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Sorry I haven't written or responded in a while. I have had a very rough two months. I am officially 2 months out and I am just now starting to turn the corner. My hw 315, psw 269, sw 259, cw 233. The last 2 months since surgery I contracted cdiff, suffered from severe nausea and vomiting required multiple admissions for fluids and IV meds. Over the week, I have started drinking gingerale and for whatever reason I have all of a sudden started being able to hold food down. Today the doctor cleared me and I am doing so much better. I get to start my B12 injection and I got cleared to start working out. I am finally excited.

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Sorry you had such a rough start :(

Glad you are now feeling better!

Ginger ale... not just for morning sickness! Do you drink it flat?

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How can u drink a highly carbonated drink??? Try a ginger Decaf ☕️ tea.. I am three years out and would never drink a carbonated drink .. glad your over the hump of that post op stabilization ??

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How can u drink a highly carbonated drink??? Try a ginger Decaf [emoji477]️ tea.. I am three years out and would never drink a carbonated drink .. glad your over the hump of that post op stabilization [emoji106]?


I was afraid of carbonated drinks myself, till I saw some researchers and surgeons talking about how irrelevant drinking carbonated drinks are down the line (drinks with zero sugar that is). I guess the initial worries are that you won't be able to meet Fluid and Protein gains because of all the gas



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Happy you are doing better!!!

Glad you are getting cleared to workout. It helps. Listen to your body and when in doubt contact your NUT for clarity (something I do too):) People will have their "two cents" about "I would never do" but their body isn't yours so do what's best for you with approved doctors orders and wishing you all the best![emoji4]

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I was afraid of carbonated drinks myself, till I saw some researchers and surgeons talking about how irrelevant drinking carbonated drinks are down the line (drinks with zero sugar that is). I guess the initial worries are that you won't be able to meet Fluid and Protein gains because of all the gas





Thanks for this clarity and confirmation![emoji847]

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Sorry you had such a rough start
Glad you are now feeling better!

Ginger ale... not just for morning sickness! Do you drink it flat?







No I just drank it regular.



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How can u drink a highly carbonated drink??? Try a ginger Decaf [emoji477]️ tea.. I am three years out and would never drink a carbonated drink .. glad your over the hump of that post op stabilization [emoji106]?

I wont be drinking it forever I am already getting off from it



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Hang in there, the first year is the toughest from what I've heard in my local support group. You already lost quite a bit from what I read above, hang in there, I am certain it will keep getting better!

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