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I finally got to a dr and found out that I do have very low BP.. Their remedy is 120g protein, adding salt, staying hydrated and ag small dose of mes.... I hope it works :-)

I am OK. I haven't been able to find a dr yet but I hope to today. The drs where I live aren't taking new patients until November. I have to try and find one in the next town which is about 30 miles from me. I am still very light headed at times and its kinda scary because I am a stay at home...

Barbara J..... I have never had a problem with high blood pressure. My blood pressure has always been really low like 100/70-80 but here after surgery its been even lower like when I was in the hospital it went down to 70/39 last time I was checked it was 84/60.... Maybe I should look into that.

Here lately I have been getting very light headed and almost passing out. Anyone else going through this or have you gone through it? If so what helped?

Hey Trish. I am OK. I am just now trying pureed foods and some solids. I went with my husband to a mexican food place and when I went before I ordered refried beans and cheese and I did OK with a few bits. Well this time I thought I would be brave and try shredded chicken and cheese..... NOT...

Hey Trish!!!! I just noticed we had surgery on the same day. I think that's pretty neat to have someone who has the same surgery on the same day. I feel a lot like you do. Its hard to get the protein in and especially now that my taste and tolerance for things is different after the surgery. I...

Thanks every one. I talked to my dr and he said absolutely no pills to drink milk of magnesia..... I just drank 30mls and YUCK!!!!!! Talk about nasty. Lol oh well I hope it works.

I am a little embarrassed to ask this but does anyone know what we can take for constipation? I am almost 4 weeks out of by pass and I am still on mainly liquids and just a few purees. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone. I am 16 days postop and have had a few complications. I feel fatigue and just don't want to do anything. I am trying to get enough liquid and protein but it feels impossible. I am still having to drink and eat as if it were my first week. I'm very board of the clears and shakes...

Hi. My name is Elizabeth but friends call me Lizz or Lizzie. I am from tx too and am 17 days post op. I started my journey last August and so far I have lost a little total of 85 lbs. There have been very hard times and very exciting times also. This journey is not easy but it is well worth it...

Than you both for your encouragement. I went back to the dr today and had to have a stronger antibiotic. Hopefully I get better now. Oh and when I weighed at drs today I weighed 220!

I finally had my surgery on July 24, 2012. It went well except for a few complications. After the surgery was done they had me walking and stuff which is normal. That night after surgery my blood pressure dropped to 70/40 and lower. It stayed that low for a few days and just as they were going...

Well after being on the liquid diet since June 18 we finally got a date to do my surgery! The big dau is July 19 and yes that is a solid month of liquid diet. It has been hard at times , especialy when cooking for the family, but I am pulling through it. I am so excited to only be a week a way.

Hi everyone and thank you for your input. I have lost a total of 65 lbs since I started my journy and I am glad of that but now that I have been on the liquid diet I have platoed. I think you are right Tom my body is starting to attack its self because even with the protein drinks my legs are...