catwoman7

I agree. Check with your clinic, since not all programs limit carbs.

yea didn't think of that - it could be something in the shakes, too. Like maybe the artificial sweetener they use?

it keeps getting better every day, though...

yes - it'll go away. I never really had pain to speak of, just discomfort - but after two or three weeks it was pretty much gone, as I recall..

that - or constipation. OP = has it been awhile since you've "gone"? If so, try taking stool softeners or Miralax to help move things along...

a lot of people have weird mood swings due to rapidly changing hormone levels after surgery. I suspect that's what's going on, but if you're feeling suicidal, you need to call a suicide hotline. Please get in touch with someone NOW! https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ P.S. the hormone changes are temporary, but if you're feeling this way, you need to talk to someone immediately.

I have a food scale which I used A LOT the first year or two. I don't use it that much anymore, though - maybe once a month or so. I bought some 8 oz ramekins because that way I didn't have to measure some things. If it fit in the ramekin, it was a cup (or if it fit in half the ramekin, it was 1/2 a cup - although you can also buy 4 oz ramekins) I also bought some baby spoons - and I still use them for eating some things (like yogurt) at seven years out -- but now it's mostly because I love them! I never bought special cups or glasses - I Just used the ones I already had.

several people have been revised to bypass (from sleeve) - hopefully someone will chime in...

I agree with the others. If you're following your plan, you'll lose. There are reasons why you could be seeing a slight gain - most likely, you could be retaining water (what your sodium intake been the last couple of days?) or you could have have fuller-than-usual intestines. If it's one of those, it should be gone in a day or two. Just stick to your plan - as long as your overall trend is down, you're good!

same here. It was "taken care of" when I got my lower body lift.

thanks! I'm totally addicted to wordle - and quordle. Some of the other ones you have on here look really fun, too!

wouldn't be dumping. "Normal" dumping happens pretty soon after you eat. What they call "late dumping" (also called reactive hypoglycemia) happens 1-2 hours after you eat, and can last a couple of hours. Sounds like you ate something that didn't agree with you - or else you've got a bug.

oh no - sorry about that!! I can certainly eat more now than I did the first year, but there's a point at which my stomach starts screaming... (btw - I meant to respond to another comment on restriction - the first one that was posted, I think - but this thing doesn't let you delete comments. But that's OK - yours was definitely related, at least!)

restriction loosens up as time goes on, but I still have it seven years later. I'm reminded of that if I try eating a big (for me) meal. I used to be able to eat half a large pizza before surgery. Now, I can eat a piece or two. Any more than that and I will be in physical pain.

that's what I was going to say - it's usually due to water retention. Have you been eating more sodium than usual lately? If so, cutting sodium intake and increasing your water consumption should do the trick.

not for one second. Should have done it YEARS ago!

how far out are you? Multi-colored poop is not uncommon the first month or so after surgery. Mine was yellow until then. It's usually due to fat malabsorption, IIRC. I wouldn't worry about it if you're still early out. Gallbladder issues used to be fairly common with WLS, but now most surgeons put their patients on ursodiol (Actigall) for the first few months which greatly reduces the chances. Even so, I don't know how common those issues are these days. We do hear about them hear sometimes, so I know they happen - but we don't hear about it A LOT, so I'm guessing it's not super common.

I would assume there would always be a surgeon at the ready in case anything went wrong, so that wouldn't really concern me. That said, I think I'd prefer just the regular laparoscopic (which I had)

LOL - I was just going to say the same thing! Where can I get my hands on these????

most people have their first major stall within the first 4-6 weeks after surgery. It's USUALLY the third week, but not always. Mine was weeks 2 & 3. Just keep following your plan and stay off the scale - maybe just weigh yourself once a week until the stall breaks - and it WILL break if you stick to your plan. Mine broke during week 4 and I dropped like 6 or 8 lbs within a couple of days.

a 10-20 lb gain after you hit your lowest weight is unfortunately very common. I think it's just your body settling in to where it wants to be. However, that doesn't mean you can't lose it - it'll just be a challenge - and will also be a challenge to keep it there. Dealing with the same thing myself...

Not everyone loses their hunger. Most of us do, at least temporarily, but not everyone. I was always able to drink and eat without issue. At first I thought they really didn't do the surgery! if your diet & exercise has stayed the same, then that gain is likely due to water retention or full intestines. Give it a couple of days.

I agree with Hop Scotch. I'd contact your clinic. That's not normal this far out..

looks like they do now with pre-approval Greater-New-York-Fund-SBC-Eligibility-Class-I-and-II.pdf

I didn't either! I knew about Facebook groups, but I've heard some of those are pretty awful. I'll take a look at Barination and YourOnederland. Thanks!