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I am almost 2 weeks out from getting my sleeve and I have had really bad stomach cramps for the past couple days. It feels similar to food poisoning. Has anyone experienced this? Is this normal?

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I wouldn't say mine were severe but I did have cramps after introducing refried Beans 2 days ago, so I stopped and went back to clears for 1 day then full liquids the next day. I took 2 full days for my sleeve to "calm down" after that. If yours continues definitely let your doc know. Good luck, I hope you feel better.

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I use to have spasms after eating or drinking early on. I had some stomach problems yesturday after eating some dry chicken. That did not feel good at all. I need to eat moist meats or my stomach does complain alot. Keep rockin your sleeves. It does get better. ;)

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Thanks, I am staying positive and hoping these pains are temporary!

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Okey folks. Stomach spasms with anything past couple of days. Still on clear liquids. Plus diarrhea hate to admit it. Not eating much and not losing much.

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Okey folks. Stomach spasms with anything past couple of days. Still on clear liquids. Plus diarrhea hate to admit it. Not eating much and not losing much.

liquid In = liquid Out

I wouldn't worry about the diarrhea yet but if you are concerned call your surgeon's office. I had that problem while dealing with my stomach cramps but I'm happy to say it only lasted two days.

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That's how I felt the first two days that I had full liquids. Now they don't bother me. When did you have your surgery? If it was recent, you may not be ready for dairy yet. If it was a long time ago, maybe you are lactose intolerant now? That happens to some people after surgery.

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13 days ago. It's awful I just get to feeling miserable. I was a band to sleeve. Started at 162 now I'm at 150 and I'm afraid I may be 90 lbs by the time I eat something lol. I pray it doesn't last long

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Try soy or almond milk. That and talk to your Doctor is the only advice I can offer. I wish you the best with it though and keep me posted. I hope it is just the healing process taking a little bit longer.

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Thank you. Went today for a follow up. She said 1 out of 6 patients experience dumping and what I am describing sounds like that. They switched me to zofran so that I can take that for nausea. She said it WILL get better and that I am doing everything exactly right. We shall seeeee I guess. Just ready to feel better

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