sym38

I totally understand this. My mom is in a nursing home and her roommates daughter takes every opportunity to make me feel bad. Before my surgery she told me that her neighbor had this surgery and for me not to worry if I looked bad for about a year afterward because her neighbor did. And now every time I see her, she never fails to tell me how tired, pale, depressed I look - every.single.time. I just laugh it off but deep down it really bugs me. Hang in there, hopefully whatever is eating at your friend will disappear soon.......

Yay for you, Shelley!!! This is the best thing you can do for yourself and it's not selfish! All the things you want are what others have as part of their everyday life, you deserve this!! Today will fly by and tomorrow will be here before you know it! Have a great day!!! Keep us posted!!!

Today your whole life will change for the better!! Sending prayers your way, update when you can, and if you don't feel good when you wake up, I PROMISE it will pass FAST!! Welcome to the loser's bench!!

Jimmy, when I click on your picture it says you are online and last active 5 minutes ago. If someone is on as you, could you please update us and let us know if Jimmy is ok?

Jimmy, are you doing ok? I've been checking here and I know you haven't been able to post. Please update us when you can, we are worried about you! Hope you are resting and everything is ok.

Please keep us posted, I'll be checking this thread until you let us know. I'm so glad you went to be checked! Hang in there, they will fix you up before you know it!!

This happened to me at 3 weeks out and it was lactose intolerance. The doctor said it would probably pass in a few months but I was shocked - I had never had lactose issues before. I switched to Silk Almond Milk and feel fine! Hope this help!!

I hope this happens to me!! I have the EXACT same problem, from the scalp, and people look at me like I'm about to have a heart attack and ask me if I'm ok. It's the most embarrassing thing ever and I hate it. Just the thought of this surgery helping the sweating issue gives me such hope! I'll let you know if this NSV shows up in my life! Thanks for sharing!!

Just a thought, but at 3 weeks this happened to me and it turned out that I developed lactose intolerance. Every time I drank my Protein Drink mixed with milk, it made me so sick. I would break out in a sweat, become extremely nauseated and be sick for hours afterward. As soon as it occurred to me that it was the milk and I stopped drinking it, I didn't have any more problems. I hope this helps!! Keep us posted!!

GOOD LUCK!!! It will be over before you know it!! Post when you can!!!

Y surgery is tomorrow and I'm so nerves about being put to sleep and the pain that I'm talking myself out of the surgery. Can anyone please be a friend and help me ease my nerves

Tomorrow will be 6 weeks since my surgery. Don't talk yourself out of it! You will be so glad after you go through with it. The surgery and recovery weren't near as bad as I expected them to be. The worst thing for me was the gas - it was severe after first waking up, but after walking and sleeping, it was gone! The first few days are an adjustment, and then it is a piece of cake. We will be with you every step of the way. This time tomorrow night, it will be over and the beginning of your journey will be here! You can do it!! Private message me if you have anxiety and I will talk you through it! I will be sending good thoughts your way, and I'm anxious for you to post and let us know how great you are doing!! Good Luck!!

Also, are you on any blood pressure meds? If so, they may be too strong for you, can you take your blood pressure easily? I had to discontinue one of two blood pressure meds at 3 weeks post op because my blood pressure had dropped significantly. Keep us posted and good luck!!

I use Centrum Silver (as I'm over 50) chewables 2 a day~ Citrus berry flavor They taste pretty good to me. I also use Citratcal Citrate + D in petite size 2 a day. Bariatric Iron chewy bites (chocolate raspberry) those taste like a tootsie roll to me' date=' so it's like candy once a day. And 2 times a week I use B-12 liquid sublingual. I started taking Biotin for hair loss (as a precaution).[/quote']

Hi there! How far out after surgery were you when you added Biotin to your daily regimen? Also, how much biotin do you take daily? Thanks!!

My doctor gave me the go ahead on driving at my one week post op appointment for short trips. He said there was no danger in driving, except maybe long distances, because the anesthesia would be in my system for a while and may cause sleepiness on a longer trip. I didn't have any trouble. Good luck!

The whole reason behind me having this surgery was because of the USCG wanting to pull my license. Well I have lost 67 pounds according to my doctors charts in 11 weeks pre/post op combined. I only have 32 pounds more to go to meet their requirements. It feels great to know that they can bugger off. I guess I am getting an early feeling of anxiousness. Its just around the corner lol. Just wanted to share have a great day!!!

I really enjoy your posts, too! Congrats on such an outstanding loss so early in the game. You are doing awesome!!

Ok I was sleeved on 3/26/12 and immediately my surgeon started me on nexium daily. They are great, I have had no problems. 2 weeks ago my DH lost his insurance so now we are self pay for office visits and meds. I took my last nexium yesterday and called in the refill. I was shocked when I went to pick it up. Even with the coupon from the manufacturer I printed online at purplepill.Com that took off $50.00 my cost was $150.53. I simply can't afford this every month. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Oops, I quoted the wrong person, sorry!

Zegerid was better than anything I had ever tried, I used to swear by it. However, since the surgery it doesn't work for me anymore. It is over the counter but I have at least a months worth that I would be happy to send to see if it helps before you spend any money on it. Send me a message with your address if you want to try it. It is still sealed and everything. Good luck!

I had the same problem before I had insurance. Prilosec OTC worked just as good for me.

Zegerid was better than anything I had ever tried, I used to swear by it. However, since the surgery it doesn't work for me anymore. It is over the counter but I have at least a months worth that I would be happy to send to see if it helps before you spend any money on it. Send me a message with your address if you want to try it. It is still sealed and everything. Good luck!

Congratulations! Get on here if you have any questions or get scared! We will help you through! Best decision ever!!!

So sweet of you to offer to come and sit with me! Thanks a bunch! I don't have a date as of yet I will keep you guys informed. I live in Beckley so it is a little bit of a drive not too bad though and yes he is very nice to look at!! Also great personality so what are your stats? Starting weight and now 4 weeks out? So excited!!

Sure! I weighed 265 day of surgery and at 4 weeks was down to 237!!! I'm very happy and I feel really good! Feel free to ask any questions or voice any concerns you may have. And let me know when you get your date - I really will sit with you so you won't be afraid!!!

Yes!! Dr. Nease is my surgeon, too and I was sleeved 4 weeks ago today. Best thing I've ever done, no regrets whatsoever!! And it doesn't hurt that he is nice to look at with a great personality and awesome bedside manner!! He is also very thorough!! You are in good hands! I'm from Huntington and would be glad to come and sit with you if you'd like. I could be at the VA in 10 minutes from my house. Let me know!!

Zegerid didn't help??? Dang, I don't know WHAT to say then! Zegerid was the best thing to EVER happen to my reflux, until surgery of course. Now, I hang out on 1 or 2 prilosec otc per day.

Next thing I'd ask is what are you eating and drinking, or what pills do you take? Remember, sugar and fat will aggravate your stomach, as well as sodas and coffee. I drink coffee, but only 1 cup per day. You might want to see if it's anything you are taking in. Sometimes certain Vitamins will do it too.

Oh Dooter! I know!!! Zegerid was my hero and I can't believe it doesn't work now!! Very sad about that!! As far as eating, I'm still in the pureed stage and will start soft foods this week. I don't drink anything but flavored Water and my diet is very boring. My meds are synthroid, toprol, lipitor BUT I do have to take aspirin every day but I take it after one of my doses of carafate. I am gonna try protonix and cross my fingers!! Thanks for your responses!!!

Prescription Protonix (or generic). It's a miracle worker.

Sent from my iPad using VST

Thank you! I will call the dr right now!!!

Both Nexium and Prevacid (omeprazole) worked for me. Are you taking it on an empty stomach?

Yes, I take it on an empty stomach. Thanks for your 2 suggestions! I'll try anything at this point!!

Hi there!

I didn't have blood sugar issues, but as far as the drain goes, mine stayed in a week and had stuff in it til the last 2 days before it was removed. Hope this helps! Congratulations on your surgery!! It was not in vain, I promise!

Hi Everyone~

I was sleeved 4 weeks ago tomorrow. Even with carafate 4 x daily, and 40 mg of zegerid daily, I still have heartburn between my carafate doses and it wakes me up in the middle of the night. Anyone else have this problem? If so, what medication worked the best? Thanks for any help!!!