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I've had a griddler for a few years and LOVE it. You have to be careful not to overcook some foods (med rare steak, for instance) b/c it cooks really fast due to heat source on both sides.

I'm 5 months out and wondering if this is normal for many of you. 2 things are happening periodically after eating: 1) Sometimes after eating, I have a lot of thick liquid "come back up" from my stomach. I mentioned this on my last Dr. visit and to the Nurse and she said it is likely saliva I've produced and swallowed. 2) Sometimes I have a lot of post-nasal discharge after eating and have to go spit. Other than that, things are great although I do get lightheaded at times and my eyes feel strained a good bit.

I am just over 4 months out. As far as liquids go, Water was tough for me for a while. It just seemed "thicker" than some juices and other beverages. Even still at times. I try to drink some coffee before or after Breakfast, a medium Powerade from Sonic mid-afternoon, and a glass (or two) of milk (for Protein per my NUT- whey makes me want to puke). V8 Diet Splash (mango peach) is a fave and pretty low in calories. Also: I passed a kidney stone two nights before I had my surgery. I have two more very very small ones and I think one is moving. Try to get those liquids in. Low cal juices, milk and powerade zero might go down better than water and aren't that high in calories. No more calories than you're getting now it shouldn't hurt. Regarding food, as a sample, I can eat a pack of oatmeal for breakfast, 1/4 to 1/2 of a small chili from Wendy's for lunch and 4 or 5 shrimp for dinner. For a while, I felt very hungry at times (between meals). I sometimes get a little hungry, but not as bad. A triscuit or some almonds do the trick for me. Every doc and nut are different in their reccomendations, diet plan, etc. Re liquids, this is what works for me and I'm down 60 lbs since surgery/75 total. Good Luck!

and can't seem to get warm in my house, and winter hasn't even made it yet! I assume it's because I don't have the padding I once did. Is anyone else experiencing this? Does it get better?? I might have to move to Florida if this doesn't change LOL!

I don't know. I do know that my vision sometimes bothers me a little after exercise (along with jittery feeling) and my physician feels that its related to lower blood pressure.

It doesn't happen that often, but does happen to me. I think it happen more when I have carbs (specifically potatoes, which I do not have very often). I mentioned to my Dr. at my 7 wk visit last week. He said it might be dumping syndrome and didn't seem too concerned. I don't have sweats or diahrea (which I read as being dumping symptoms), I just get tired and it subsides after a half hour or so.

I am 7 wks out and obsessed with the scale, too, but looking at it every day is just going to keep your mind on the negaitves and damper your spirits. STOP IT! All of our bodies are different, and we truly can't compare to one another (although I'm guilty of trying). I, too, hit a 2 week stall where I didn't lose. It sucked!!!! I'm 7 weeks out now and just got back from my surgeons for my periodic review. I've recently had several weeks of 0-2 lbs lost, but today I learned I lost 8 lbs the past 5 days! It comes in spurts and you just have to work through it. I'm now at 30lb lost post surgery / 50lb lost total. In regards to calories, I do not keep up with mine to the tee, but I estimate I'm only getting 600-800 daily. Where do yours come from? One thing I had to do (which I firmly believe helped) is replace juices (use with meds) with V8 Splash Light, which I believe helped. Good luck on hitting the 30 lb mark- you WILL do it!!!!

This is happening to me, too. Began at 3 wks out (I'm now 6 wks out). I talked to my Dr's NP about it (She had the sleeve last year). She asked me about my Fluid and Protein intake. My fluid was fine, but protein was not (I had stopped Protein shakes b/c they repulsed me). She said I need to get 60g of Protein DAILY, and that the only way to do that immediately was with supplements. She said to do my best to get my protein in and see how it works. I'm still not drinking a lot of shakes, but I am eating more and trying to eat Salmon, Shrimp, and other meats that are higher in protein first. When I do this I feel better, although I still get hungry from time to time. Thankfully, it doesn't take much to fill up! Hope this helps, and good luck!!

I would say an 8 immediately after surgery- I felt burning in my belly- I swore I could feel each staple. That went away very quickly and my pain was very, very well managed (3) once I got to the room. I walked within a couple of hours getting to the room, and everything has gone incredibly well ever since.

My Doctor's office said no NSAIDs immediately due to healing, but that I would be able to take them in the future. I can take liquid Tylenol now, and can also take Lortab (which I will likely need as I have kidney stones). QueenofCrop, I enjoy your blog-especially the pics of your meals-- it really helps to see what others are eating.

Rio- The "hunger" is COMPLETELY different than before surgery. COMPLETELY. I don't have a craving for a specific food- I would almost call it an "empty" feeling more than feeling "hungry". I have been eating 4 or 5 Preztel crackers with smoked salmon, crab or tuna. I have to watch myself not to overeat by just a bite. I generally am full for a few hours, but around 3 hours later feel as if I "need" to eat a little something, so I drink some juice, eat a cracker or some apple sauce or something. But I would not call it "grazing". Hope that helps

I'm 18 Days out and notice I actually do seem to get hungry.Generally, about 3 hours after eating. It's not like the sense of hunger I had prior to surgery. I'm not so sure its not stomach acid/emptiness more than anything. Generally, I eat a cracker and it subsides (I'm eating canned tuna and crackers at meals). Does anyone else at 3 weeks or so feel the same way? Does this change some once you're able to eat more? Right now I feel as if I need 4-5 mini meals.

My Doc & Nut had printed in our manual (produced a cople years ago) "never" drink alcohol. In class, they had us turn to that page and scratch through the "Never", and simply write "avoid". They said no harm now and again, but don't make it a habit/new transference/addiction.

Geechee, I hope you get to have some grits really soon!

Grits are a "staple" here in Mississippi! They are even better with sausage crumbled in them (Which I am NOT doing now LOL).