lunch meat? My doctor i


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

So I went to the doctor yesterday and I explained all the problems that I am having and his response was "well this can't be reversed ". I explained that I have problems drinking and eating. He explained that this is normal and I should not expect to b


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

When you eat how much are you able to eat? If I eat 4 bites I'm stuffed is that normal?  How long will it last?  My surgery was 06/21 and I am in a stall mainly because I keep having issues with intake, drinking and eating. I'm down 32 lbs but still no


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Is it normal to get nauseous when you drink? I mean every time, it's to the point where I don't want anything to drink. I spent yesterday hooked up to an IV because I am dehydratedand have to go back on Monday and Tuesday but I don't seem to be able to


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

So I made this decision based on a recommendation from my doctor because I had to have my lap band removed due to complications. I was having major food rejection issues. I'm not sure what I have done because I can't make myself drink protein shakes at


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

So I discussed my issues with my doctor today and he explained that though I had not had any  symptoms prior to surgery  (06216-weight 248lbs) that my upper GI test showed that I had Acid reflux and that some people find that it's worse after surgery.


Whatnow0621 has a new goal: Weigh 160 lbs or less! 7 years, 9 months ago
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Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Today is the first time that I can eat and my worst fears seem to be coming true. All I have had today is eggs,  my question is am I supposed to feel sick after each meal. I had like 4 forks of scrambled eggs for breakfast and egg salad for dinner and


Whatnow0621 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Hi, I had my surgery on 06/21 and I have been having trouble getting in fluids and protein since. Water hurts for some reason, however ice is just fine. I really dislike protein shakes so I try to get protein in with Milk and yogurt but both make me fe

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