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When can I eat food without heartburn 10 days post and.very hungry

Today my beautiful 10 year old daughter has. Een diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. I cried...and cried and was so sick to my stomach, i cant eat(which os a feat since I am not sleeved yet). I found this song. It will be my anthem through the tough times ahead. Share your poems, songs, passages to inspire us all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLOMvPC1EzQ&sns=em Valerie If the link doesnt work its a youtube of jason mraz "I won't give up" Valerie

I have pre-op on Aug.23 Then the big day Sept.4. Have mixed feeling, most on the up side. This site is helping me a lot about the down side of this surgery. THANKS for all the info about VS surgery. Jerry

Since surgery in February, I've experienced a marked increase in my migraine activity. I was down to about one or two a year, and since surgery, I've had 5 or 6. I have one right now, which is what made me remember to ask. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm wondering if it's surgery related, or just me. I know this isn't a very scientific method of getting a true answer, but I'm just wondering what, if anything, you all have experienced.

This is currently my daily motivation. The dotted line is the projected weight loss progress someone without VSG would probably have if they were dieting and working out. The solid line is my actual progress. I've got to say, im very happy. There are you few setbacks however, such as the other day I only lost 0.3 lbs and since yesterday I lost 1.2 lbs. i know im not supposed to weight myself everyday but im an inpatient person. Im still on liquids so im excited to see how ill progress once i can have soft foods bc im sorry, Protein shakes are disgusting and i love fish, mostly sashimi. Also, I bought a hot pink sketchbook and put pictures of HEALTHY bodies from workout m…

Hi, I am looking for local Charlotte folks that would like to start a support group or would like to get together to walk and talk. I am 11 days post-op as of today, 8/11/12. I am just looking for others like me that are trying to get their health back on track.

Although, still a little tired, can't sleep! I am encouraged by the many success stories. No regrets!

Last bit of blood work and an EKG and I am all set for surgery. Who all is getting sleeved on the 17th?

In 3 months we have experienced such a drastic change in our bodies and the way we live now. Happy SURGIversary! I have lost 50 lbs since day of surg and I feel great! Been going to the gym 2-4 times per week and I am amazed at my energy level. Some days are better than others gettin all my proteins in, but overall I feel I am doing good. I never stress over having a few bites of cake or something "bad" because this is a journey not a sprint.. If I deprive myself of a craving then I don't stop thinking about it .. But I'm amazed at how I don't really *crave* anything other than what is good for me! Still the best decision ever (next to becoming a wife & mom, of…

I have had my band for 5 years tomorrow. It has been a love hate relationship (mostly hate). I was curious as to what I might expect in the way of recovery. Will it be easier, same or harder getting the band out then in? Thanks, Teresa

What are your thoughts to the above question? Also, my nutritionist said she has sleeve patients who are a year out and who have only lost 15 pounds (she says that they choose all the wrong foods). Do you believe her?

I want to know how many packs/servings where you able to get down per day for the first week after surgery? I got my sample packs of nectar (14) and I will need to purchase some more protein powder for the pre op three day liquid diet. So what it looks like I will do is buy a large container of a protein. Even if I dont like it post surgery I have to get it down. What I planned on doing was trying all the flavors post op and then buy a larger bulk but I dont know if 14 will hold me plus I dont want to wait until last minute. Also, how long were you on the clear liquids before you moved over to mushies?

Am finishing day 2 of the liquid diet and feel as though i may sleep for the next 2 weeks. I am exhausted. I am drinking the costco premier protein shakes...about 3.5 a day which is 105 grams of protein so i am meeting the requirement. I have had chicken broth and my husband just went to get me some jello. I have to work tomorrow...a 12 hour shift...please tell me this will pass. Surgery is still 12 days away.

Can we say HAPPY!?!?!?!?! Because, that's what I am! I am officially out of the 300's and in the 2's. As of today I am 296.5lbs coming from 346 lbs in April. I thought I'd never break out of the 3's. I hoovered at 300.1 for 2 weeks and BAM! The 3's no more! and I'm never going back.. ya, hear me?! NEVER! lol I am so happy with my sleeve. Matter of fact I'm in love with him. I call him Steve by the way.. "Steve the sleeve" lmbo and Steve brings me so much joy and happiness. I'm happy I made the decision to have VSG.. It's done me nothing but a ton of good, thus far. Losing feels so good!!!

Hey All, I just have a few questions, I am pre-op and I would like to learn as much as I can. I have been looking around this site a lot, and there is great information. Here are my questions... Thanks so much! - I know everyone is different, but I worry about saggy skin. Is there anything I can do to prevent this or lessen the sag? - If you are only drinking liquids in the beginning, do you still poop? (Maybe a dumb question, but I have never thought of it before) - I am really scared about hair loss, I really like my hair… is there anything I can do to prevent or lessen it, maybe different Vitamins or shampoos? - My tentative surgery date is August 14th…

Has anyone on here gone through Beverly hills physicians? I've read the stories on them but it would be nice to talk to a real person

I've been lurking around on here since May when I first started thinking this was a possibility for me (found out insurance may cover). This forum helped me decide to go with the sleeve instead of the band. So I did the nutritionist, and psych eval, and finally submitted all my paperwork the first week in July. The past five years (since my son was born) I have done it all... strict doctor monitored diet, boot camp workout three times a week with the diet... i would lose and gain the same 40 lbs. I found out last Tuesday that I was approved by insurance! Met with my surgeon Thursday and I'm scheduled for the 27th! I still have my EGD to get through Wednesday and I start m…

Ive been on the site for sometime, watching, waiting and sometimes commenting. I went away because I got sad and even more frusterated. I have it in my head I am doing this, and that is that. My problem stems because I have a somewhat rare genetic disorder that doesnt allow me to properly digest protien. I gained weight when i tried to ignore that i was different and did what i wanted. When a my genetics dieticians called me exstatic because there is this new wonderful drug study that is going that virtually eleminates by disorder by daily injections. So of course I was happy to jump on it and be paid to be a lab rat and eliminate this. It worked for me but i went th…

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Thought I would start a thread for the august sleevers going to Dr. A. I hope that we can all share our experiences.

Hello! I was sleeved on Aug. 31st by Dr. Garth Davis here in houston, texas. The davis clinic offer a support group but it would be nice to meet with other VSG'ers and get together to share experiences as for I am still fairly new to this!

Just wondreribg if anyone has ever tried the isagenix meal replacement program after beig sleeved? I have been hearing a lot About it lately and was wondering if it would work to kick my Weightloss in to gear and get rid of all the toxins and bad **** that is left in my body from before surgery. I'm on a 7.5 week stall and I am it's only been 9 weeks since surgery and this stall is frustrating me to the max. Any help would be great Thanks

Read this and thought I would share. You know you are a Gastric Surgery Patient When… ü I have a date" does not mean you're going out. ü You have baby food in the house and no baby. ü "I'm a loser" is a good thing. ü All of your silverware says Gerber. ü A wooden spoon isn't just for cooking. ü "Welcome to the other side" doesn't include death. ü New clothes fall off in a week. ü You get excited ab out hand me downs. ü The scale at Wal-Mart no longer says "one at a time please". ü Going bald and getting wrinkles is a good thing. ü "Just water for me please". ü Hitting the "Century Mark" is actually a good thing. ü You can be touched by an angel and still no…

My sister just called me asking me what happens after we reach our goal weights. She hadn't really thought about it and neither have I, but her boss (who knows about my surgery...all of her workplace do LOL) questioned it as she was curious. My goal is 68kg (60kg loss) and say I keep losing weight after that...what happens? I know we can't increase the amount of food we eat, but do we just increase the calorie intake? I haven't thought that far ahead. TIA.

Just when my head thinks it needs a snack, it's time for my calcium ..takes that head hunger away! Love my sleeve!

We've all had head hunger come out of nowhere, but I thought it might be amusing to share some of the more random or bizarre attacks and cravings we've had. I was reading a mystery novel in the bathtub this morning when head hunger popped up and I started craving a jam sandwich- bread, butter, and grape jelly. There was no jam sandwich in the book and I can't even remember the last time I had one. Definitely not one of my trigger foods! Like most cravings, it went away after a while, but I'm still struck by how random it was.

I'm only a week out from my surgery but I'm doing fantastically. I am mostly on fluids but do have a little applesauce or pudding especially when I have to crush pills. It helps getting them down. One profound thing I've noticed is that even though I am hungry at times, I don't feel overwhelmed by the feeling. Before the surgery - for most of my life - it always seemed as though my appetite and hunger were a constant presence, something I was always thinking about. I would eat a big meal, and even though my hunger was satisfied, I would start thinking about what I was going to eat at the next meal. That obsession isn't there anymore. I'm of the mind that this is …

I have been feeling bummed recently. Not meeting water/ protein goals slacking on my exercise ect. I also felt like I wasn't losing fast enough because of these things then I decided to do the math. I am 72 days out from surgery and 65 lbs down! That is awesome in my eyes and it was just the lift I needed to refocus and say I CAN do this!! So if your feeling bummed to the days to lbs math!!

I am sorry if this subject has already come up. I tried performing a search and was unsuccessful. I am 16 days post -op. I was advised it was ok to start adding purée on day 14. I find that things are going right through me. My stools are almost all liquid. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel trapped in my home for fear I will need to use the bathroom. I am going to call my doc when they open, but thought you all might have some advice or experience with this. I am continuing to drink fluid, as I don't want dehydration to become an issue.

I hate to feel so negative but I regret this surgery so much and I feel like everyone was right when they said don't do it I've been sick as a dog I vomit everyday sometimes this nasty yellow stuff and my stomach can't handle anything without it coming back up I've been checked for a leak but everything came back fine and my doctor said its acid and we have switched my ppi's 3 times nothing seems to be working I just wanna feel normal again and I've been throwing up so much my 2 yr old knows when I'm about to get sick sry just needed to vent I don't know how much longer I can take this :-(

I went to my first support group meeting today. Absolutely WORTHLESS. It was basically an excuse for the presiding doctor (not my doctor) to talk about himself. It made me incredibly grateful for VST, the people here, and the help I'm getting. I don't believe I'd be confident AT ALL in this journey if I only had the "support" group to go on.

I don't know if it's the hormones or the weight but I feel like a total cliche'. Fat girl who sweats a lot. I feel so gross! Please tell me this decreases as I lose weight! I want to shiver and wear big bulky sweaters!

Hi All -- I am working with a surgeon's office here in Atlanta. Before he will see me to discuss options on the lap band revision, I have to get tests done on my own. He's also requesting to see all of my surgical files and follow up notes from my original surgeon. (I'm in the process of getting all that done now!) I have a few questions, please. Was there a waiting period from your insurance like we had prior to being banded? (I had a 3 month waiting period with my band) Did you have to lose a certain amount of weight before your surgeon would perform the revision? (I had to lose 20 lbs before they would band me) How long did your insurance company take t…

So here i am 8 months later started with some bad habits and then completely fell off the wagon. i am worried that my sleeve is stretched and that i wont lose any more weight. I need to start at the beginning again. so anybody know if i follow the pouch test if that will help me get back to basics like make my sleeve feel like it did in the beginning? I mean i still cant eat alot. unless its liquidy. i sitll can only eat half a weiner or 3/4 or 1 egg things like that but i feel hungry or want to eat every few hours. is this normal or is it all in my head. if i have bread i can only have one slice but still. i do drink carbonated beverages they dont bother me will that str…

I'm afraid of excess skin... Any opinions....

What are July Sleevers doing to pass the time? I have another month left for the end of the year and I don't know what to do. I was told not to start my pre-op liquid diet yet , I have not a clue as to what to do while waiting? I am hearing all these numbers about percentage of weightloss after surgery do you know is the wightloss percentage 30% 50% less or more?

Hope to hear about some local support groups. San Fernando Valley here. Michele

For so long i've been overweight and in being so I can't tell you the last time I've really SEEN parts of my body. I use to enjoy things like painting my toenails. Now I have to bend and damn near perform acrobatics to even get a good look at my feet. Shaving my WhoHaw has also become an acrobatic task. Trying to steady the mirror in one hand and the razor in the other.....I tell you it's exhausting. I'm probably lucky to still be alive and not have bleed from severe lacerations!!! I've almost completely managed to build a shed over my "tools"! I can hardly wait for the day to be able to get a good look at some of those "things" i've lost touch with. I know this m…

Ok. So went to my OB yesterday, thought I was having a negative reaction to birth control pills. Dr. now thinks I have PMDD, and wants to start me on an antidepressant. I've never been on one before, but my friend was, and she gained weight like crazy. I'm wondering how they'll be with the sleeve, and if there's one that won't cause me to gain weight? Thanks

I've been on Cymbalta for about 10 months. I was sleeved on 7/17. Prior to the surgery, my doc told me it would be ok to open the capsules and take it with liquid during the "no swallowing pills" phase. I tried that once and had wild dreams that bordered on hallucinations. I swallowed the capsule (a big no no), and it was fine. Anyone else find this when opening capsules?

I am headed to bed... Have to be at the hospital at 530 am for my surgery at 730am. My nerves are are the rampage that is for sure. Prayers would be very much appreciated!!! I will post more tomorrow when I can. Amy Sent from my iPhone using VST

I wanted to tell all the August sleevers how proud I am of your choice to do VSG. For me personally it has been the best decision I have ever made. Although I had a low bmi (31) I was obese, I took 2 blood pressure pills that were very expensive. I have a rare liver disease so I can only take certain medications. My liver doctor told me that if I continue to gain weight it would compromise my chances of a liver transplant if I ever needed one. Wow! I was just shy of turning 50. Tried every single diet more than once. Even tried hypnosis. I excercised regularly. But I was always hungry, even after eating a large meal. The hunger monkey climbed onto my back in the last 5 ye…

I am hoping this video will post. If not, it is Slimmfast's latest video on YouTube. She had her surgery done by Dr. Kelly, but is now following up at a bariatric clinic in the states. She's 5 months out and has some good info. Thanks for reading!!

Ok so im sleeved since 7-11-12 Just a few days out and im feeling pretty good. My question is can u overdo sugarfree popsicles? Thats all I have besides water and a few spoonfuls of broth everyday but today I ate like 9 of them. Is that ok just at 4 days post op?? I could also drink water pretty fast but choose not to does anyone know if its ok to? I dont have any real hunger and the heat is killing me I just wanna jump in an ice cold pool and stay there forever, too bad I still have my staples at incision sites..sorry I'll stop ramblings plz help with advice on water and popsicle limits (portion or time between sips or popsicles)if there are any

My band came out this morning. It was fairly easy as much as surgery can be easy. Surgery at 9:30 am, on my way home at 2 pm. No pain meds needed at all, even immediately post-op. Moving a bit slow, especially sitting down/getting up, but this has been WAY easier than getting banded. There was a fair amount of scar tissue that my surgeon removed. The band had also pulled my fundus (left portion of the stomach) up through my diaphragm, causing some misshaping that needs time to heal. My surgeon still wants to wait four or so months to revise to the sleeve. I know it's for the best, and I'm fine with waiting, although I of course would like to get started sooner. But wa…

Still pushing on, but I swear, this last 30 pounds seem to be coming off so slowly! Don't get me wrong. My diet and exercise are fine, but this last bit is so super stubborn. I'm just looking for stories about being close to goal and having the weight loss just crawl. Is is like that for everyone?

The process was longer than I expected (started everything in November) but I am so happy now to finally have a date to look forward to. My surgeon is typically booked out for 6-8 weeks and is going on vacation for a good chunk of September. So, I'm glad I squeaked in. I have a 10 day pre-op diet that actually isn't too bad - one meal with no carbs then Protein shakes for 2 meals. It'll start right after my hubby's bday, so that works out perfectly. We may even roll our anniversary into the celebration because I'll be 2 weeks post-op for that. September 5th is a Wednesday, I'll be in the hospital probably until Saturday morning (or at least until Friday night).…

If you are in the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) I am in need of a buddy. Please contact if you are available. Thanks.

My drain fell out today while I was in the shower! Scared the hell out of me. Dr says it's ok but has never seen it happen. Hmph.

Hi all I am getting my sleeve in JULY with Dr. Mario Almanza in Tijuana. Is anyone else going to him in July??