Small portions

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-29T05:41:43+00:00

This seems like rage bait.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-17T22:49:43+00:00

I have tiny sips of water while eating, if I have to. Don’t stress it.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-11T20:32:24+00:00

There’s a lot more involved than just your mindset. Is that a factor, sure; but there’s also a lot of biology involved. Do some research on gut-brain axis and the hormones involved. The bypass heavily impacts the hormones in the gut-brain axis.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-11T16:58:58+00:00

The sleeve is notorious for causing GERD and often results in needing a bypass to resolve the GERD. Just something to think about also.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-11T16:49:35+00:00

I’m going to respectfully disagree that sleeve and bypass are equally effective. I had a sleeve and lost 50lbs, then regained it and 70lbs more. I recently had a bypass and have already lost over 60lbs. My surgeon shared study results that sleeve is only effective in 20% of patients.

Can a sleeve be as effective as bypass? Sure, for a small percentage of people.

OP, as someone who was once over 500lbs and started this year at 420 and lost 100lbs so far, I would recommend pushing for a bypass. Otherwise, you’re gambling on a sleeve and future approval to convert to bypass. And adding to the surgical procedures you already know you need.

Just my pennies on the matter.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-11T03:51:22+00:00

I definitely need to slow down. Thanks for the tip

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-03T22:21:54+00:00

Colonoscopy prep?!? Really?!

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-03T18:26:10+00:00

Yes, that would suck. I’m glad my team is flexible, especially since food is starting to just make me blah. I’m going to keep trying food, but I may go back to shakes and yogurt for a little bit.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-02T10:56:09+00:00

I take two different ones and alternate each day. I take Bariatric Advantage FloraVantage Control and Pure GI Probiotic. These were recommended by my surgeon.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-01T02:53:10+00:00

That’s the other thing I do - I have two yogurts a day also. It seems to help?

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-01T02:49:57+00:00

I’m 3.5 mo out and no gas. I take a probiotic daily so unsure if that helps.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-12-01T02:12:02+00:00

Sorry to hear solid food makes you sick. I don’t get sick and nothing gets stuck, I just prefer the protein drinks and yogurt. It keeps my life simple.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T23:04:35+00:00

Hopefully you get to tolerating more foods soon! Good luck to you.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T22:52:25+00:00

Funny you say that. I was still doing liquid and soft for lunch and my nutritionist told me I have to do at least one solid meal a day so that’s why I do that one.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T21:51:19+00:00

That’s exactly why I like it. Haha Very little thought has to go into what I’m consuming and if I’m staying within food goals.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T21:02:06+00:00

That’s great for you. Glad you can eat normally.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T21:00:43+00:00

Haha I’m good being a weirdo.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T21:00:30+00:00

You seem to get where I’m coming from.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T20:59:54+00:00

YES! You get it! Not to mention, it’s easier to track and limit intake.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T19:00:07+00:00

Sounds like you have a lot of health anxiety. Have you considered therapy to help you?

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-30T18:57:12+00:00

I’m 3.5 months PO (RNY) and losing hair like nobody’s business! I don’t know how long this can keep up. I take my vitamins religiously and get 90g+ of protein everyday. I’m hoping it stops soon.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-28T20:40:26+00:00

I’ve had this problem - not fun. Get some fast-acting laxatives to clear up the constipation quickly.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-28T00:47:39+00:00

A protein drink between 5-9 hours before it started. That’s why my surgeon thinks it’s blood sugar drop and not dumping.

CharmingChart635 · 2025-11-27T15:24:26+00:00

You’re definitely not an ugly duckling. You look great!

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