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I was curious about Dumping Syndrom. How long until we dont have to worry about this? I am 7 weeks out and went to McDonalds. I got a strawberry banana smoothie because I thought it would be a good choice. Well ab an hour later my stomach started its thing and off to the restroom I went. I was so mad!! I looked it up and those things have TONS of surgar in them!! My stomach couldnt handle it at all. So what do yall thing. Will there be a time when we can have sugary stuff again and not have to worry about having any EPISODES I call them??

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Hi. What is the meetup group called?

Hi everyone!! I was sleeved march 7th of last year. It has been a great year. I have lost 72 pounds so far. I am really happy ab the loss but am a little frustrated right now. Y'all will think I am crazy but here goes..... I thought I would lose more. I have also not lost anything in about 2/3 months. I guesss it has been since Christmas. I am actually going up and down on the scale. Fluctuating btw 5-7 pounds. It is so frustrating. Not sure what to do about it. I ask myself all the time.. Is this it? Am I done losing now? What do y'all think and is anyone going through this too?

I am a 4th grade teacher and I was wondering for all of you sleevers who have returned back to work...how is it going? I am on spring break now but next Monday will be my first day back at work. I am worried that I will have a lack of energy or still in some pain. How was walking around the classroom and walking them to all their specials? I only have 25 minutes for lunch and it takes me a good 30 to eat my broth (I am at 1 week post surgery right now). I am afraid that I will talk so much that I wont remember to drink my water every 15 to 20 minutes. I guess you can say I am a little worried. I am sure I will have to create some sort of routine everyday and reminder system. Just not sure what that is at the moment. Any advice from teachers out there that are going through this??

Hi all. Here is my questions... I am not nearly ready for a drink but do wonder WHAT to drink when I am. Yes I am thinking way ahead I know. Here is my thing... I love Rita's but I am sure the sugar content in them will be terrible for sleevers. Beer you are not supposed to have because of the bubbles or something?? Mixed drinks with juice have sugar in them too. What is safe to drink that wont send you into dumping syndrome? Thanks for any advice yall have!! I just want to make sure that I dont do anything that will cause me to have any problems down the road.

So excited for you!! Good luck and congratulations!!

Great advice!!

Thanks to all with your help and information. I really appreciate the different views and experiences yall have had. To the two on here that questioned my choice today..... Fast food and sugary stuff was never MY issue. So that is one thing I dont have to worry about in my VSG journey. I just dont want to be surprised by something that was supposed to be a healthier choice but ended up not being at all, for me.

Ok! So today the kids and I are going to the movies to see HOP! It will be my first time going since being sleeved 7 weeks ago. My question is.... what can I get there? Is it okay to have a kids sized popcorn or will that hurt my stomach? What about a hot dog? I am sure I cant eat a lot of anything but wanted to make sure exactly WHAT I could consume. Any help would be appreciated greatly!

Thanks guys. Took your advice and brought my own popcorn and some cheese. Loved the movie! It is nice to be reminded of better ways of doing things. I know we all have the same goals and want to lose weight, but it is nice not to be chastized when we ask questions on here. I asked a question earlier about something and this one person responded rudely and she doesnt even know me. Thanks guys!! Yall are awesome!

Hey everyone! I have been experiencing a lot of acid reflux lately. I dont know why I thought I wouldnt experience this after surgery but I am. Even when I drink smoothies and healthy stuff I get it. I cant take my pills I used to take before surgery, not sure what to take now. I guess I am back to tums?? Has anyone else experienced this high acid after surgery. I am 7 weeks out.

Thanks so much!! Those are great ideas and I am definitely going to start an acid blocker routine! This is for the birds!

How long did it take for you to feel like you could eat normally? Just eat whatever you wanted and not feel gross inside or crampy or anything bad. I keep waiting for that day when I can eat something yummy and in a small portion and not feel pain or sick afterwards. I was sleeved on march 7th.

This is so motivational!!!! Thank you for sharing your pics with us!! I am so pumped to eat a little healthier now! I have been a little off target for the weekend. Need to refocus and drink more water! Thanks!! And Congratulations!

I am in desperate need of a diet coke!! I didn't think it would be this difficult to not drink it but in the last week I have really wanted one. Any advice on the topic? I am 6 weeks out. Thanks in advance!!!

Ok this is the first time I have had to deal with outside fast food since surgery!! My hubby and daughter brought back Cheeseburgers and Fries for dinner. The smell alone is about to knock me out! It smells so good! I know this is the kind of thing that I am going to have to get used to, but it doesnt make it easy!! Yum!

That is exactly how I feel. Like I have to lie down or something!! It is so weird. I don't want to be like this forever. I also have to burp or feel like I have to burp after I eat. So strange! I guess we all have to get through this in order to get to our goal. Listen to our bodies. Just sucks sometimes.

I am hoping that is the case. Sometimes food is too much trouble. I just get these cravings for stuff so I try them out. Just a bite or two and then the feeling hits. That yucky sick feeling like... Ugh I shouldnt have eaten that! So I guess I need to heal more and get farther down the path. Thanks for the advice. I am still learning and finding what works and what doesnt.

Oh and Shanny...... Love the Cheesecake Factory!! Glad you enjoyed yourself there!! I will look forward to that too someday.

Thanks for all of your honesty!! Y'all have made me feel so normal!! I thought I was the only one struggling like this. I see now that we all are going through the same feelings and struggles! I am 1 month out and would kill for Whataburger or TexMex!! I know I won't be able to scarf it all down like the past but just to taste it again would be amazing!! I have a question.... I used to go out with friends and drink ritas while eating chips and queso. I guess that is something we can't do now? Eating and drinking really anything at the same time right? That is something I will miss so much! I wish it was something we could do but in moderation. Is it possible?