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Can someone explain to me why there is so much talk of Gas-X post op? Am I missing something here? I thought the gas pain was from the CO pumped into the abdominal cavity during surgery which has nothing to with gas in the GI tract. Is this a myth/misinformation that we tolerate on these boards or is there an actual basis for taking Gas-X post-operatively that I am clueless about? Can someone please explain this (and I mean the medical basis, not something that was read on the internet)

Where are the saffas at?

I actually didn't find out that I had Gastroparesis until I was already in my 6 month program to get gastric bypass. But I was told that it would help. Although my first 2 months were a bit rough with the nausea and vomiting. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

So exited about finally having a food I can chew for the first time in 5 weeks!!!! Best scrambled egg of my life lol

I am scheduled to have my sleeve surgery on 21 August in Mexico and I'm concerned about my BMI. I am 210 pounds and 5t 1inch which puts my bmi at 39. I understand I am obese but I'm scared that I might lose too much weight and look malnourished. What is the lowest you seen a person get down to with the sleeve?

As long as you get the sleeve instead of gastric bypass, there shouldn't be a problem. My mom got the bypass and because it shortens the intestines, you absorb fewer calories so you tend to lose more weight. With the sleeve, if you feel like you are losing too much weight, all you would have to do is adjust the types of foods you are eating and lean towards higher calorie foods and you would be fine. I have actually never heard of anyone becoming too thin from either surgery unless they develop post-op anorexia. Post op anorexia is super rare because instead of obsessing about food after your surgery, it kind of become in consequential.

Wow. Gives me good motivation when I'm hating my pre op diet right now!

Awesome! It will only get better! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135

I haven't seen a nutritionist. I had surgery in Mexico. I was given guidelines while I was there. I will try to find a good one though. Thanks Sent from my SM-G900R7 using the BariatricPal App

Awww, well maybe someone will show up. Not sure if this counts for something, but I am a HUGE fan of Die Antwoord. (no pun intended). hehehehehe