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Are you taking Pepcid? I have to take one twice a day per my Dr. I'd call your dr.

Dumping is a "side effect" of RNY. Since you have a smaller stomach and less intestine for the food to process through, sweets and fats can cause dumping. Dumping is when the food moves to fast in the system causing hot flashes, vomiting and diarrhea . Really horrible! Not all patients have dumping but it is awful when it happens. Some folks are ok with SF FF ice milk or frozen yogurt. There are even Greek high protein ones now. But the days of the DQ blizzard are gone. Hard for me but it was something I was willing to give up for all the other benefits. They did me no good in the past. Good luck.

Wonderful!!! So glad to hear you had a great BDay! See you "got" this! lol :-).

It's so weird now. I'm not so much irritated by them eating as missing the activity. As we were coming home from the hospital last night I kept thinking hubby and I should go to iHOP. We both had long stressful days. WTH? I wasn't hungry nor did I want it but that's what we "did" do. This is best for both of us. Except he's living on Chinese food right now (ugh). Lol

Falicia: thank you! So far so good. Slept about seven hours. So that had to help at least mentally. Hope you are recovering well too!

Hey Truth!! Congrats!! It's a very exciting and scary time. Mine was this past Monday so I know how you feel. It is a BIG step and there will be good and bad days but I have personally met so many people in this process that said it was the best thing they have ever done. So let us aim high for a healthy and happy new you!! Good luck!!

PlutoMars: yes take a deep breath! Do clear liquids this really does help. It you have been mainly following the preop diet you should be ok. If not at all, there may or may not be issues. My dr doesn't require one and I was fine with a 43 BMI. Also the beer: technically yes. It's carbonated and that is a big nono for most RNY patients. Too much air in the pouch and alcohol can be processed poorly by us (see UPMC study) . But I know a lot of people that can do alcohol and carbonation a year or two out. It is just not recommend. 1 1/2 weeks off work is really pushing it. Some do two and are fine with no complications. I'm still at three but may need more since I had to have a second surgery for a stricture. Only time will tell. Good luck to you! Let us know what you need. :-).

Sky, mine was Monday was ok and then back in for another surgery on Friday. Seem to be better now. Hope you are too!

I had my Monday and started to get some gas relief (some not much) Friday but then had another surgery and well more gas. Heating pad does help. Ill have to try the gas x again. Maybe to tomorrow. What a biatch! Lol

I'm home!

I'm home!

Headed home again! I pray second times a charm!!

Unjury chicken soup and strawberry blast. (For protein) G2 and propel low cal. SF Italian ice. Straining regular soups for variety. .

Juan, I hear you. I fear that as well. My Surgery was Monday and again Yesterday. So I've had a hell of a week. I'm am too afraid of going thru all of this and then failing. We won't fail. Get support. I know where I have failed before on diets is not getting the mental support I Need to remain strong. Ill get counseling this time is I have to. This board is also wonderful for support. Get a buddy who will kick your but and you his!! Good luck to you!!

MichK. I to had surgery on Monday the 19th. I started out pretty good but I'm back in the hospital now. Had to have a stricture fixed. I'm a little nauseated and I'm very sore now but ok. Having to start all over a again but there seems to be mixed signals with what the Drs. told me and what the orders are. Sigh.. Anyway., What I like so far is G2 low cal grape, Popsicles and propel lemon. Very light flavor in the propel. I also keep going back to ice chips. Hard to track for Water intake but they are so easy to get down. Good luck to you all!

When I lose, it's my neck and torso. My arms and thighs take a LONG time. I carry a lot of weight in them.

Welcome to both of you! You will love the support here!!!

Welcome to both of you! You will love the support here!!!

Music! Happy bday! Look at your post. You even said the dancing is your favorite part. :-). You already have this. You will look sexy and you will dance the night away!! Just think how far you have come. What a Wonderful gift!!!

Jennifer Hudson look out!!! :-).

I was only four days out but had a stricture in my small intestine. Let me tell you, you can't tolerate even water. So make sure your dr know all the details. I had another surgery yesterday now it seems like it's just the pain meds making me sick. There are about three different prescriptions they can offer you as well. One is a patch for behind the ear. Good luck!

Tstark: I had surgery Monday and the second was yesterday. I'm feeling pretty good. Rey said it was an easy but critical fix.

Music: I can't agree more. I've been through a lot this week and I just keep thinking about the ones who have struggled more but push threw it.

Beans!! Yea so happy for you!!