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My doctor told me that there is some enzyme or something?? That increases after surgery, he said they still haven't discovered why. I inquired that isnt it just the fewer intake of calories and he insisted they discovered the metabolism speeds up...Any one hear of this?

Am am thrilled today, still hovering at 159 pounds. In fact im worried if i eat too much because its such a security to know its there!

Hi people just want to give an update. I had the surgery in Costa Rica..i live here now. Everything went smoothly although i was surprised at the extreme discomfort thereafter. Im not sure if its the same for everyone but the first 2 days were like torture. Apparently the CO2 they pump you up with for laprascopic surgery, has a very slow exit strategy! The gas is in your cavity and not the bowels so you kinda have to walk it off. At forst i wish i hadnt done the surgery but by the forth day, i am happy and have lost more than 10 pounds! Now i need to get used to sipping on fluids like a baby all day. In order to get at least 1.5 liters of water you need to take sips morning noon and night...takes a lot of getting used to. I will keep you guys posted and thanks for the pre- advice !

Hi, im 12 days post op...tried onion broth with a bit of melted mozzerella and went through 1 hour of deadly reflux and i threw up a few times..I guess everyone goes through it. I was just wondering if i could eat watermelon or yogurt? Im a bit scared of yogurn from that mozzerrella reaction..I would really appreciate it if i heard what people were eating around this time...if anything?? Thanks for the help

Thanks for taking the time! This REALLY helps )

Thanks for telling me your experience, i guess im not alone and may be trying to eat too quick. Im sure we will both be able to enjoy a bit more in time...It seems after 3-6 months out smaller portions of anything goes. Well at least i hope! :welcome:

Frustrating...GRR..when did you start eating soft fruit?

Hi..i was wondering what would be the best time to take all my vitamis. I do 2 grams of Omega 3, 1 gram of Vitamin C, Niacin, a daily vitamin and a few others. I have read absorption depends on may variables such as liquid intake prior or after, lying down etc..All too complicated! Is there someone familiar with the best time to insure my vitamins are being absorbed 100% by my body? Thanks..oh and when can i start, i am 6 days post op on clear liquids...can someone suggest a good protien source? Im worried about losing muscle mass. :thumbup:

I guess i will really need to pay attention to my body and pre-make my meals to size. Thanks for the support

I hope so, its so nice to chat with people going through the same thing. I just hope i dont have to go through what i just went through today, if i over eat in the future.

Thanks...im getting kinda paranoid like i wont hold down anything again.

Just curious how you are doing today...Im only 11 days out and had a day of major pain and vomitting..hope this will end in a few weeks. I just added a bit of melted cheese in my broth and experienced tremendous pain in my chest..finally relieved an hour later after i threw up. Hope your doing well!

Just wondering what is the most common staples used. Any long term complications with either? JUst out of curiosity how many staples does ir require? Thanks...Not eating now...second week so i gotta take up some time!

Thanks...great links !

Thanks for taking the time to answer...I live in Costa Rica now and my resources are a bit limited..GRR I miss my omega 3's, love those horse pills! Thanks

Thanks..those are the best...im beginning to think my surgeon used stainless steel, hope there are no long term issues. I hope i wont need an MRI -(

HaHa.......lol

When they removed my drain, the sensation was un human. My shoulder was hurting so bad, but once he removed the drain tube....i was in heaven!

I guess its different for everyone, i never had nausia but the left shoulder was deadly. It did pass after about 4 days. In retrospect i think its a small price.