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[patrona21 0]

Hi, I had my sleeve 1/29/13. I started at 230 I now weight 129. I've never been able to eat more than 3-4 bites at a meal without feeling sick. I don't tolerate the Protein Powder so Im not able to drink the shakes. I hit my goal at 6 months . Last week I ended up in the hospital with a gallbladder attack an had it removed. Hoping that will help my eating so far I'm eating less than before. Since surgery I've lost another 10 lbs. I'm walking 3-4 miles a day because I dont have a car. Im not able to go to the gym to lift weights/ circuit training for another month. Any suggestions on what to eat? Should I stop exercising?

[Lisa's Hope 421]

Wow... sorry you are having so many problems.

I don't like the Protein powder either but I really like the ready made shakes. I really do suggest that you try to at least drink your calories so you won't get sicker! I recently started buying the "Six Star" Protein Shakes from Walmart and they are cheaper than most. 4.98 for a four pack. I like mixing the French vanilla with a little coffee and maybe adding some Creamer. It is really good over ice. The chocolate is good too.

I would also suggest that if you can help it don't exercise if you aren't able to give your body the Protein it needs to function. If you aren't getting enought protein, the heart suffers.

I too had my gall bladder out in March. I'm 18 months out and I have severe GERD and esophageal spasms but I am able to eat but I've noticed my GERD is worse since the surgery. I have bile reflux as well. My stomach hurts all the time. I go to see a gastroenterologist on Tuesday. Hope he can suggest something!

What does your surgeon say? Has he done an EGD to see if everything is ok?

Hope things get better for you. Please try to drink you calories if nothing else!

God Bless