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@CelticBeautyEvolving Welcome to our group - we've been waiting/expecting you☺️ During liquids etc. - you should/will lose more weight than when you reach solids when you are doing solids, you will continue to lose at a great loss. The first 6 months (some say longer) is referred to as a "honeymoon period" - take advantage of this period, work the program extra hard, Your weight will come off easier. But..... you should follow all the rules all the time, and you will continue to lose weight, "research mood" good for you - "Knowledge is Power"☺️ good luck kathy

@elegant1 direct answer is no "they" say reflux/ gerd can get worse after sleeve. There are others ( @GradyCat for example) reflux decreases/or is gone. Some OP do develop reflux after sleeve. - . doc will prescribe PPI and then reflux frequently disappears after periods of time. many OP that have bad gerd/reflux pre-op , sleeve can make it worse.☹️ i never had/acquired gerd/reflux pre- or post sleeve, No problems, still cute as a button 7+ years later.🤣 if you still have concerns which WLS you should have, talk to your doc. But in the long run, it's your decision - good luck kathy

@summerset good comments and advice. always love reading your posts you are aces😉 kathy

@KimB7811 has insurance given the official ok? crossing fingers kathy

egads............4 weeks liquid, that must be very hard. i would count the liquids from DOS. I could be wrong, (it has happened before, not often though😉) To be sure, call the doc and ask what the official date you should start counting from (btw, i was on liquids for 2 weeks PO) good luck newbie kathy

@newmebithebypass hey bud i never had that issue. I wish i had to a small point. It would be easier to avoid/not want certain foods. (cheese cake, key lime, pecan pic - can you tell i have a sweet tooth!) gotta stop with these examples, mouth is drooling) guess when YOU are experiencing the prob - its no "fun", having no desire to eat foods you used to love (still wouldn't mind having that prob a little bit!) i know your weight loss is going well you are still "young" in being PO 6 months - hopefully this issue will turn around sooner than later keep up the great work good luck kathy hey bud, you joined BP 3 years ago, you used to write many good, informative, helpful post - pre-op , now you only peak in/write once in awhile - i miss you, losing weight, seeing "less and less of you" - please come around more often, would love to see your cute☺️ little face more often - kathy

hello bariatric buds I wrote the above phrase on the previous page on January 29th - fast forward 2+ months..................... new day, new world! funny/sad how things can change. 8 months ago, i started Peritoneal Dialysis- done at night while i sleep, no problems through the procedure, sleep like a log!! (DH says i still snore LOL) dialysis causes a water "situation" . i am now 13.3 lbs over my GOAL of 130. I know its just water weight, but it is gradually effecting my clothes. Life is good - dialysis keeps me going - don't like the water weight gain. It's a trade off. I'm still cute as a button!!🤣 good health is all that its cracked up to be. 7+ years sleeved, I'm still standing!!☺️ kathy

@Bebeak hmmmmm, i was in your exact position 40 years ago (no WLS though)!!!, and my DD turned out just like her mom. wonderful weight loss. repeating from all, talk to your NUT/team - take care of yourself. it always should be, but these next few months - it's totally all about you!!☺️ out of curiosity (you know what they say about that)! Is this your 1rst child? holding a glass of water to you and your healthy beautiful baby to be.☺️ best wishes kathy congrats

@Deblearn Sorry, i don't SEE any difference in the 2 pics then again, how can i SEE something that is now smaller😉 keep up the great job!! kathy congrats

@Dtrain84 hey dude you look amazing☺️ maybe your body is telling you something like "hey you lost 130 lbs - I think you look great, your done with weight loss, stop and enjoy your new life" adding some muscle is always good keep up the good work kathy congrats

@Jean E. holy moly girlfriend look at those lean, mean arms☺️ you worked through the pain, look at you now!! kathy congrats

@Donnythedevil hey dude look at you, standing so handsome next to your pretty bride☺️ good luck on breaking your stall - it will happen "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" kathy congrats

@insta_adventurer you rock girl now he has to catch you again, like he did years ago😉 keep up the good work kathy

@angie_is_losing_it i'm so sorry you are having a rough time. I know many OP have had their period during/right after surgery. For many, that must be an awful experience dealing with it and just having had WLS. not being able to walk, bathroom issues - all that blood. i can only imagine how you feel, not good. 😪 Glad things are turning around now, hopefully you will feel better day, by day. good luck kathy

@angie_is_losing_it you are doing great! since you didn't say otherwise, sounds like you are having a good recovery!! keep up the good job☺️ kathy congrats

@GradyCat i remember your earlier post hoping you'd be at onderland by now. hey bud - you'll be there very soon, i can feel it in my thinner bones!! i'm sure you'll be able to eat different foods eventually.☺️ good luck bud kathy

@WNC AV8R OP from A-Z, that's what we are here for.!! sorry you still are dealing with a few problems, hopefully they will clear up/get better soon. welcome to onderland. Great neighborhood. Full of nice people.! 198 - party dance, party dance keep up the great job☺️ kathy congrats

@GreenTealael why are we talking about your ex?? !! after all, he's just your ex?🤣 children weights sound great!! Glad your BF is supportive, i'm sure your kids are too!! congrats on your amazing weight loss. kathy

@GradyCat can't get over that your cousin said that!! I would have been dumbfounded !! Some people should think before they open their mouth. I wouldn't have known what to say.🙄 mom, brother, cousin - all heavy - you are doing a great job to break that cycle !! keep up the good work, so they can continue to see "less and less of you" LOL kathy

@SierraEraEra Welcome to the neighborhood. We've been waiting for you to. Keep coming to the boards, ask question, read what others say, you might have similar questions., there is also a search area. Hear OP's advice, answers, experiences they have had. Butttt at the end of the day only listen to your NUT - that stands for nutritionalist (msp) newbie. i think "we" all hate it when anyone tells us we can do this on our own with exercise, eating right, etc. etc.I think its safe to say we've all been there, done that. Tried to lose weight most of our lives many times. Up and down. Yo yo😒 I "hate" all DH or DW that are naturally thin - can eat a whole pizza without a blink!! my DH has always beeen obese, he's always been very supportive. i'm sure you DH will continue to be supportive - if not, hit him over the head with frying pan! 🤣 good luck kathy

@FancyChristine15 keep up the great work - sad "seeing" less and less of you!!!☺️

@MarieR 😁Gillette, sexy commercial, right? Showing my age!!! kathy

@BlueIGT quite a family tree/different weights - high, low looks like on the right road continuing to success good luck kathy

@kcirym2vp@yahoo.com great transformation and pics - holding a glass of water to your health, happiness, and your continued success☺️ keep up the good work kathy

@Mikeyy I'm NOT in the medical field, buttttt my back round - I am in "chronic kidney failure" stage IV highest " been on peritoneal dialysis past 8 months - done at home at night while i sleep (no prob, doesn't hurt and i sleep like normal) I had my sleeve 7+ years ago. My nephroligist approved the WLS, but at that time things weren't as serious for me. I called my nurse now, told your story. (doc wasn't available) She says "probably" you are at stage III bariatric surgery has made many surgical improvements - so "maybe" now, things have improved with WLS - you might qualify with ins. Obviously you must talk to you nephrologist" i am blessed" with diabetes (has improved), and HP is normal after surgery.☺️ Wish you luck with getting through jumping through the hoops feel free to write me w/any questions Please contact me with whats going on. What neprologist and WLS dr say. would love to know curious, but you know what they say about curiosity!!! 😉 good luck kathy