Briswife15

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Thank you all for your replies!! It is very helpful to know what others ate at my stage, and also what I may be eating later on! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I third this! Caramel Bariatric Advantage chews are delicious! I feel like I'm having a treat!@ Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Can I ask you all how much protein you're getting on "regular " food? I'm not absorbing protein and need shakes to get enough protein. I can't imagine how I would ever get enough protein without the shakes!@ thanks! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks, Frustr8!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you, ms.sss! Did it take long for your levels to go up, and do you still take extra vitamin A? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Day 2 for me, too. Still on 4 shakes a day due to a complication. I'm 3 months out. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you. I hope your testing goes ok and you don't have any deficiencies! You should definitely be taking your vitamins though. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

How much do you take? I already get quite alot in my multivitamin. I read for vitamin A deficiency you need vitamin A in oil and at very high doses for a short amount of time. Then taper it off. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, you really should get things checked out. I was really surprised at the results. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm still on liquids due to a stricture, so no carrots fir me! Good idea, though! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'd also suggest taking another test in a few days. It looks negative to me too. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

You have to wait until the incisions are completely healed up. I use Bio Oil. It's supposed to be good for scars and stretch marks. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Maybe you should start with one ounce and slowly increase, eating very slowly so you don't overdo it. It sounds like you ate too much too fast. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry for all you're going through. Just wanted to say I am 3 months post gastric bypass and at 3 weeks out we discovered I have an anastomatic stricture and marginal ulcers. I understand how it feels to not be able to tolerate even liquids. I have had 4 endoscopies with dilation, with a 5th one next week. I'm still on liquids but feel better. Take care, and I hope you get better soon. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you happen to take high doses of biotin? That can cause cystic acne. I couldn't take biotin for that reason. For dry hair, don't shampoo every day, don't use super hot water or hot styling tools. Air dry hair, and use a leave-in conditioner in addition to a regular conditioner. Good luck, and congratulations on your weight loss!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I am waiting to hear from doctor's office as to what they want me to do. But was thinking of upping my intake to at least 100 gm as well. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just had my first set of lab work done post RNY and for the most part it was good. However, my protein and globulin were too low despite ingesting 85-100 gms per day. Anyone else have this? I'm 3 months post surgery. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

You can do it if you have the right mindset. I'm still on liquids 3 months post OP due to complications. It is boring, but doable. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes! Along with Zofran!! But that's just me!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Drinking while eating is a big no-no. For several reasons. It can flush the food out of your pouch too quickly causing you to eat too much. And for RNY patients it can even lead to dumping syndrome. Do some research on the Internet and you'll find lots of support for waiting to drink after eating. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I didn't tell anyone what surgery I was having except for our department head. I just said "surgery" and left it at that. No one asked. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I wait at least 1/2 after eating to drink. I use the Baritastic app and it has a timer that notifies you when you can drink. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

You shouldn't take calcium within 2 hours of taking iron, or iron containing multivitamins. It affects the absorption. I take a multi in the early morning. Then calcium at about 8 am, 11 m, 3pm, and another multivitamin at 7 pm. Hope this helps. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I do believe the pain will go away as long as you remember to sip. Gulping may always hurt. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app