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I'm almost 5 months post-op & for some reason this week after I drink my shake for breakfast it seems to be going right thru me (sorry if that's TMI). Has anybody used Imodium after surgery for diarrhea? I really hesitate to take a Pepto or Imodium, I just don't know if my little stomach can handle that after surgery. Has anybody?

Thank you both!!! [emoji4]

So nobody responded to my question back in March about using Imodium or pepto...now I'm almost 9 months out ... today I seem to have incredible diarrhea, I'm thinking some sort of bug - now I'm trying to just let it work it's way out of me... but for the future - has anybody ever used an Imodium or Pepto since the surgery?

Thank you so much for your kind response. Oh his comment gave me even more motivation to bust my butt for the next follow up appointment in December! I do feel incredibly healthy, haven't had this much energy since high school - so I do understand his comment about being & feeling healthy is what my focus should be! [emoji4]

HW 298 SW 267 11/7/2016 CW 196 GW 160 I saw my surgeon for my 6 month follow up yesterday - he's very happy with my progress, I'm down over 100lbs. He asked what my goal was, I said 160- he says that's 34ish more, OOO that's gonna be difficult. When I was heavy he (& my primary dr) were so concerned about that number & my BMI- now he says to just focus on being & feeing healthy. I get that - but I was a little discouraged to hear it's gonna be difficult - anybody know why? I'm 40y/o & 5'7"

What does everyone think about those new Air Fryers that are all over the place these days? Next week I will be 3 months post-op & to date I have stayed away from ALL fried foods... I have no issues cutting up a sweet potato & making myself a few fries by baking them in the oven, but I keep seeing Ads for these fryers & I really want to know if I'm getting suckered or if it would be a good purchase. Thoughts?

Just an update... I ended up buying one & I absolutely love it. I probably use it 4-5 days each week! So easy & absolutely NO oil!!!

I was sleeved 11/7 & im down 43lbs since the day of surgery. I always felt it was moving slowly but I'm ok with it now. I wouldn't have been able to lose 43 lbs in 3.5 months without the sleeve as a "tool".

During my appointment, he asked what my energy level was like, any medical issues I already had, what is my level of family support, how do I anticipate my life changing as a result of the surgery, what were my reasons for wanting the surgery, if I am addicted to any drugs or alcohol, any history or depression or suicidal thoughts, etc... basically evaluation if I am making this decision on my own or am I being forced/pressured into it - & wanted to see if I was capable of making decisions on my own. He took separate notes on my physical appearance, my attitude that day & towards the surgery, my orientation, if I could process thoughts clearly - basically a behavioral & mental evaluation I was a little nervous bc I'd never seen a therapist before, so I didn't know what to expect - but I walked out of there 10 minutes later wondering what I was worried about! If you've decided that you're ready for the surgery & have the right mindset about it & are realistic about what your new life is going to be like, you'll pass that evaluation with flying colors!

Oh thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I tend to overcook my meat a bit (not on purpose, just bad at gauging cooking times) , but my NUT suggested that i use a condiment to moisten up, since we can't drink while we eat. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yea - Like, if it's going to be just as bad as eating something fried, then I don't want anything to do with it. I've worked way to hard this far! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My coworkers that don't know about my surgery are always stopping me & asking "are you losing weight?" I just say yes, thanks for noticing, then I try to scurry off but they ALL then want to ask a million questions - how are you doing it, what are you eating, are the shakes working, are you full? JEEZ. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I didn't tell anybody for 2 months (sleeved 11/7/16). I just started telling a few people last week bc they've commented on my weight loss a lot. My face, hiney & belly are starting to get noticeably smaller. I felt I would rather tell a few people myself than have them speculate & gossip with everybody else. I didn't really want to tell anybody, but it's really getting obvious. Plus, once I let the cat out of he bag I felt a high relief. It's different for everybody - good luck with whatever you choose to do. I see there are gossipers & nosy nellies in every office! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've used the EAS AdvantEdge one before. That was my fave one before surgery, vanilla only. Lately I've been ordering from 310 Nutrition & ive also used Dymatize, the Dymatize seems to be my newest favorite for when I want to make a drink. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My nutritionist suggested that app but I didn't love it. I use My Plate by Livestrong & I find it so user friendly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having the hardest time getting in anywhere near 64oz of Water every day! I carry a Blender Bottle around with me at work, but most days I just get so busy I forget to drink as much as I should. Am I alone here? I'm counting my hot teas & crystal light towards my water intake, basically anything that's (somewhat) clear - are you all counting your shakes towards your daily water intake?

Thank you for all your responses! Even right now I'm trying to finish a Water bottle before bedtime! It's not likely going to happen. I feel like I'm going to float away!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

. good luck, it's countdown time now. 11 days and counting Best of luck! The hospital staff was fantastic during my stay Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

After the surgery, I would sit on that toilet bowl for what felt like forever, only to trickle a little bit out too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had Dr Judd also & my surgery was at Orange Regional. I feel that in my appointments with him, I always felt like he was rushing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What do you put in your chicken salad? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I didn't feel I was ready to put any chopped onions in it, so I just use either salt & pepper or just some garlic powder (maybe more than just some) I recently ordered & received my Flavor God seasonings, so I've tried it with Everything seasoning & Spicy Everything. Sure does taste like the toppings on an everything bagel! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There's one patient in the beginning scenes of the show that says "I need somebody to help me say no" For some reason seeing that one part in the beginning of each episode pisses me off. Still love the show tho!!! It makes my family crazy that I'm so addicted to it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's on TLC, new season begins January 4th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love that show, I would even say obsessed! I felt that it was good preparation for my surgery, especially watching them perform the surgeries. I too was nowhere near the 600lb limit, but it became inspirational to me to see their progress for the full year. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App