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[xmaleengyx 25]

Sounds horrible I'm sorry youre going through this. Have you called your doctor to see what explanation they can offer? Also, I drink about 3 Oz a day (1oz at a time) of Bariatric Advantage iced latte Protein Shake. I Water it down a little bit and I use a medicine cap that's 1oz to sip it from. I think you should try. Even the smallest sips make you sick? You need Protein. Have you gotten dehydrated and dizzy yet??

[Jersrose43 837]

I didn't sleep at all last night. when I lay down I cough. I couldn't keep down cream of wheat again today. I don't know what to do. I am living off only liquids, no Protein and can't keep my Vitamins down

You need to sleep a little propped up. Extra pillows that may help the acid stay down.

Are you on a ppi? Omeprazole for instance? That may help

Just stick to liquids until your stomach is better. Don't force yourself to eat food

I didn't have any Protein Shakes about a week after my surgery. I couldn't tolerate the taste of them.

Made me extremely nauseous.

I had Water and added DASANI drops or crystal light. I also can't do syraight water unless I am extremely thirsty and chug it. And since I can't do that!

Also get yourself some Gatorade or g2. You're losing electrolytes and going to become dehydrated.

Make yourself some good chicken Soup and puree it that will give you nutrients while keeping it liquid

I have found cream of wheat and oatmeal to be dense and your stomach needs to work to process it.

So I didn't do those until about a month out

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

You need to sleep a little propped up. Extra pillows that may help the acid stay down.

Are you on a ppi? Omeprazole for instance? That may help

Just stick to liquids until your stomach is better. Don't force yourself to eat food

I didn't have any Protein Shakes about a week after my surgery. I couldn't tolerate the taste of them.

Made me extremely nauseous.

I had Water and added DASANI drops or crystal light. I also can't do syraight water unless I am extremely thirsty and chug it. And since I can't do that!

Also get yourself some Gatorade or g2. You're losing electrolytes and going to become dehydrated.

Make yourself some good chicken Soup and puree it that will give you nutrients while keeping it liquid

I have found cream of wheat and oatmeal to be dense and your stomach needs to work to process it.

So I didn't do those until about a month out

I am taking omeprazole and also got some zantac which did not work last night. I keep getting freaked out that I have something else wrong.

[Jersrose43 837]

I don't think you have anything else wrong lots of people have issues in the beginning with holding things down and it just takes time.

Everyone is different on this journey. Focus on getting your Water in and staying hydrated until your stomach settles

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

I don't think you have anything else wrong lots of people have issues in the beginning with holding things down and it just takes time.

Everyone is different on this journey. Focus on getting your Water in and staying hydrated until your stomach settles

I like to hear that! than I dont feel as bad! !!

[amyecpa 33]

I am taking omeprazole and also got some zantac which did not work last night. I keep getting freaked out that I have something else wrong.

Hi. I am 11 days out and I am now having horrific reflux. I woke up with acid in my mouth, nose, and even my ears were burning. I'm taking 40mg of Omeprazole and chewing tums. Doesn't seem to help much. I hope to be put on something stronger.

I'm going to attempt to sleep in my recliner tonight. Not easy, cause I'm a diehard stomach sleeper. I have a lot of crazy thoughts about this not resolving and having to b converted to bypass, but several fellow sleevers have shared their experiences that worked out. So I'm hopeful. Just know u are not alone and most likely (very likely), there is nothing else going on

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

Hi. I am 11 days out and I am now having horrific reflux. I woke up with acid in my mouth, nose, and even my ears were burning. I'm taking 40mg of Omeprazole and chewing tums. Doesn't seem to help much. I hope to be put on something stronger.

I'm going to attempt to sleep in my recliner tonight. Not easy, cause I'm a diehard stomach sleeper. I have a lot of crazy thoughts about this not resolving and having to b converted to bypass, but several fellow sleevers have shared their experiences that worked out. So I'm hopeful. Just know u are not alone and most likely (very likely), there is nothing else going on

Thanks, that helps hearing that. I just woke up from an hour nap And of course had to throw up some nasty stuff instantly. I just can't imagine living like this.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@Peace Love & Sleeve - Are you doing Protein Shakes of any kind? If all you can do is keep liquids down that might help you get some nourishment, even if you need to dilute them with Water. Even some of the Protein enhanced waters like Propel might help.

Edited February 8, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I did chips I had to chew something!!! I'm about a week and a half out.. probably wasn't a good thing .. I haven't vomited or anything since 2days after my surgery.. I'm scared that my pouch isn't as small as it should.. But also happy because I haven't been in pain as of yet and I can tolerate almost everything I've been able to eat..

Even if you don't get sick I don't think it's wise. Part of why most of us are overweight is because can't stick to a "diet". Foods tempts us even when we know it's not good for us. In retraining our bodies we are hopefully trying to learn new food habits. For most of us the liquid phase is only a few weeks. Mine was 2 weeks of full liquids. I'll be honest. I was ready to throw those drinks out the window after 1 week. I stuck it out. I want to finally learn how to tel myself "NO". I didn't want the lure of food to continue to rule my life. I sucked it up and stuck it out for the full 2 weeks. Yes I wanted to chew. I wanted it sooo badly it wasn't even funny. My sister even came over once with a cheesesteak & fries. I don't even eat meat but that smell was tempting. Then I remembered I just went through surgery to help put me on the path to better health. I just wasn't willing to chance that by not following orders. Looking back, I think I'm glad I did. Not because I think I would have gotten sick, but because I won the mental game. I wanted to change how I viewed food and I think that is the real battle that will decide if my weight loss sticks.

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

@@Peace Love & Sleeve - Are you doing Protein Shakes of any kind? If all you can do is keep liquids down that might help you get some nourishment, even if you need to dilute them with Water. Even some of the Protein enhanced waters like Propel might help.

I can't do protein... instantly sick. I've been drinking water and a little apple juice. I think I might call my dr in the morning about throwing up bile and some nasty brown stuff

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I can't do protein... instantly sick. I've been drinking Water and a little apple juice. I think I might call my dr in the morning about throwing up bile and some nasty brown stuff

Nasty brown stuff? Not good. Please call the doctor ASAP. If it happens again I would call the oncall service.

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

Called the dr and he said to continue Water just small sips and if my morning I can't keep things down I'll get another upper gi... which is the worst test in the world. to make sure everything is going down ok

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm glad you called. Hopefully they can figure out what's going on. You should be able to enjoy this weight loss.

[Jersrose43 837]

Called the dr and he said to continue Water just small sips and if my morning I can't keep things down I'll get another upper gi... which is the worst test in the world. to make sure everything is going down ok

Ok tmi time. Have you been #2? Is that darker than usual as well?

I read the earlier part of post and someone asked about your swallow test - you said you failed - what do you mean you failed?

They couldn't see it go through but you did go home so we're you able to retake it?

[xmaleengyx 25]

I went #2 today 5 days post op. It was darker. And I know tmi, but it was soft...meaning I had no Constipation issues