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Today I only had 800 cal but I feel so full that if I try to eat anything else I will get pain and sick. ????

@@bellabloom I was thinking about you why don't your doctor gives you an IV I know they can put a feeding tube also. I mean if comes to that you have to take action to gain weight. Also I don't understand why you don't eat more. Are you in pain when you eat like me? Or you don't want to eat more? I unfortunately can't eat anymore then 1200 a day. I'm pretty desperate myself. But I'm actually hungry and want to eat, it hurts a lot to eat. I'm 118 this morning. I know doesn't look good at all. I'm giving myself 3 months if I keep dropping weight I'm going to ask to be admitted and get IV or something to help.

I'm so sorry. I know what you are going through! Thank you for your post. I really hope things turn around for you.Why do we have this problem it doesn't look like a common thing. Most people don't loose enough or regain soon. I hope you can gain weight soon. I have no energy, I think I'm getting depress also. Was this surgery a total mistake?

@@bellabloom I have same problem only worse I can't get no more then 1200 cal a day. 10 months from surgery. Now I'm at 119 for 5,6 I try to eat and push food but I can't it hurts, I been dealing with strictures, I went to a different Bariatric center and they said everything is ok mechanically. So they thing is the strictures that cause so much restriction. Last baloonplasty in December. But I still can't eat a complete meal. Bellabloom if you eat 1800 cal a day you should be staring getting. Also my doctor told me it will take time to gain weight , is not like a magic switch.

Try different kinds of protein until you find what you like. At that stage is normal to feel nauseated, premier protein chocolate what I used. I tried the protein waters and was terrible to me. Keep trying just make sure on sugar content. And sugar alcohol. Make lentil soup and drink the soup of it or blend it. Split peas soup, they are pretty easy to make

I was on protein shakes and proteins bars for 9 months, the first 2/3 months are hard but don't try anything that is not in your diet plan, if get stuck you can cause many problems. I know it's hard but until your doctor ok any solid foods don't try.

I don't use protein shakes or bars, I try to get my protein from food. I felt very sick when I was using protein shakes and bars for 9 months. Try cottage cheese, nuts any kind, beans, avocado, eggs, cheese, meat, fish. eat often stay away for artificial protein.

Well, I maintain 160 lbs. to 165 lbs. on between 1,000 and 1,400 calories ( and 120 grams of protein ) a day and I walk 2 1/2 hours a day. That in mind, think where a 1,000 calories and a fair amount of exercise might put you now.I'm 119 for 5"5 I'm trying to gain weight. I'm starting getting dizzy. That's why I'm pushing food. I'm 9 month out of surgery

Don't know but since they enlarge a little during my endoscopy I can eat better. Also I stop protein shakes and bars I think those make me feel sick. Still I feel restriction when I eat. I'm honestly try to push a little but I get sick so I stop before feeling full. Around 1000 cal a day. Protein first. I really think my pouch it's too small. I'll go for second opinion on Jan 7

Can't or won't. There is a big difference. Why can't you?I can't I just tried some Pasta with homemade tomatoes sauce and I vomit the all thing. Anything solid hurts until I let it out. I was able to eat salmon. And shrimps without problem, that's why I think something is wrong. Monday upper GI with barium. How can this be a mental problem, I'm hungry, I want to eat. pasta is definitely not the best choice of foods to have. Some of us won't eat pasta again. Try sticking with your proteins; cottage cheese, soft fishes, your salmon and shrimps, soft veggie burgers, canned tuna you've got the idea. The psychologist suggest to me to eat something I like,some comfort food.usually I don't eat pasta. But thank you for advice

9 months. I need to gain 15 lbs according to my doctor

I lost a total of 114lbs. I'm still having hard time with food. Done many test but nothing show. Doctor whats me to eat more and gain weight. I'm feeling a little better since I stop protein shakes and bars, and stop calculating all my food. I was getting very fixated and worry about getting my weight back. Here is a pic of me now. At 121 lbs

Can't or won't. There is a big difference. Why can't you?I can't I just tried some Pasta with homemade tomatoes sauce and I vomit the all thing. Anything solid hurts until I let it out. I was able to eat salmon. And shrimps without problem, that's why I think something is wrong. Monday upper GI with barium. How can this be a mental problem, I'm hungry, I want to eat.

I'm struggling with this problem also. I can't eat more then 800:900 calories a day, I feel very weak. I'm 121 lbs for 5"5. Start weight 240, bypass March 2015. My surgeon really think everything mechanically is working. We did a endoscopy, ct scan, but I still can't eat much, he ask the psychologist to see me. I'm really worried at this point. My goal should be 135 lbs so How to get this 15 lbs back? On a stressful day like yesterday I only eat 500 cal. Any suggestion is welcomed. Also I'm going to UCLA Bariatrics for a second opinion in February .

My surgery was March 15, I was 210 and my goal was 150 but I'm down to 121

Day of surgery I was 210lbs I can't eat any meat,chicken, fish, deli meat, I can only eat 1/2 cup at a time. If I drink 64oz of water I can't eat anything at all. So pretty much I eat lentil soup, butternut squash soup, beans soup all blended.

I'm 9 months out also but I can't eat much, I'm 121 lbs 5'5 tall. Do you have any restrictions?

What's cause my stomach pain upper left side?

Things are moving, my pain in mostly upper left stomach. I'm taking dulcolax pink. I hope this is the solution and I don't have something else. I'm sorry that you are going through this, I appreciate you sharing; Is the majority of your discomfort is in your lower abdomen? Because that's where mine is and with all of my bowel issues, two bms in 14 days, I'm starting to wonder about myself. My surgeon is saying take morilax Tylenol and heating pad, take it easy (hard for me to do) but man I would like to have a bm!!So how will they treat you? Enemas with saline solutions, prune juice. 14 days it's a very long time

Yes my pouch doesn't like meats, chicken or fish. No deli meats either. I'm 9 months out ????

Easy way out hahaha after surgery there are so many possible complications I feel like in a ticking bomb. Anytime I have a pain, I feel sick, get constipated, get diarrhea etc etc but it's all worth it. Do it for yourself. But it's not easy

I went to ER, they did a ct scan I'm impacted with stool on colon and intestines, maybe that's where the pain is coming from. I'm trying to use enemas, dulcolax and 100% prune juice no sugar add diluted with water. This morning I weight 121 lbs kind of scary.

GI dr said no stricture, I have so much pain now from gas ? I guess. So now what? Why can't I eat and if I try I get pain? What's my other possibilities? Waiting on surgeon call tomorrow to let me know what to do??? Help

I hope I'll go back to normal eating because I'm going crazy

I got an appt for GI dec 1, they told me told me that because of the holiday that's the first day available.