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Hello, The therapist told me he's never met a patient that regretted having the surgery--I may! I had a sleeve Feb 23. I've had a hard time transitioning to soft foods, so am doing a a combo of liquid and some soft food (scrambled eggs, etc.). I'm having fewer then 1,000 calories/day (around 800). I lost weight on the pre-surgical liquid diet and a little bit the 1st week when I ONLY had calorie free vitamin water the whole week because I couldn't tolerate even thin liquids. Since then, I've only lost ONE POUND. I'm more hungry than I was pre-surgery, I don't eat large amounts, I never fever feel full when eating, I start sweating and get lightheaded when eating (dumping syndrome without the bowel movements), and I end up belching until I vomit if it's anything more than the protein shake. Any advice? Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks aNYCdb...amazing job on the weight loss so far...I'm jealous!

Thanks again. I've had Keto breath before, but it was usually sweet...not like "rotten meat" as my husband described it.... Oh well. Time to up my water intake too.

Thank you!. They're generally aware of my issues, but I was going to bring some of this up at my 1 month on the 27th. On another topic...does anyone experience bad breath after the surgery? My husband mentioned it because I've never had an issue before...

Sorry, Arabian. I keep belching foam and to the point I vomit. I feel for you!

Let me start by saying that I was told to have this surgery because of autoimmune medical issues and side effects of steroids NOT that I was an overeater. The whole journey to approval was doctors saying that this is hormonal and less so a result of behavior. I gained 40 pounds on 2 weight loss medications. I'm not really eating meals or solid or pureed foods. My post op plan says to consume 3 protein shakes/day and I usually only get one. I don't usually get 800 because I can't tolerate anything. I'm vegetarian and am making an effort to eat mostly protein with low calorie/fats. Pre-op I lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks on a liquid diet of fewer than 800 calories. AND I WAS NEVER HUNGRY--EVER! Now I dread eating and never feel that full feeling--just sick. I feel more hunger now. I feel better when I don't eat, so I hardly ever do. I was told only walking. No other exercise is allowed. I walk a lot since I live in NYC. I still have severe pain in my umbilical incision with certain movements. So, I actually don't eat 800 calories/day, however, that is extremely calorie restricted and should result in weight loss even without the surgery.

What a difference a couple days makes. It's still not perfect, but I can have small amounts of protein shakes and a spoon or two of Greek yogurt. thanks for the support everyone!!

IS THIS NORMAL? I am now a week post-op and did perfectly fine on the clear liquids. the only nausea I've experienced has been from the initial pain medication which I've discontinued. I'm trying to switch over to an all liquid diet, but even one or two spoonfuls sends my stomach into a death spiral. I've tried low carb creamy soup, protein shakes, and Greek yogurt, but just a couple ounces and I feel like someone set fireworks in my stomach. Is this normal? Do I just need to give it more time? I had no issue with the pre-op liquid diet and never feel hungry at all. Thanks!

Thanks! It's not so much a full feeling, it's gurgling and spasms followed by an uncomfortable bathroom visit--like the symptoms of dumping syndrome. Im just surprised that it was only 2 tablespoons. Oh well, good thing I'm not hungry.

I have to stay on just vitamin water for another week?

The soup had no dairy...nothing helps. I'm back on just vitamin water, but I've been on liquids for nearly a month and am really looking forward to mashed potatoes and baby food!!!