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Well hello out there I’m new at this....so please be patient with me. I’ve been approved for my GB. January 22 2020. I’m really excited it’s been a long journey over 2 years. When I first decided to go this route I did not realize it’s more then just losing weight. It is a complete spiritual transformation and I did not understand that until very recently. I had so much mental baggage and it wasn’t until I seemed professional help and sifted through some childhood and early adulthood stuff. Well I finally gained some stability and forgave, let go, started back my relationship with God my Farther and I’ve hit the ground running. I’m a new creature. My family is on board and I’m ready. I don’t know why today or now I’m just hoping this helps someone. Pray for me!

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On 01/16/2020 at 10:20, Slimming Down Steve said:






That's strange because pre and post liquid diets I had constipation. Still do if I don't take 3 stool softener liquid gel tabs a day.


Unfortunately, having the runs for 2 weeks during pre op is not the norm for many of us. As mentioned previously, we are constipated. Please don’t tell others that this is normal.

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8 minutes ago, Joy2me said:

Unfortunately, having the runs for 2 weeks during pre op is not the norm for many of us. As mentioned previously, we are constipated. Please don’t tell others that this is normal.

I was told that the diarrhea was because our bodies couldn't process Fat the same way

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I was told that the diarrhea was because our bodies couldn't process Fat the same way
I think everyone's body is different and you should always contact your doctor if you feel something is not right FOR YOU. For instance, I have bile reflux so I literally don't remember the last time I had normal bathroom habits. Also, pain meds do not cause me Constipation.< br>
Everyone's normal is different.

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14 minutes ago, Joy2me said:

Unfortunately, having the runs for 2 weeks during pre op is not the norm for many of us. As mentioned previously, we are constipated. Please don’t tell others that this is normal.

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15 minutes ago, Joy2me said:

Unfortunately, having the runs for 2 weeks during pre op is not the norm for many of us. As mentioned previously, we are constipated. Please don’t tell others that this is normal.

I agree.

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I had the RNY bypass but my surgeon chose to make my stomach bigger than a pouch yet smaller than a sleeve and I'm glad because I didn't have any issues with hitting my liquid goals in from day 1 :)

I rarely have any hunger at all don't even think about food all day like I used to..

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On 01/18/2020 at 14:43, skyewolfe said:






I was told that the diarrhea was because our bodies couldn't process Fat the same way


I’m sure that’s part of the case too, but I know I’m very restricted to fats (utilize my Nuts minimum) and not a Keto diet. Perhaps, many of us don’t have enough fats in our program

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On 1/16/2020 at 10:35 AM, skyewolfe said:

So, that's made me wonder, what side effects did you experience post-surgery that you wish someone had warned you about.

None.

I have side effects but they were all mentioned.

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1 hour ago, skyewolfe said:

I was told that the diarrhea was because our bodies couldn't process Fat the same way

all I know is the vast majority of us deal with Constipation, not diarrhea. You may find some exceptions to that, of course, but constipation is more the norm. It's due to the high Protein diet plus some of the supplements some/most of us take, notably Iron and Calcium.

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