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I had the same problem. It was horrible. Gave up dairy and now I'm fine. whey Protein is dairy, by the way. Its hard to get protein in since I still cannot tolerate much meat, but Beans and lentils don't make me sick at all. I was told that many people become sensitive to dairy post op.

I bought some samples of whey-free protein powder and some dairy free bars today. I am pretty sure this is a dairy issue. Since whey is milk and I'm constantly consuming it between the shakes and bars, this has to be the problem. I took a Lactaid pill then ate about 1/4th of a quest bar this morning. 30 minutes later, my intestines started getting rumbly and I needed the bathroom quick. Lactaid isn't doing the job for me, though I know it helps many of us with dairy problems. I'm so sad because I am going to have a hard time getting the protein requirements met without dairy products. Being sick and terribly gassy most of the day is worse though. I hope I can get this under control.

Take it easy. Have you talked to a therapist? Maybe your surgeons practice has one on referral. It's normal to be scared and maybe talking to a professional, someone who has counseled lots of weight loss surgery patients, can help you control your anxiety. And/Or go to some preop support groups. You will learn that you are not much different from the other people there. I was terrified too. Listening to others and telling a professional how scared I was really calmed me down.

I had a similar incident about two weeks out. I felt like I had pneumonia or something, plus I had hives and hot flashes, like a fever. I woke up in the middle of the night and, this is gross, coughed up the hugest amount of junk from my lungs. I also was coughing up bile. I think that part was from coughing so hard. The doctor said that I should have been coughing to clear my lungs during the first week of surgery, it was bound to happen. Have you tried deep breathing, trying to cough? I know it's unpleasant, but maybe your lungs are still gunked up from surgery. Breathe in as deep as you can, blow it out for as long as you can. Do this several times, several times a day. Sleep with lots of pillows to prop you up so you breathe freely during the night. That night was terrifying but I did feel so much better the next day. I wish you well.

Whey is dairy. I am having this problem too. Have had diarrhea at least three times a day for two weeks. And, of course, I just bought two cases of protein drinks and a bag full of expensive protein bars before I figured out what the problem was. Lactaid pills, even triple the dose, did nothing for me. No idea what to do now about getting enough protein.

I can't imagine a little juice would hurt your WL. Having waste sitting in your body seems a lot more unhealthy. Have you tried a probiotic supplement? I use Good Belly from whole foods. Careful though! This stuff works, like really works. . I would do a half dose at first and gradually build up.

Weird. Are you letting food sit in your stomach for a while or washing it through with water? In other words, are you drinking while or right after you eat? I would call the doctor in any case. That seems unusual.

Hi. Surgery 7/30 224 lbs. CW 198. Can't eat much of anything. I developed issues with dairy, really sick all the time. Protein drinks make me sick as heck now. Was very constipated for the first month. I used the Good Belly probiotic. If you try it, do it close to the weekend or when you can stay home. It's like drinking a trillion tiny scrub brushes. It worked too well for me in just two doses. . I hope I can start getting calories in. I haven't lost anything this week, likely because I'm only getting about 200 calories a day. Sigh.

I do take Prevacid, twice a day. I'm just having the hardest time with solid foods. I eat very slowly, small bites. Still food feels stuck in my throat and get the horrible slime. I think I need to back off and go back to super soft food for another week and try again with solids. Who knows. I've not lost 30 pounds in a very long time so all of this struggle is nothing. I know I will be fine with time. And, like my doctor said, I'm not going to starve to death as long as I drink the protein and be vigilant about the daily vitamins.

July 30 here too. I've lost about 28 lbs so far. I'm not able to eat very much at all. The surgeon said to,just make sure I take the bariatric vitamins and drink the protein. He also said to not worry about the 60g of protein rule. Shoot for 40. I don't eat the same things everyday because once I eat something that makes me feel,terrible, I cannot look at the food again. I can't eat meats but can get down saltines and slider carbs, no problem. I notice if I do eat some saltines out of desperation to get something solid in me, my sleeve feels soothed, not rumbling and acidic. I had a small,piece of fish tonight. About two ounces. This awful thick,saliva kept filling my mouth and i felt Like was going to choke. It was so stuck. Nose ran like crazy too. I ended up vomiting. Just horrible. The surgeon said I will not die from not eating very much and to take advantage of this time as this when ill lose the most weight.

I was given a bear in the hospital. They called it a Bari-bear. It's also called a cough bear. It's a very very firm teddy bear and is shaped so you can hold it against your tummy to cough, move around, etc. At first I thought it was a little silly, but after surgery, I did not put it down. Took it home and had it on my tummy at all times. It really helped to hold something firm against my abdomen. A regular pillow is not even close to firm enough.

Thank you for this thread. I'm5 weeks out and feel terrible all the time. Exhausted. The thought of drinking another protein drink...ick. . I only get in about 300 calories a day and maybe 15 grams of protein. Can't wait to turn the corner. I don't feel like myself at all. I keep buying foods to try, get sick or grossed out by everything I try. I find that if I eat something and feel bad afterward, I can't bear to even smell that food again. Eggs used to be my favorite food. I ate half a scrambled egg recently, got sick, and now I can't even think about trying it again. So sad. Today I had five saltines, a tablespoon of cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of canned peaches over the whole day. I tried to force myself to drink some protein and just broke down in tears. WAHH. I'm a big baby. Thanks for the opportunity to complain. I know it will pass but not soon enough.

If you feel hungry, it might be just acid. If you aren't on a medication, get one. Worked for me at that stage.

Just what I needed. Excellent post. Thank you so much!

The week After surgery, my whole face peeled off. It was just like a light chemical peel. I asked my dermatologist about it. She had no clue. I don't think the sluffing off of dead skin is anything to worry about, though. If it keeps happening for a long time, see a doctor.

I've been crying a lot too, one month out. I feel like everyday is a massive PMS day. Someone told me that excess estrogen gets trapped in fat and a rapid loss releases it. I don't know how true that is but it make sense given how Im feeling right now. Can't concentrate for crap, tired and crying for no good reason. Oh, and I could murder piece of chocolate cake right now. . Hope you feel better soon.

Are you taking an antacid or PPI? I had hunger feeling constantly in the first weeks. It was acid. Prilosec took care of it.

I'm not a vegetarian but didn't eat a lot of meat pre-sleeve, one month out. I find that I cannot get down meat at all, no matter how soft it is. It just sits on me and I feel terrible for hours afterward. Ive been eating hummus (white bean with basil from Trader Joes, so good), I can also easily eat Quorn patties. These are no soy. The Quorn gruyere chick'n patty is delicious. I ate these often pre-sleeve with marinara and pasta. I'm also eating regular yogurt (Greek style is too thick). Protein shake and 1/2 a protein bar get me to 60+ grams of protein a day, but I'm only eating 500-600 calories. Today I'm going to try chickpeas in sauce to see how that goes down.

Milk of magnesia does work but I cannot bring myself to drink it again. So awful. Drinking that is the only time I've nearly thrown up since I've come home from the hospital.

You've got this, girl. Just do what you know is best for you. Keep on pushing. I have a friend that had the bypass. She lost 100 pounds in a year, then gained 30 back. She went back to journaling, working out, low carb, no sugary stuff. She had to battle but she ended up losing the 30 plus another 20. This was 2 years out for her. You might lose slower now, but you'll get rid of those 17 pounds!

I think many people blow it a couple of times on the pre-op diet. I know I did. I had McDonald's one time and a whole package of cheese sticks dunked in ranch dressing the next day. For me, i think I was tripping out because my good friend Food and I were parting company. Just stop now since you have so few days left before surgery. Trust me, you will not care about any of those foods soon enough. I used to love a gyro...now the thought of one makes me queasy. I'm one month out. I've lost 25 pounds from preop til now. I mourned food for the first week. Feel much better in my head now. I'm all thrilled if I can eat a whole cup of yogurt. It's nice to not have to worry about food constantly.

What brand of fiber supplements are people using? I tried the clear stuff, benefiber, but that is doing nothing but giving me the worst cramps with no results. I would like to be able to take some rougher fiber, psyllium or similar. Thanks in advance.

Hi, Surgery 7/30 Beginning Weight 224 Pre-op 215 Current 198 I'm pleased with the results so far but I wish I could comfortably eat something besides yogurt and the Protein drinks. I tried some fish tonight, tilapia, ate about 2 oz. It feels like the whole portion is sitting in my throat. I'm pretty miserable, really. I'm exhausted all the time and am totally constipated. And I feel like I need an antacid every three hours, when the prescription is for every 12 hours. Sigh. I am praying to feel remotely normal soon. I have so much to do and really, all I want to do is lay around. I haven't left the house in two days for more than 20 minutes. Sorry to complain, I know this is temporary. (God, I hope so!)

I'm going to ask my doctor about colonics. I used to get one about once every six weeks or so, would have done once a month if I could afford it. Note that you'll need to have more than one treatment...I needed about three, one a week, at first before I felt like it was helping me stay regular. Colonics are not fun, it's uncomfortable but not gross at all. The first time was a doozy but I did feel so much better, Got rid of the hard stuff that was blocking my path.

I agree with Diamond. The son needs to intervene here. His mother. You are his wife, and he should lay down the law. Disrespecting you is disrespecting him. He shouldn't stand for it. Yeah, don't let her find out about this message board. That would suck. Heee.