Awesome advice! I plan on losing an additional 20-25 lbs to give myself some wiggle room. I have also been watching many YouTube videos on regain and how fellow VSGers combat regain by keeping up with their healthy lifestyle and exercise regimen. I also have returned to therapy and practicing healthier ways to deal with my emotions. I tend to exercise, draw, or go out with friends now instead of eating.
I never want to return to the weight I was before the surgery or feel how I felt then. I will do whatever it takes not to return there. Thank you so much for the advice and I will definitely give this book a read.

I would say this is normal stool 5 days list op.

it is not diarrhea. True diarrhea is like water with flecks of stool in it.

Oh my, that sounds terrible! I've been living in Ireland the past 20 years, so I don't know much about the U.S. healthcare system under the Affordable Care Act. With it being Christmas Eve there may not be many people on the forum. I don't have any suggestions for you, but I wanted to reply just so you'd know someone was listening.

Can you go on disability until this medical problem is sorted?

You're right, constipation is usually the problem, not diarrhoea.Then again, your body has gone through some changes, and it will take a while for your "plumbing" to be normal.

Perhaps whatever you're eating or drinking is causing it. What are you eating? If you think it might be the protein shakes causing the problem, skip them for a day and see if it gets better. Sometimes drinking a large amount of cold water quickly can cause diarrhoea. If you think that's the case, definitely do not cut back on fluids! Instead, you might try sipping instead of gulping, and hot or warm beverages instead of cold.

As long as your stool is still thick and no****ery, you're probably OK. Just keep an eye on it.

People who've had VSG need to worry about dehydration. In your case, with diarrhoea, you need to be extra careful. If you start to feel unwell, and you can't reach your doctor instantly, go straight to the ER. Dehydration is an emergency.

Glad to hear that you're feeling well otherwise!

I had my VSG in 2010. Lost over 150 lbs and ended floating around the 350 mark.

The past few months have been very tough and doctors are not finding answers. Over a month ago I passed almost 2 pints of blood and passed out but that passed. Spent the day in emergancy room thinking it was a heart attack. Pain and couldnot breathe and feinting.

My lungs and and heart were in perfect health. So it was not a heart attack.

They think there is sometype of problem with my stomach, the pain of reflux and whatever is wrong with my stomach under my ribs had them concerned. The pain comes on whenever I eat anything and lasts for more than an hour.

This is actually bankrupting me, I can't do manual labor and the pain, breathing issues and fatigue is constant. The ER doctor said the breathing was actually hyperventilation becuase of the pain. Anyway they said I should go back to a primary care for a referral to a specialist.

This may or may not have anything to do with VSG, but is probably related to the severe acid issues that follow.

MOney is a serious issue as I dont have health care but I am wondering if I shouldnt just head to specialist instead.