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Early out, I added a bit of cocoa powder to cut the sweetness to the shakes, and I had to drink them super cold, it also cut the sweetness. Now they don't bother me at all.
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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I did hear of a frozen probiotic that received good reviews. Do you take a special formula?
I can't eat sugar. It gives me terrible diarrhea. At first I was mad and would have sugary stuff anyway, but I quickly learned that it would just make me miserable. Now diet coke actually tastes good.
Probiotics make a huge difference! My GI system is so much happier with a probiotic. Seriously invest in some.
Yes! Many reasons -- I'm not a doctor, but this is what I know:
You need protein to keep your muscle (or build more)
Muscle burns more than fat -- and looks better too :)
Protein keeps you fuller and doesn't cause cravings like carbs do
VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
Mixing sweetner with the sugar is a great idea. I have read so many articles that say pro-biotics don't stay in our system to actually do anything. That's what I mean, Docs say one thing and then the opposite. But, I take your personal experience more seriously. My husband text me and asked if I wanted anything from the store. I gave in and said Equal, lol. I do eat yogurt nearly everyday, but I will make more a point of it. I didn't think it would help because of the dairy aspect. I will look for one of those fermented drinks, I guess homemade hooch doesn't count :)
Full liquids means that you can have creamed soups. I used Isopure unflavored powder mixed in with my soups. You don't have to be on broth any longer. I would just mix a scoop of the Isopure into my soup and it was barely noticeable. Hope this helps!
"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." --Carol Burnett
Yes, this will matter in the long term. Protein intake is very important so that your body burns fat and not muscles.
"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." --Carol Burnett
I would recommend at least cutting back on the sugar. It does make for some serious craving where you might not otherwise have any. I'm a mixer of sugar and artificial sweeteners to take the edge off of the aftertaste of them, but still cut back on sugar content.
Another suggestion would be pro-biotics. You can take large doses in pill form, but also get them in foods that are fermented like pickles and sauerkraut, or yogurts, etc. I've come to love a beverage that has live culture apple cider vinegar in it, and I'm amazed at how it affects me within a day or two.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
Hi Gliblib 
Welcome to OH! We are so sorry to hear all you are going through. You need to reach out to other DS'ers and see if they have any suggestions or perhaps they too went through what you are going through. The Diet and Nutrition Forum is not the best place to post for your questions. I am going to post for the DS'ers to reach out to you.
Post on the main forum and the DS forum to connect with others that has your surgery. Here are the links:
Please keep us posted on how you are doing 
Regards,
Kathy
ObesityHelp
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I am out of DS for about 17 years. I am having a lot of pain in my gut. I have had stomach issues since day one, but I have managed. I figured it was the price I had to pay for not eating according to the "rules". I have gone to many Docs and gotten absolutely opposite suggestions over the years. Too much fat, not enough fat, take 6 fiber pills a day, stop fiber it makes cramps/pain/bloating worse. I do have loose stools about three times a day. Most days I need to use an enema though.
Las few days I have been thinking maybe it's sugar overgrowth. I use four tablespoons of white death in every cup of coffee I have which is about four cups. I am currently on an antibiotic routine of two weeks on two weeks off which used to help. It really isn't anymore. I'm to the point I'm willing to follow the rules. It only took about 17 years, lol. I went from 330 to 135 my first year. The last four years I've pretty much stayed at 159, which I'm fine with. I do yoga, walk and meditate about five days a week I guess I'm hoping there is another suggestion to ease pain without giving up my sugar.
Is there? Fingers crossed.
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