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Stalls are a part of the process and they will happen regularly. It is your body needing time to adjust. If you stay the course everything should be fine as long as you have been sticking to the plan. I know that at 4 months post op i hit my worst stall and that actually required me to eat more an excercise less. (Beleive it or not) I was stalled for a month. As soon as I added more calories and reduced from an hour of cardio a day to 30 minutes my stall broke and i continued to lose with shorter stalls in between. I finished losing at 18 months post op.

@@PatriotFan I would definately work with your surgeon on this. I am sure they have come across it alot over the years. I know there are few medications that really do have absorption issues but the time released ones can be a challenge.

My calcium citrate is chewable. They are made by bariatric advanctage and they are chews like starburst. strawberry is the best with orange being a close second. I buy the 500mg ones from either amazon or bariatric pal, whichever is less expensive. I take one in the am and one at night. My multivitamin is not chewable but it is very small and is a generic brand i buy at walgreens. It is a multivitamin with added D3. I have only had to buy them once because they are buy one get one free and there is one for every day of the year in the bottle. They work great and are cheap and small.

It happened to me tonight and I thought i was very planful. Since having RNY 2 years ago I get episodes of reactive hypoglycemia. Today I had my normal Breakfast which was a Protein shake and knowing I would be going to my granddaughter's volleyball game decided to eat my lunch later than normal. I ended up having lunch at 2:30pm - I had a lunch that had great protein and veggies but also had more than normal carbs as it was a ground beef pasty. Then about 2 hours later I had a handful of almonds. I knew her game started at 6:30 and would like run until 8:30 but honestly thought i would be fine until then. Well, while on the way to the game I started to have the very low sugar crash and when it hits me, it hits me fast and it gets pretty scary. I start shaking, Sweating and getting very confused. I have learned the early signs (which come usually about 5 minutes before i end up in big trouble). Like an idiot, I did not bring anything with me. No glucose, no meter nothing.....So I looked at hubby who thankfully was driving and said you need to find either a walgreens or a gas station and find it fast. Well, we were in hicksville, USA and so the only thing we could find nearby was a gas station. I knew I needed some sugar but not alot and then i needed something with protein which would keep it from coming right back in an hour. So, I grabbed some dark chocolate and a protein bar. I ate 4 small squares of chocolate and then followed up with about 1/3 of the protein bar. Within 10 minutes I was fine and was able to hold off for a very late dinner at Stir Crazy where I had delicious chicken breast and veggie stir fry from Their fresh market bar. I really really need to be more careful with this! And going forward, a ground beef pasty clearly had more carbs than i even realized or it would not have happened to me. UGH!

@@Tyani I think the biggest thing to remember post op is that what doesnt work today may work perfectly tomorrow, next week, next month or next year. There are many foods that right out of the gate just felt bad in my pouch. Many types of Proteins, veggies and even fruits. In the beginning I had to cook the heck out of my veggies until they were very soft and I loved my veggies with my Protein. If something did not work today I would keep trying it until finally it worked. Now I wish some things still didn't work because I find myself wanting those things more often than I should have them. For example, i missed sandwiches most of all. My stomach did not tolerate any bread of any kind, no tortillas unless they were very crispy. Now I can eat any bread and my tummy is just fine with it. Because I am at goal and maintaining i had to add back in some whole grains and i do that with bread or crackers but try to limit it to only one meal per day. As far as fruits and veggies, my nut insisted that I ate a very balanced diet right from the start. I was required to eat fruit and veggies with my protein. She had me follow one simple rule: 2 bites of dense protein for every 1 bite of veggies and fruit. Even in the pureed stage she had me eating unsweetened apple sauce. I lost 152lbs with that plan and I am happier because i get my protein, veggies and fruit and on occasion some rice, bread, potatoes or Pasta but not until i was at goal. you will get the hang of it!

Hopefully you are at the end of these complications and feel better soon. Do they think you developed an ulcer in one months time? Or was it there before they did your surgery. Just curious... I know had I still had my gallbladder my surgeon planned to take it out when he did the bypass. Back in 93 I ended up having to have an open gallbladder surgery after losing 80lbs rapidly on a very low fat diet. By the time they figured out it was my gallbladder the only thing I could eat was dry cheerios and boiled potatoes with nothing on them. My gallbladder was so loaded with stones at that time they had to do an open procedure instead of a laparoscopic procedure. Now of course I am about to have an Abdominalplasty and one of the risks i have is from that large scar. Apparently it puts you at risk for infection and tissue death but I am doing it anyway. I cannot stand the loose skin i have on my belly.

Yes....empathy. I remember that first week well. I was weak weak weak...... I was not even allowed Protein in week 1 other than what is in chicken broth. The next week I was allowed full liquids and i was in 7th heaven. Then pureed foods came and I did not do well so I basically stayed on full liquids until I could move to soft foods. LOL. I feel for you but it will be better soon!

Halloween is my all time favorite holiday. Hubby and I love it so much we got married on Halloween and had our wedding pictures taken in a graveyard. LOL. My family usually celebrates with giant halloween parties and we deck the house out from top to bottom. Seriously I have a 25 x 20 storage locker stuffed from floor to ceiling with halloween decor. We were known as the halloween house in our neighborhood. Then a year and a half ago we moved into a tiny little apartment in WI. The bad part about where I live, they do trick or treat in the middle of the afternoon instead of actual halloween night like we did in Minnesota. Having worn many costumes over the years and always having to find a 3x I am excited about wearing a naughtier costume in the future. I would like to go as the devil......red tights and all. LOL We will have to make plans this year to go on a pub crawl or something because my place is too small for a party. This year will be our 29th wedding anniversary.

@@Tyani It usually much later that raw veggies are allowed and honestly they were really hard for me to deal with until i was over 6 months post. For me it always felt like the lettuce was piled up in my tummy and I was not digesting it very well. Not to mention a lack of Protein. The good news is, at about 6 months post op salad became my go to meal. Add some protein on top and ensure you eat the protein and you are good to go. Best of luck!

@@QueenOfTheTamazons I know, it was 34 years ago now but I am guessing things were different back then.

I only use Premier Protein ready made shakes. They have 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar. Because they are pre-made there is not fuss, no muss. Also no grit and they dont stink like most protein drinks I think because of the design of the container they come in.

It gets a little better every day. You should log roll to get out of bed and use your leg muscles..... I had an arm lift 11 weeks ago tonight and was not allow to use them at all to get in and out of bed or even up from a chair. I wondered what the heck people do that have their arm lift, tummy tuck and breast lift all at the same time. They have to be crazy.

I would stay away from any form of Pasta or rice. chicken veggie soup was one of my favorite go to dishes. Just load it up with lots of chicken and veggies, yum! Same thing with chili, beef stew minus the potatoes. When i got to goal I made the best beef barley soup (because i was allowed whole grains) Soups and stews were my favorite. I also ate alot of cottage cheese, well cooked veggies, chicken breast cooked to just done so it was good and juicy. I would make chicken breasts in marinara, fat free gravy, healthy request cream of mushroom soup, taco seasoning and salsa..... I also ate alot of fish - salmon, orange roughy, cod - not fried but baked or broiled. I did have salmon at 7 weeks out at Gordon Ramsey restaurant in vegas and to this day it was the best fish i ever put in my mouth. I want to go back to ceasars palace and have it again. I also made sloppy joes and ate just the meat, taco meat with cheese. Just remember to chew very very good and make sure that your meat has some sauce or is very juicy. If it is dry it is very difficult to eat at this stage.

Got my flu shot 3 weeks ago! I have never gotten sick (in 2 years post surgery) and I dont want to start now! Thanks for posting!

Not a sleever here but know many.......The only way to know this regardless of being a sleever or a RNYer or any other....is to have your nutritional panel done consistently at the designated times. You will find that some Vitamins are reduced or eliminated and others may be added depending on how your panel comes out. The most important thing is to make sure you have your panels done consistently. So many Bariatric patients do well and then simply stop that step and get sick over time. Not having the right nutrition can lead to irreparable damage to your neurological systems. It definately is a struggle the first few weeks when you have to use chewables but then after that it is easy with a pill box that has the days of the week. I only take a multi Vitamin, D3, B1, B12 and calcium chews....that is not bad. All of them are fairly inexpensive with the exception of the calcium citrate but I wont cheap out on those. I use Bariatric Advantage and I usually order from Amazon or right here on bariatric pal. Whoever has my favorite in stock and least expensive gets my money.

Ok....not likely dumping but I am very familiar with this happening and you are right it is from not chewing and it hurts like hell until you vomit it up. As your tummy heals this should get better for sure. The size of what you can swallow improves over time. That being said today is my two year anniversary and I still have problems if I dont chew well or if i eat too fast. It can lead to the need to vomit. It is the one thing that can ruin a meal as well which as time goes by you will realize that stinks because it means you end up getting hungry later.

You look fantastic and should be very proud of your self! I also think you love red.....my favorite color of all time!

LOL! What are the chances of that!

Most of us don't have a problem losing the weight until you get to a certain point in your life and then it becomes much more difficult without intervention. That said only 5% of the people that lose weight through diet and exercise are able to keep the weight off. It is also a fact that once you lose, your body fights against you to gain that weight back and a few extra on top of it. You have to decide if you can lose it and maintain. It will require the same life changes that you will require post surgery. The biggest difference is your new tummy helps to manage the quantity that you eat. Best of luck in your decision process.

Usually it wont delay anything as long as they get you on cpap if you need it. The anesthesiologist will require you bring it with you for surgery. They want to make sure that you are on cpap as you come out of surgery especially since you are given pain medications. I would call and ask.

Sorry that this has happened. I know when i started my process i went to my PCP to have her start the 6 month documented diet only to realize that she was not the best person to follow me given she hardly recorded anything and I found out the surgeons office would need more info. So, I started over with the bariatric center of excellence that my insurance company recommended. Thankfully i was only one month into the process. I got much better guidance working with the nutritionist, physcologist and bariatric nurses and doctors in that 6 months. It set me up for success.

@@Mysticpink74 I am absolutely thrilled for you! I would bet you are on cloud 9 tonight. Congratulations! Isn't it weird how excited we get when we get approved? Its like a new lease on life. I know it was that way for me. I did not even get nervous about the surgery, for me it was like christmas morning. In terms of next steps, you definately need to talk with your surgeons office for advice what Vitamins to take. Every surgeon is different and honestly some of the vitamins have everything to do with your current health. Honestly I would not do a liquid diet unless i was told to. I would however go back to a high Protein, low carb until surgery. That is of course unless your surgeon tells you to do a liquid diet. Looking forward to hearing from you as your surgery gets closer and wish you all the best!

You definately cannot be feeling actual hunger. This is because they severed the part of your stomach that holds the hunger hormone and it takes several months before that grows back. That being said, what is likely causing your feeling of hunger could be dehydration or you may need a PPI for the first month post op while your tummy heals. These issues are likely adding to your feelings of regret. For most of us those first 3 to 6 weeks are the toughest as you figure out how to get your Protein and Water in. Once you figure that out, you start to feel better and the weight comes off faster. Dont lose faith, simply pull up your bootstraps and move yourself forward, things will get better. Give it time. And by the way....how much weight were you expecting to drop in 2 weeks? You are doing exceptionally well.

I am very sorry! Having had severe gerd before RNY, I cannot imagine how disappointing this is. Have they confirmed that it is definately gerd? Or could it be an ulcer? I just wanted to say that I hope you get answers and solutions soon. It is awful living with this and you are seriously the first person that I heard was not resolved with RNY.