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s0rda    339

s0rda
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@ great report! You are doing awesome!

Thank you @@edie091371 I'm learning to be easier on myself. I'm glad you had a good day. I only got 30grams of Protein in but all my Water. Tomorrow wil be better for the both of us. We just have to remember that this is a process and practice makes perfect. I know exactly what you mean this forum has been a blessing.

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doggiedaddy    304

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Ugh...super super super bad day...work was horrible...hurting tonight. ..not getting my Protein and Water in. Scared to death I am going to end up malnourished and dehydrated. Hormones all over the place...could cry on command...just needed to vent...love you guys...going to bed

Oh no, @@edie091371, I just saw this! So so sorry… I hope today was better…?… just keep it simple, even if it means only drinking G2 with unflavored protein powder… hopefully you were off today and you were able to recoup…

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doggiedaddy    304

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I have a cautionary tale for you, my fellow post-surgery mates…

Last night I was in a hurry to get to my son's football game. I warmed up my dinner, a kinda pita pocket hamburger (it was a "diet" food, low carbs/sugars, etc., frozen section of Kroger)… I was excited because I am now allowed regular foods and this was the one of the first "regular" things I've eaten in over 6 weeks.

So! I. ate. too. fast :( Just as I was sitting down to watch my son's game, I felt it… a pain in my lower chest… some of my dinner was stuck. I did not chew well, like I know that I am supposed to do. It was so awful. I broke out in cold sweats and, though I could breath, could not stop gagging. I had to go to the parking lot, hide between cars, and vomit my saliva (heard it referred to as "the foamies"). After about the third time, a small piece of food came out. The piece was not anything that I would have had a problem with pre surgery… honestly, it was tiny by normal standards. Even after I threw it up, I continued to vomit saliva, that I was unable to swallow, for about another 5 minutes.

Following advice I found online (yes, many others have experienced this horrible experience, apparently), I have been on liquids only for 24 hours. From what I have read, no long term ill effects can be expected, but inflammation is common.

I knew I needed to take small bites and chew, chew, chew, but I became over confident and rushed too damn much…I've learned my lesson, for now! Hopefully, my own little post-bariatric surgery nightmare will help you guys remember the rules and avoid such an unpleasant (and scary) situation in the future.

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edie091371    544

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@@irishaggie ...wow, that sounds horrible! I am so scared of vomiting that I over chew everything. I am so sorry that happened to you. I can only imagine how scary that was for you! This whole process is,a learning game for us!

I can not find Protein Powder that mixes in well. I bought some Isopure and it makes everything you mix it with thick and still gets clumpy. If you put it in the blender it gets thick and foamy. Horrible texture to try and drink...I need something I can mix in my juice that is clear and not thick.

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CHLOE12    150

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Well I'm at the hospital now waiting on surgery

Good luck ! Keep us updated

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s0rda    339

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Well I'm at the hospital now waiting on surgery

Good luck @@scubav85

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scubav85    110

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Thank you. I'm waiting for my turn now. Have the IV in. The surgeon is doing an RNY on someone right now..I'll be next. So nervous

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60&goin4it    931

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I had RNY on 10/20, and I was hoping my belly swelling would have been better by now. I'm passing gas okay, but I look like I'm 6 months pregnant. LOL. I have my 2-week follow up next Weds. Is it common to still look bloated?

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Yes. My stomach swelling lasted for around 2 - 2 1/2 weeks. Better now just over 3 weeks.

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dancingqueene    182

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Best wishes!!!!

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s0rda    339

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Surgery was a success. I'm in pain though

Surgeon said I did good

Congrats! Happy healing

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jjod    197

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Congrats. Push your morphine button.

Isn't it wild to be on the other side?!

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