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I am two weeks out and still sometimes get sharp pains.It almost feels like the nerves are coming back in and around my incisions but I get pain espcially do wnby my lower ribs on the left side. I figure it is part of the healing process. But call your doctor tomorrow to be sure and to ease your mind. It would be worth it if you are really concerned.

I kinda wish I had that problem. I have the opposite problem. I think either way, we are sensitive to what we are taking whether it is a slight allergy or what we are mixing with powder that doesn't settle or maybe whey doesn't settle well. I wish you the best. But I think I would feel better if things were moving than not. I think any extreme sucks. I hope you find a solution soon. I have also tried switching to rice protein because I heard it's the easiest to digest. But I haven't seen a change with that either.

I have really enjoyed "Better than Bouillon". It comes in a paste, hardly any perservatives, you can make it as strong or weak as you want. There are organic options. Flavors I have at home here are: Beef, Chicken, Veggie and Mushroom. Good Luck!! Another thought is making your own with veggies you love.

Thanks for staying in touch! I am so happy to hear that you are a little better. May we continue to heal as quick as possible!

Man. I wasn't going to post anything under your topic but just have to say how sorry I am. I had surgery around the same time you did and man I would be pissed and freaked out if I was really hungry all the time! I am only allowed clear liquids the first week and then thicker liquids the second week and "baby food" the third week. I would definitely try the acid controller. I sure wish I had a magic answer because I am sure it's hard to feel this was all worth it at this point. But hang in there and keep coming back here for support. I will keep thinking of solutions. All the best.

Just thinking about you! Hope your symptoms have eased up a little bit. I am happy to hear that you have an appointment tomorrow- please let us know how it goes!

LMFAO! I am still waiting for that day but can't wait!!!!!! What a great post! I needed a good laugh!

The brand Better than Bouillon is really good to because it comes in a paste so you can make it stronger or weaker. It comes in beef, chicken, veggie, and mushroom. I like Knorr brand too but find that msg gives me a headache. Good Luck!

Thank you for sharing your story! Great job!

Couldn't hurt to touch base with your doctor tomorrow. It also sounds a little like food poisoning too but call your doc just to make sure. I wish you the best!

I think that is great! I think you need to be careful and make sure you are meeting your protein quotas because you don't want to be loosing muscle and not fat. Sometimes you have that risk if you don't consume enough protein but if you are doing that- I don't think you have anything to worry about! Relish in this major accomplishment!!! All the best to your continued success!!

How long ago was your surgery? Because I am 6 days out and still really gaseous- gas-x strips are a blessing and I have stomach cramps too but have had them before in my previous "life" so I know they too will pass. But how long have you had your symptoms?

So I am 7 days out without going #2. I bought some tea that I have used before called, Smooth Move, by Tradational Medicinals. It took only four hours and I am moving again!!!!! But you want to drink one cup only. But it works and I feel sooooooo much better!!!!! Good Luck!!

Great topic! I am in the same boat! I had my surgery Monday and still haven't gone. My doctor says it can be over a week but that kind of freaks me out a little. I am right this moment, sipping on some smooth move tea (that's what's it's called, lol) to hopefully get something moving.

Sounds like a blessing in disguise

DITTO!!!!

It can never hurt to touch base with your doctor- I am sure they have after hours contact numbers. Maybe they can offer more insight too.

Hang in there! I feel like I am in the same boat. Like- don't make me laugh, burp, cough, blow my nose....um what else! But it is getting a little easier! I think I am just a few days further than you. I still have gas pains and gas-x strips really help with that. I have breathing pains but it's more along the bottom of my ribs, and as far as #2? Well, I am finally going to take matters into my own hands with some smooth move tea. I hear you. Feel you infact. Hang in there . I think we are almost over the worst of it. All the best!!!!!

Great JOB! Nothing feels better than actually feeling satisified after you consume something. Just wait until you are sleeved! It is great to get fuller faster! Keep it up- you are on the home stretch!

I was allowed to take mine as well. You and I are on similar perscriptions- I just had to spread them an hour apart. And is far as a multi there are a lot of awesome liquid multi's on the market if you don't want to do the gummie route. All the best to you.

I think I am a little jealous of all of you cuz I think I would get some relief if I could just burp. I can totally see that it can get annoying has anyone tried maybe digestive enzymes before food or gas-x strips? Good luck! Great topic!

The research I have done says you can get away with it in Phase 2 after surgery. Thanks for the suggestion- fudge pops didn't even enter my mind! Let's see what others say regarding this. But I would think they are alright and a great suggestion for a nice treat!

I am definitely in the catagory of eating everything in sight when I got my date. I had to fight to only put on 5 pounds before surgery. Looking back, I wish I was one of the people required to do a pre-op diet. I think they might have a slightly better time at the transition from pre to post op. But I have to say- I'm 6 days out and definitely not hungry anymore. Hope that feeling stays with me. But I have also been getting a therapy called EMDR which has really helped finding the root causes behind my overeating. Let's face it- some to most of us are here because of what's going on in our heads not in our bodies. But great question- it's always nice to know you are not alone.

I don't know what to say because all but one friend was super excited for me. The other just wishes she could do it with me. I would be devastated if one of my friends reacted the way yours did. I personally think you deserve better and hope you move on if she doesn't turn herself around. My friend and I sound the same- we've worked out years together but now I've decided to so something more for my self because exercise and diet aren't working anymore. I wish you all the best. So should your friend.

I have seen you on here quite a bit and always offer really good support. I haven't been sleeved yet but have been in the fitness industry my entire life and it seems like you should be taking in 300-400 more calories per day at least- with the exercise. I have been doing this a long time now, loosing and gaining, and if I wasn't eating at least 1200-1300 calories a day while I exerise- the scale was at a stand still. It used to freak me out all the time until I finally convinced myself to just eat a little more. It really made all the difference for me. I know you will get through this- I can tell you are a very strong person by the remarks you make on this site. Hang in there you will do this. Plateaus SUCK but that's just what they are- stepping stones. I've got your back