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Happy Surgiversary to all and have a great weekend! Thanks Big_Mama....

What is a 5 day pouch reset?

My Dr. told me to use Coconut Oil also because I was drying out on my back where the bra rubs and it hurt. I found that you can also buy it at a real good price at a TJ Maxx or Marshalls in the cooking section. It works really well.

How are you doing with hair loss? I was sleeved on Dec 29 my weight loss is close to yours. Struggling with the Protein also. But the hair loss is scaring me...I have been taking Biotin every day.. Found some great tasting chewables on Amazon...But I almost hate to shower and wash my hair it scares me so much every time! Anyone else fighting this...

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Al, I have not been able to hold down protein shakes since my surgery on Dec 29th, I drink mostly Power-aide it has B-3 B-6 & B12. I also drink an occasional Propel or if I drink water it has to have flavoring also, regular water just doesn't go down well. My Dr & Nut said it was more important that I stay hydrated than anything...You are still in my prayers.

I was sleeved on the 29th has anyone started eating Nuts yet? I would love one of my old protein bars! I have the same question about Jerky and the dreaded popcorn.

Awesome, These boards are a huge help often better than your Dr. Or your Nut...When it comes to is this normal, or what can I do for....Good Luck!

First it was Pizza, that didn't go well, than Chicken wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, I ate 3 and that craving was gone. The three that are left are Crab Wontons, Chicken Oriental salad from Applebee's, and Lobster or Crab with a little butter.

I have the same problem with water but Grape Propel and Orange Gatorade go right down. I started out liking everything over crushed ice, now I just keep the Gatorade or Powerade in fridge. Because I wouldn't care for the drink as much when the Ice melted.

I have never tried Toast, Because I experienced the Bread swelling.. But I guess I am confused that the Bread will swell but the Toast won't...I to would like to have the egg/toast. . I need the Protein..

I had surgery the same day as you. And since I haven't been able to hold down shakes since the surgery I have been trying an assortment of food. Bread does not seem to be my friend.. It is the one thing that sends me running for the Bathroom. It feels like I swallow it and it immediately stops half way down and starts absorbing things and bloating up...Anything that would absorb Fluid (Bread, biscuit, dumpling, some Cereal, breading on shrimp,) seem to be a no go for now...I have been able to eat a few chips and am trying wheat thins very slowly right now to try to eat Egg salad with! Good Luck and let me know if you find something that works...

I am doing better every day, I month out on the 29th...Have not had a shake since pre-surgery.. My nose and sleeve don't like them.. I get my fluids but not my Protein but it is improving every day. I ate a whole yogurt for the 1st time yesterday.. Water still doesn't go down well. but Gatorade & power aide do. I have a hard time getting all my Vitamins and fail at that often also but trying to stay positive...

Try some Infant Mylicon /Simethicone drops. Wal-Mart/Amazon And Gas X Strips, It also helps to keep a pillow against your belly. When it is less tender lay on your stomach it will also force gas out. I also had a much easier time drinking when it had crushed ice in it for some reason. Good Luck!!!!

Gas X Strips help lots also...

I had trouble with water it seemed like it didn't want to go down the right tube...Than I found anything I drank was better with crushed Ice. Than I moved to Grape Propel it went down easier than water. Than I know this sounds weird but grape juice over ice, It was like I had no trouble drinking that at all. ...And for the last week orange gatoraide over Ice or Cold gatoraide or poweraide. in a small bottle! But one month out and thats what I fight with is the thirst, and I try to wake up and drink at night also...Good Luck!

The reflux Medicine seems like the most important Medicine I take...I get gassy and almost Nauseous without it.

Will I ever be able to drink and eat at the same time again? If so any idea when? I have the same questions about the length of time between liquids and food. Thanks for any input

I had no spasms but my Dr. sent me home with Medication to prevent them right from the Hospital.

I wish I would have read this yesterday...I gave up and booked a March Cruise...I told my husband I don't need drinks, really won't eat much food...But I need Sun & Warmth!

I have had a couple of these incidents. And when I told my doctor he was like ..Please, Please try not to let that happen for any reason, He was very worried about Staple/Suture line...He said if he could he would leave all his patients on liquid for six weeks to give us all time to heal my sleeve seems to hate any kind of bread or breading and most meat.

Are you taking Actigall to prevent Gallstones...I think I have read that product can cause hair loss. I went to WEN shampoo which is costly but you use a comb while washing you hair and it seems to have slowed the amount of hair I was loosing even before the surgery...

Congrats on Onederland...That is a Milestone!

That's great news...Good Luck and Improved Health for you both!!! Rest this weekend...

I have the urge to chug water or Propel and now Grape juice...LOL The first thing in the morning... I wake up very Thirsty....I am still having no luck with shakes of any sort. Broths and Soups and Yogurt... I know I am not getting enough Protein but I'm close on liquid intake... Went back to work today...Feel like I need a nap..