I agree! WLS doesn't solve all problems, but it sure does help! For some people, the problems are worse. I had complications, but am feeling better than ever now. Duckie you are right on...this is the internet...it's one thing to get your opinion or Dyann's opinion on some things...diarrhea, food choices, sleeping, whatever....but people have to realize that you can't diagnose us on the internet! I remember when I was vomiting uncontrollably for hours, I certainly wasn't posting on here! I got my a$$ to the ER and of course was admitted w/a small bowel obstruction! Then 2 weeks later when I had SEVERE pain in my left side....again, I wasn't posting here...I was back in the ER with pneumonia!
I think you know when something is
really wrong. I had diarrhea (8-10 times a day) for the last 2 weeks straight. I thought something was wrong, and due to my previous blockage, I talked to the doctor right away, submitted stool samples, blood, and had an abdominal ultrasound! He started by slowly taking away things. Prevacid was 1st on his list....and sure enough that was it! After not being on it for 2 days I felt improvement, and now, day#4, things have returned to normal and all is well! Ya just never know! I do believe I'm healthier since having the surgery, but I am also aware that can change any minute! I do love this forum though! So many questions have been answered and I believe I've avoided doing/eating some bad things based on the information I've received from you ladies! I can't thank you enough for being there and for answering the questions!
p.s. I have the sleep issue also. I tried Trazadone, but it was too much for me. I woke up feeling hungover..even on a low dose. I have anxiety issues also, so I take Paxil in the morning and xanax in the evening. I sleep 8 hours every night, right through...and wake up feeling great! So far, so good! I think water exercise helps also...I take that 3 nights a week, and do 45 mins on the treadmill 1 or 2 nights also.