Jessibird

Why did I not know that bariatric patients had issues with their teeth? Is this common? Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

You are doing better than me. I ate a sandwich last night and coffee and a salad today. But the only other thing I have had the last 48 hours is protein shakes and water. Great job! Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

I dont have a sleeve. Does that matter? I had gastric bypass. Plus I have reactive hypoglycemia, what do I do about that? Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Does wine count as clear liquids? Lol... jk (kinda) Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am attempting to re-set my pouch. I'm 2.5 years out and I gained 20 lbs the last 8 months. Should I stick to premier protein and water or make myself a trim healthy mama protein shake with okra? Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

I never took one before either but why do you have to wean off? I was told to take mine forever. Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Ppi? Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hardest part was my hormones for the first year. I felt sad after the weight dropped off so fast. But the hardest part now is maintenance, I have gained 15 lbs back my second year after surgery. Definitely not the easy way out of weight loss. SW: 230 LW: 130 and goal weight CW: 145 Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 2.5 years out from gastric bypass. I had lost 100 lbs but have gained about 15 back. In November my blood sugar started dropping out of nowhere. I have seen my both my gastric doctor and my pcp and they both tell me to cut carbs and eat every two hours. Those are both ok but I have found that if I eat some carbs along with protein I have many less episodes which is great except I'm scared I'm going to gain. Anyone with experience or advice on this? I have an apt with a endocrinologist that specializes in bariatric patients but it is not until November. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm confused, if it doesn't prohibit you from drinking like that what does it do? Does it prohibit food consumption only? Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am so sorry to read this. I understand your feelings so well. I was there, I mourned the loss of food. Weight loss surgery forces you to deal with the issues that you were using food to deal with. I suggest therapy or a support group. You are not alone and the emotional toll is a hard one. Hang in there and try to make new healthy habits while you are being forced to change anyway. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I should mention I spent 4 days in the hospital and missed more than 2 weeks of work for the ruptured ulcer. It was on a seam and leaked into my system. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I had an ulcer I didn't know about and I was drinking coffee every morning with premier protein for sweetener and creamer and tea in the afternoon. The caffeine caused the ulcer to rupture. So I switched to decaf. Now if I ever drink real coffee my arms get all funny and I feel like my heart is racing. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I wish I could tell you. I didn't know I had an ulcer until it ruptured. But the pain eating and drinking is a good sign. Ask your Dr if you should take carafate. It helped me so much. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks! I will do just that. I just needed a little perspective I guess. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app