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NSVs and Protein Drink Rec - So, the other day I went with my sister to the mall, and we stopped in Forever 21, one of her favorite stores. Normally, there's NOTHING there in my size, but I was actually abl...

Still Burping. - So, I'm nearly three months out, with quite a lot of weight loss, but I still have a problem with burping. Specifically, that I'm doing it all day, every day. It doesn't seem to...

Metabolic specialist? - So, I got a letter from a metabolic specialist my doctor wants me to see asking me to make an appointment, and enclosed was a prescription for yet another round of extensive blo...

A Problem With Water - So, okay, I know I'm supposed to be drinking a lot of water, and I've been trying, because dehydration is not pleasant for me. The problem is that water upsets my stomach, alway...

Sugar-free ice cream? - Has anyone tried it? Any problems? I miss ice cream and am wondering if it's off-limits for good.

Vomiting saliva? - Sooo, earlier I made the mistake of eating a bit too much chicken and rice, and got the foamies. I really didn't feel well, but didn't expect to throw up, as I rarely do. But I ...

Think I Learned My Lesson. - I've been being a bad Athie, drinking a little soda each day to settle my stomach because lately water has been making me gag. I just dry-heaved, violently, several times. I did...

I Think I'm Protein-Intolerant. - Seriously. Every kind of protein drink I've tried, whether with milk or water, has made me feel sick all day. Has anyone else gone through this? I can't see a way out of this mi...

Milk vs. water? - I was wondering, do any of you make your protein shakes with water instead of milk, and if so, what's the taste and texture like? My stomach just cannot take the froth anymore. ...

Tried Syntrax Nectar - The Carribean Cooler kind, and alas, is it AWFUL. Has anyone tried any other flavors? Are any of them good? Thanks.

Mouth watering? - When I eat too much and too fast, in addition to the pain in my stomach, my mouth starts watering like crazy. Does this happen to anyone else?

Low energy and stall - I'm almost a month post-op, and I've had really low energy the past few days. Is this normal? I'm getting in at least 50 g of protein, multivitamins, b-complex, calcium, vitamin...

Fizzy drinks? - I know soda is a no-no, but are other carbonated beverages okay?

Gas? - I've been getting gas pains and burping non-stop for the past week. Is this normal post-surgery? If so, when will it stop?

Delayed dumping? - So I had my first experience with dumping syndrome - dear gods may it never happen again - while I was slowly eating some tuna. I think it might have been because I tried eggs f...

I'm tolerating pasta! - In small amounts, of course, and only after I've got all my protein in. But YAYZ, I was so hating the thought of giving it up. :)

Protein water? - Is there such a thing? I looked into Gatorade Recovery, but it seems to have a lot of calories. Can I even mix unflavored protein powder with water? I've tried a million kinds o...

Question about pasta - Will I be able to eat mac n' cheese and spaghetti again? :(

Week 2 question - I'm in week 2, and I'm craving cheese. Can I have just a little?

Question about bread - I am really craving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When do you think it would be safe to have about a quarter of one? I'm only a few days out, so it'll be a long time, huh?...

Help with forum - I want to add some info to my signature, but can't seem to find where to do that. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you.

Does it ever go away? - By "it", I mean this absolute terror that I'm gonna eat the wrong thing and be in horrible pain. I'm a big baby when it comes to pain, and luckily the surgery itsefl wasn't bad,...

Good news, bad news - So I saw my surgeon today for my first post-op, and I've lost 14 pounds! YAYZ! On the bad side, I just ate a little cottage cheese and my stomach is really hurting. Am I dum...

A few days out and all seems to be well - Like, I'm having almost no pain. Also, I'm drinking little bits at a time, but more than I'm supposed to, and my stomach feels fine. I've only gotten nauseous once since the pro...

A question about medication - I take a few medications in pill form for depression and anxiety. Am I still going to be able to take them right after surgery? Or are solid pills off-limits? Thanks.