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Exercise is ok. Dr actually told me to back off since my calorie intake was so low... but I've been upping it since the scale started moving up. I am going to see if a dietitian is open next week... I can't handle waiting any longer. Thank you!

Sodium is not something I had thought of. I am buying low sodium items but not tracking it. I will start doing so immediately!! Thanks for the tip!

On Monday I weighed 222 pounds and in just one week I have gained 7 pounds!! I am six weeks post op and just started adding regular foods back to my diet this week. I must be doing something wrong and I need help! I am tracking EVERYTHING I put in my mouth. I have less than 600 calories a day and less than 15 carbs a day. Most of what I am eating is lean turkey or tuna and I can only get about 2 oz down a meal. (I only eat 3 x a day). I am taking long power walks to burn calories What am I doing wrong? I am panicked and terrified I am self sabotaging and don't even know it. Should I not be eating meat at all 3 meals? Unfortunately my NUT in the hospital was awful, so I need to find someone new after the holidays. Any advice would be so appreciated.

Yes! I had exactly the same thing happen and felt EXACTLY the same way! I felt embarrassed to be having trouble because everyone told me I'd be the easy patient. I'm young with no prior health issues. But there was nothing I could do to get water or food down. It just hurt! Don't feel like a failure! After my dr put a scope down to give me some more room where stomach and esophagus connected I stopped throwing up. It will get better. I know exactly how you're feeling and dehydration impacts your emotions too. You're doing nothing wrong, your body just went through hell. Hindsight is 20/20, so borrow some of mine and know that you are OK!!

Sorry to hear this! I had a similar issue so I can relate. Unfortunately I don't have much unique advice to fix it. My issue progressed until I was readmitted to the hospital. If it lasts more than 4 days or if it keeps you from getting your water down, call the dr immediately. Dehydration is not worth it. For me they ended up dialating my esophagus and that fixed the issue. Hopefully for you it is just swelling. Keep sipping the water, walk, take hot showers etc. it's probably just gas but water is critical right now! I hope you feel better soon! This will pass!

Thank you!!! I'm picking some up for stocking stuffers!!! 🤣

Did anyone do any type of thank you for the nurses that took care of them? I stayed 3 nights in the hospital following my surgery then an additional night a few weeks later after some complications. I stayed on the same floor and had all the same nurses Each RN and LVN was fantastic. Friendly, caring, etc. I didn't have any family staying or visiting me in the hospital and they all made sure to spend a little extra time with me just chatting. I'd like to get them a thank you but I'm not sure if that is weird or what to get. Did anyone else do a thank you for the nurses or doctors office? I was thinking I'd do something for the day shift and something different for the night shift. Any thoughts or nurses out there with ideas! These people had the good drugs, they're my hero!

I love those! I need to find some!

I love those! I need to find some!

It's amazing how much fluids can make you gain! I went back in for dehydration and gained 10 pounds in a day! Don't let it freak you out I certainly did!!!! Good luck on your recovery!

I felt great week 1. Week 2 -3 I got super dehydrated and felt like death. Don't wait to call your dr like I did. If I had stayed hydrated I think I would have been easy recovery Good luck to you! Your journey has officially begun!

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for all you have gone through! I cannot begin to fathom! I hope you get some answers and fixes soon!

You look fantastic!! 100% victory!! Congratulations !!!

Thanks to everyone who responded! Can't tell you how much I appreciate it! Makes me feel a LITTLE less crazy I talked to the DR again today who thought it might be "re-feeding syndrome"??? I guess I had such a hard time getting food down for so long my body is now having a WTF moment. Thanks again

Wow, thank you for such a wonderful reply. I'm not diabetic but I'm gonna check out those dehydration articles! Thank you!