I think I'm regretting the sleeve

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mlm, thanks for your answer.

I sincerely think you need to go see your surgeon. Or see another bariatric surgeon -- perhaps get some blood work done, and certainly get an examination of your "innards."

As I said, this doesn't seem normal this far out.

Have you had an examination to make sure you don't have a stricture (twist) in your new tummy? Or something else unusual that might be happening in and around your tummy?

Finally, it's certainly understandable that we would worry post-op that our problems are related to WLS. But it could also be something else -- so many things.

Is there a gastroenterologist near you you could see about these things?

Not trying to be alarmist, but just thinking there's no reason to worry about everything before finding out what's actually happening. I'd think the "mystery of it all" would worry me a lot more.

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I can relate to your post. I had my sleeve 2 years ago and I still don't enjoy food. It took me forever to find an acceptable shake and finally I tried Carnation Instant Breakfast. It's fantastic! Tastes just like chocolate milk! No thick texture or Protein after taste. It may not be as high in Protein as some, but it's a fantastic start! supplements are key to preventing hair loss. It's not just lack of protein that causes Hair loss. Lack of Iron and Vit B also cause hair loss. I've experienced hair loss due to very low Iron but I had very thick hair to begin with so it's not too terrible. Best of luck to you. Hang in there!!

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Thanks Ann! I had a check up one month post op....everything was fine. I think chewing is one of my problems. Baby food consistency is fine like yogurts, mash...I thought about flying back if it doesn't get better. Tonight I had meatballs Soup and was much better. Solids are my enemies for now.