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Thank you for answering. Went to Dr. it was an extract oil I had started taking. Dr. Said to take at night instead of morning. Relieved not associated with surgery. Other then this incident I have had great success with my surgery. Very happy I did it and worth every uncomfortable moment in the beginning. I am down 3 sizes, lost 75 pounds, feel so much better. Dr. said if I had surgery to get rid of excess skin I'd loose another 5-7 pounds. Due to limited movement from an injury, I am considering it, as I am unable to do the great workouts I use to do. I still see myself as an overweight, obese person. But everyone tells me how great I look. Went to three weddings recently, I look at the photos, cannot believe I see the person in the photo!! It's me and I look damm good!! Keep the faith and you will succeed!! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all, I've been doing great since surgery, (1/20) up until about 2 weeks ago. Everything I eat upsets my stomach. Don't know if there's anybody around thats had this surgery same time when I had it. Just wondering if there is and if you've had any issues. Seems only Nabisco Oyster Crackers is the only thing that doesn't bother me. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, I've thought about it. I'll probably try it and do a restart. Thank you[emoji846] Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I just had shoulder surgery, Dr. went in to repair 2 tears and look at a third. Well, the third wound up being a completely detached bicep tendon!! So unexpected! Dr. was talking about it for a few days afterwards. Complete surprise, and a full arm cast later.... Since I was unable to see a Dr. for a few months due to Covid-19, my shoulder froze as well. So I had the 2 tears repaired, Bicep tendon reattached with a screw, a few Bone spurs ground off, arthritis removed and the frozen shoulder worked on. PT has been rough, but need to do it and deal as I don't want to have to go under again to undo frozen shoulder. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello All, I've been out of touch as I hurt my shoulder back in Feb. Have been continuing Physical therapy for my broken patella (broke in 1/2 last year June) Finally able to see Dr. about my shoulder in May, had to schedule surgery 7/9. Today is 4 weeks post op on shoulder and 7 months 1 week post op for sleeve surgery. I'm now in a full arm cast for the past 4 weeks....2 more weeks to go(hopefully, Dr. said may need 8 weeks). I've lost 41 lbs. to date. Been a bit rough with stalls I've had and junk eating during height of covid-19. My biggest problem is getting my veggies in. I average 40-50g protein and 40-48 ounces water a day. Had bloodwork done, my Cholesterol went up!! I've never had high cholesterol! Good news blood sugar went down. Dr. took me off metformin. Soooo happy about that. Since I had my shoulder surgery, had to cancel 6 month post op with stomach Dr. I'm trying to work on getting Cholesterol down before I see him. Does anybody have any suggestions? Also, congratulations [emoji322][emoji324][emoji322][emoji324][emoji322] to everyone who's doing so well. I've read all the posts a b d seems like its going good for all. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello All, Been busy sheltering in place. Not fun at all, but it is working. I find I'm looking for something to eat all the time. I'm trying to keep busy working on projects/crafts, but I keep feeling I want something to eat. I am continuing to loose weight, but only .5, .2, .4 at a time....a little disappointed. I started at 235 day of surgery....12 weeks later I am at 200....I am soooo looking forward to breaking 199.... Today I had chicken for dinner and.....I just spit up a bit, it was sitting at the top of my stomach and had pain.....was fine with it before....not now....And yes I chewed it a lot. I will most likely go back to soft foods and soups....I seem to do really well with them. Stay healthy everyone[emoji846][emoji846][emoji846] Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

You look fantastic!!! A whole new you!!! Congratulations!! I had my surgery 1/16....seem to be loosing only 1lb. a week, if that....a little down....hoping only temporary. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just checking in with everyone. Hoping your all doing well and staying healthy. I'm 9 weeks since surgery. Averaging a pound a week loss since allowed to eat anything. Something I found this week is I love bread, Danish and cookies. Never realized it before, but this past week I have eaten quite a bit. Therefore I gained a pound....[emoji26]. With sitting around house, not doing much....this is not good! Sooooo.....starting fresh today, making sure I eat protein first, fill up on that. Getting my fat butt up and going for a walk outside!! And keeping busy so I don't snack! This shut down is going to play with our heads....making us want to snack cause we are bored or feel we need to eat. I'm pulling out my crafts to keep me busy and not eat!! Good luck to everyone. Stay healthy, keep social distancing....we will get through this together.... Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Here in Florida colleges have closed, cruise ships limiting passengers on board, the Princess line isn't sailing at all till May. All sorts of big events have been cancelled. I have numerous family members who are teachers all over state, who've stated they are preparing to teach online to kids. It's a stressful time right now. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, I've gotten it. I'm finding if my stomach doesn't like something, I get them. Or if I eat too fast. It does pass usually within 30 - 60 minutes. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Looking great!! Your waist is coming back....doesn't it feel great to see it again.... Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

8 weeks post op today. Overall feeling pretty good. Learning what I can handle is a bit challenging at times. I definitely eat too fast! A life of eating on the go is hard to change, but I'm learning sometimes the hard way!! Started at 238 day of surgery, now 203!! 35 lb.'s down....at least 30 more to go!! I'm loosing slowly which I'm okay with. I made this choice as I've been on diets my whole life. Recently Dr. put me on meds for heart, cholesterol and diabetes. I dont want to rely on meds to keep me going, upon discussion with my Dr.'s the surgery was a good option. I've already been taken off of cholesterol and heart meds!! Diabetes meds could have come off, but decided to stay on till next visit. Need to start weights as I'm seeing skin start to get flabby, using moisturizer all the time and Merderma on the scars to reduce them. Congratulations everyone on choosing this journey! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Walgreens, they have Buy one get one free here in Florida. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I take the Flintstone's chewable and yes it is awful, but I chew it 15 minutes before eat, follow it with water, swish water in my mouth to get all of the vitamin down and off my teeth. Remember to take your calcium 4 hours after multivitamin. You cannot take calcium and iron together they cancel each other out. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Try ice chips, I had a very hard time getting water down. I sucked on ice chips. Was able to get down. Warm fluids were good too. I had soup, progresso stained out the veg.'s just had the liquid. Also, had broth. Got to a point I craved salt. Dr. gave me permission to have 2-3 saltines with my soup. I sucked on them till they melted in my mouth then swallowed them. Get your vitamins in no matter what. Try to get your liquids in so your not dehydrated then work on protein after that. 20-30 grams was all I could get in first few weeks. Now I'm up to 45-50 grams of protien a day.... (7 1/2 was out now) Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app