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If you really want to see what will happen and how it will affect you, watch this video. It's amazing and helped me with my progress, knowing what I went through. http://www.orlive.com/halifaxhealth/videos/weighing-the-options-gastric-sleeve-surgery?view=displayPageNLM

I wish i would have seen it before my surgery. My wife struggled following her surgery, as she was very sore around the incision where they removed the stomach. Mine was a piece of cake, and now I understand that they probably had to really yank her's out. I'm glad you liked the video, as I it was very informative and interesting to watch.

I was only too glad to share it. It certainly was interesting from my perspective too, as I now understand what and how it was done.

My wife sent me this video that will be most helpful for you. It not only explains what will happen, but also an actual video of the operation and discussion by the doctors. http://www.orlive.com/halifaxhealth/videos/weighing-the-options-gastric-sleeve-surgery?view=displayPageNLM

You look great at five months, the rest is easy. I hope to get down to 200, which means another 56 pounds to go. I keep working out and break through each plateau.

Each person is different. I'm at five months in four days, and I've lost 88 pounds. My wife is a month behind me and she has lost 39 pounds. Women are slower than men, and each person is unique. There are platteaus that all of us fight with, but the weight still comes off in the end.

I understand the situation well. I can eat a couple of ounces of one thing and not feel nauseous, but the next time it will cause problems. Its a hit or miss thing for me.

I was taking Prilosec but have since stopped that. Its a mistake to get used to that. I now take Betaine HCL, which is a mild form of hydrochorlic acid. The problem isn't too much acid, its that there is not enough of it. The acid pumps have been removed and thereby reducing the amount the stomach can digest. The Betaine is starting to work, but I have to be careful due to the damage of my esophagus from the vomiting.

I'm 55 and nearly 4 months post op. I'm down 75 pounds today and three sizes of clothes. I'm almost ready for another new belt. The current one is on it's last notch (may have to punch another hole in it first). The skin is not sagging anywhere and it appears to be gradually shrinking back into place.

Sorry to hear about the nausea, but I had/have the same problem after four months. The nurses keep telling me to chew my food better, but that isn't the problem. The foods they tell me to eat, I can't. The foods I can tolerate are more carbs and that is bad for me. My wife has had nearly zero nausea since her surgery and mine has been rampant. Each week it's a little better, but there is still problems. I hope it gets better for both of us.

I was 335 and climbing. 6'2", and wide bodied. I retired from the Air Force in 94 with a broken back (unbeknownst to me). Each year since getting out, I gained more and more. I went through the Phen/Fen program and lost 40 pounds, only to have the docs take the meds back. I did Nutrasystem twice, but I swear the only reason you lose weight is you have to force yourself to eat it! Weight watchers didn't help much as it was more female focused, rather than masculine. I worked in a psych hospital pulling 90+ weeks and boy did the stress drive up the weight. When I left there I was over 350, but luckily I worked hard at loosing 35 pounds, only to put it back on six months later. My doctor advised bariatric and I blew her off, since I felt I could control it myself (great fantasy there). In October, I read a research study linking Alzheimers with obesity. The study indicated adults over 60 who were obese had a 50% greater chance of developing early onset Alzheimers, which is what my parents died from. I didn't want to go that way, and thus the search for a doctor began. I ended up going to the "Lapband" website and it directed me to a small local hospital. However, after going through the lecture, I realize that wasn't for me. I ended up at another local hospital that is a Bariatric Center of Excellence and couldn't have been happier...with the exception of horrible heartburn. It's been 30 days since the surgery, and I had no problems until two weeks ago when I started the puree foods. I rarely get sick to my stomach, but since then it's been a regular event. And the Prilosec they gave me makes me what to ralph all on it's own. I've lost 35 pounds in one month, but the heartburn has been difficult. I can't sleep at night, unless I'm in my recliner, as the reflux is annoying and keeps me up at night. The chair minimizes the reflux, but it is still prominant. My wife is going through with it next week, and I have been the test bunny for her adventure. If any of you have suggestions to minimize the heartburn, please give me a hint. I don't eat more than 2 tbs of anything and very slowly, but the pain is immediate. Some foods I have no problems with (tuna, salmon, and ground turkey), while others are impossible (lean lunchmeat, prilosec, eggs). Not that I don't mind tuna, or salmon, just not everyday. Another issue I'm having is constipation. I have IBS, so that has always been problematic, but now it's epidemic. Are any of you in similar predicaments and if so, what are you're solutions?

I thought pasta was off the menu due to it's lack of protein? I realize Minestrone soup is more than just pasta, but it does have a fair share of it.

Thank you for your suggestions. I was able to sleep the entire night in bed last night, and didn't wake up once. I think I'm getting past it. I'm okay with prilosec using the suggestion of another lady of taking it with Peanut Butter. I can't explain why it works, but it does. I'm down 41#'s today and thrilled. I can't wait to change my profile pic.

Thank you both. I am getting horribly nautious from the Prilosec, but when I told the bariatrician she blew me off. She told me it was in my head! The doctor recommended Zantac 30 minutes before meals and that has been a blessing. He still requires me to take the Prilosec, but with you're advice, I will take it with peanut butter.

Me too. At 300, I'm a 39.4 BMI compared to a 44.6. It's going great so far, with the exception of horrible heart burn. I'm hoping they change the meds cause the prilosec ain't cutting it.

Sleeve on 1/16/12 @ 335 and today 2/14/12 @ 300!