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Webchickadee well said. I had reflux before surgery but it went away a I lost during the pre op phase. Then it came back with a vengeance after surgery... Usually at night. Prilosec clears it right up.

Dorrie how long since you have been sleeved?

Slim, your Jody will stop where it needs to be. I had never exercised after surgery other than a few walks. I always look for higher Protein foods to consume thought like chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs and Protein Shots from Walmart or the grocery store. Some months I would lose 8-10 lbs then I would stall 1-3 months my heaviest was 240 I was 215 pre-op and m now down to 141. My body likes to go between 138-145. I just go with the flow. I did buy some exercise bands to use for my arms and butt which have lost a lot of muscle tone. Here are before and after photos.

I have been adding these to my daily meals. One in the morning and one early evening. My Hair loss has almost stopped and I credit it from being able to get enough Protein in.

You can get Protec Liquid Protein from Amazon or Bariatric Advantage. Comes in 25 or 50 gram sizes and a bunch of flavors. I ordered the orange-pineapple flavor and mixed with Orange Crystal Light. It's in individual tubes so I could just stick it in my purse with a packet of Crystal Light and go.
Can taste a little vitaminy, but gives a nice energy lift.

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I've personally been in touch with Dr. Garcia's team.
Dr. Luna is no longer part of the team.
Let's move on now.

LisaLoseALotx2, I have deleted your comments. We are done with people calling each other names, making accusations and being generally disrespectful to one another. Please review our forum rules if you have any questions, or contact me privately.
Thank you.

This is not the case for ALL doctors or coordinators. I've gotten crap hospital service in the US, and botched surgeries that I paid way more than 5,000 for!

I found that eating steamed cauliflower seems to add to the volume of gas I produce. You might want to consider adding it to your arsenal.
Although it hasn't increased the aroma, it has made a considerable difference in volume!

I have been reading these related threads the last few days but felt since I wasn't involved in any way I should refrain from commenting. But since I work in a hospital I have seen instances where doctors had inappropriate relationships with patients. Doesn't always mean sex, flirtation is more common but is NOT appropriate behavior for a physician. It isn't usually reported at the time because the patients involved seemed either ashamed right after the fact and wanted to forget it, or they were enthralled with their doctor and the doctor strung them along for a time hoping to avoid disciplinary action. Regardless of consent, doctors are always in a position of power over patients. That is why any hospital or clinic worth their salt takes disciplinary action against doctors who abuse the doctor-patient relationship. Mine certainly does, and they do investigate the incidents carefully.
As for the rampant **** shaming that has gone on in these threads - I am appalled and disgusted. You ladies should be ashamed of yourselves. Another member corroborated her story and other patients alleged similar behavior from this doctor. Even if you don't believe her story or you took her retraction as truth, you stooped to the gutter level by outing her and harassing her. This man wasn't fired and I'm betting based on Dr. Garcia's Facebook message that he will be exonerated, rightly or wrongly. So congratulations to those who have a misguided mission of protecting this doctor's unethical behavior.
You may think this story is clear-cut and that this is an obvious instance of a woman scorned, but consider this: I was raped in college and beaten in the course of the attack. I did everything I was supposed to -went to the hospital, had painful and invasive tests, filed a police report, had my day in court. From the day my rapist was arrested I was harassed and **** shamed by his girlfriend, his friends, and the university itself. I was threatened with bodily harm and death. I was called a crazy **** who had buyers remorse. My rapist's defense attorney convinced the jury of this too and he was acquitted. I am not saying my story is similar to the story at hand, but what is similar and deeply troubling is the way women gang up on each other rather than support each other. I grow so tired of it.

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Med alert bracelets for men, women and children. ..very pretty ones too

I agree. Ladies, goodnight. I see some trashy Investigation Discovery TV calling my name.
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I agree. Ladies, goodnight. I see some trashy Investigation Discovery TV calling my name.
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Just saying people who like to put raciest crap on hear will be reported. And please remember this is a public forum anyone can post on hear when they feel the need to ask for support or give needed info. Thank you

Corgi impersonating a lab...

Neither did I! It's about the same length as a pencil, it was from an Alaskan porcupine.

Yes! I almost poked my husbands eye out with it the other day after I bought it and stuck it it my hair.
Oh I hope no porcupines were harmed in the taking of it...

Well, when we were 21, he was my boy toy. Now he is old and turning grey, so he's just a standard old pain in my butt-ooski. After all these years, though, he's a keeper. No one else will have him, so...

Just so you can get a perspective on her size...

Oh, I just bought a porcupine quill while I was on vacation (it cost 5 bucks) it's so pretty! I'm using it to pin my hair up into a bun

Then my husband IS a poodle. He is going to be 44 this month.

Wait, my husband is a poodle?

We got her because my daughter really wanted a pet and she is allergic to everything. Hedgehogs have hair on their bellies (not fur, big diff!), but they are mostly quills. We got her from a breeder when she was about 6 weeks old.
Hedgehogs are nocturnal, and they do not like people very much, so she is not a lot of fun. They all have different personalities and she is a snuggler, so we got lucky. She likes body heat and will snuggle down in her sleep sack in your lap and snooze the time away. She will bite if aggravated, but really, her quills are worse.
I wouldn't recommend one for a child unless they are VERY mature, and very patient. There is a lot of equipment involved, and they need a constant source of heat, so there is a safety issue involved. Plus, no one really wants to babysit her because they are afraid, so she goes on vacation with us most of the time. Fortunately, we have a house at the beach, so it's not a big deal.
We love her, but I wouldn't get another. She loves my daughter best and that's just fine with me! She is VERY cute to look at, though. That's the best part.