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Piece of cake! I was worried for nothing! Now on to dietary consult exercise consult then submit to insurance andost likely aarch surgery. I started this process Dec 18th so not bad! Super fast and easy! Sent from my moto e5 (XT1920DL) using BariatricPal mobile app

Make a vision board! Put some people up there who have a similar body to the one you aspire to have. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have had GERD for about 30 years, literally. I have been on some old school meds, and then on a PPI for about 19 years now. Even post VSG, and losing all my regain, my GERD persists. yes I am still taking a PPI. I've been on them all: Protonix, Nexium, Prevacid, Aciphex, etc. I was told that after all my loss if it still persists then yes, RNY revision is my only option. I'm now 4.5 years post VSG and STILL hoping it will clear up...

I am preop but have had GERD for over a year now. It came on suddenly. I take the same med/dosage so I am pursuing a bypass vs sleeve. My GI insists that it is a safe medication, has been around for decades etc. I know some other GERD meds have warnings but supposedly Protonix is "safer".

I have AARp. A lot of hoops to jump through, but I'm almost to surgery.

Put the scale away. It’s a terrible way to measure your progress. Bariatric weight loss does not happen in an even decline. Your body is making a huge adjustment and you are better off using how your clothes fit as a guide to progress. If you weigh every day you will continue to be frustrated. Also stop counting calories. For the DS it’s a useless guide. Protein and making sure you are getting enough healthy fat into your diet daily is going to be key. Also stay away from liquid calories other than protein shakes. Small meals are key and it appears you are doing well. You’ve lost 34lbs in 8 weeks. That’s an average of 1.6lbs per day. That is fantastic no matter how you slice it. Try to focus on changing your eating habits and staying active. Try to at least walk 30 minutes per day, it helps with keeping everything loose. Protein first, then veggies, then carbs if you have room. Stay hydrated and active. There’s not much more you can do. No two people have the same rate of weight loss, try not to gauge your progress by looking at others. You are right on track! Keep it up. In a year you’ll wonder where the time went and wearing a much smaller size!

As surgical wounds are healing, there are often some distinct changes that occur to the skin both around and near the wound. A few things that one can expect – and things to watch out for: https://advancedtissue.com/2013/12/3-ways-know-difference-healing-infected-surgical-wounds/ A study was conducted that looked at patient incision care and other discharge concerns. The study found that knowledge of incision care and amount of information received about incision care were rated low. The five most frequently mentioned postdischarge concerns included bowel trouble at home, wound pain at home, looking for wound complications, watching for wound infection, and activity limitations. (This study is 12 years old. Hopefully, knowledge of incision and discharge care has improved drastically.) https://www.o-wm.com/content/bariatric-surgery-patient-incision-care-and-discharge-concerns

I have been drinking with no issues now all of a sudden today everything I drink tastes dusty or furry or as though I have a hair stuck in my throat. Any ideas what it may be and how to get rid of it?

I am only 9 weeks out. My surgeon prescribed pantoprazole for the first 8 weeks. As soon as I stopped taking it I had bad reflux. I tried Tums and it didn't touch it. I had to call to get a refill Because it hurt so bad and I haven't been able to sleep or eat. I never had reflux before surgery and I am so worried I will need a bypass to fix it [emoji20] I thought I'd be ok with the sleeve and now I am so stressed I am hoping a few more months I can try to ween off of it slowly and see if I can get to a place where I don't need it. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app