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Last week we were on vacation, and it was 7 weeks postop. I had trouble finding food that my very troublesome tummy would tolerate and I didn't pack quite enough of my own high Protein bars and drinks, so my calorie count and protein was probably low. According to my Fitbit, I walked 35 miles last week. The scale said I lost NOTHING. Talk about frustrating! The scale is not my friend right now either. To top it off, my stomach hurts worse than ever now that we are home. Grrrrr. Needless to say, I'm staying off the scale until the weekend.

I am still in the regret stage. It's not total regret, just partial. It's been 8 weeks and I still don't feel well. My sleeve doesn't like a lot of solid food. My energy level is low. A lot of days my tummy hurts all day long. I'm on a lot of different meds for my tummy pain and gastritis. Yet, I was out of options so that is why the choice for surgery was made. The weight loss is nice.

Could you please send me an invite to the group? I am under Diane Vanderski and there is a picture of an English cream golden retriever puppy.

Today is 7 weeks postop VSG. After an upper GI and EGD due to an aching and spasm feeling tummy, nothing was found. Doc said to expect 3-6 months of misery while healing and until my system settles down. In the meantime, I am on Nexium 40 mg. twice per day for GERD and Questran twice per day for intestinal bile acid reflux. Unlike most people, I NEVER feel full. It feels like I could seriously down a full meal. And in between Snacks and meals, a lot of times there is a gnawing hunger feel that is SO frustrating. My hope was after surgery to be free from that type of hunger. liquids make me feel RAVENOUS, so it makes it difficult to get those in, knowing how it is going to feel. I've tried Special K Protein drink mix (that helps a little), Crystal Light, SF Kool-Aid, etc. Today I finally broke down and went to McDonald's and in order to try to feel full/satisfied, I got a grilled chicken snack wrap without sauce, and ate it (no tortilla) and then followed that with a small smoothie with 1/2 scoop of unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. Now I just have reflux and every time I take a sip of Crystal Light, it feels like a hunger spasm. All Rx meds for stomach spasms haven't worked. I am so frustrated and upset. I just want to feel 'normal' again (whatever the heck that is!) I don't even want to go to our local support group because of the frustration. To top it off, I hit my first stall. If anyone has suggestions, or has been 'here', or can give advice, I'd love to hear it as I am at my wit's end. Other than the weight loss, I am really wishing I hadn't done this. And of course, since there is no going back, I want to fix the problem. Thank you for reading my rant and appeal for assistance. I am grateful for your time.

Thanks all. I am hoping 'this too shall pass'. Yesterday was a really bad day on top of several really bad days, and it felt good to vent. Today is a better day. I'm going to work hard at staying positive and remembering it just takes a long time to heal completely. I AGREE that many of the sweetened drinks make me feel hungrier. It seems pretty much all liquids other than Special K Water mix bother the tummy terrifically. AND checking with the doctor for another acid reducer is a great suggestion. THANK YOU! Again, thank you all!!!!

My VSG was June 2, and I just hit my first stall. I'm also dealing with a lot of hunger and never feeling full. UGH. That will be another post though. This certainly hasn't been the easiest thing to do. In fact, this is one of the hardest things I've ever done.

I like them - not as well as vitamins as they are more rubbery, but I still like the flavor.

It could very well be stomach acid. Ask your doctor if you need a PPI. (proton pump inhibitor)