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My surgeon has all his sleeve patients take a ppi post op for a minimum of three months. I am also taking Zantac for break through acid reflux.

I'm a week and a half out and I can finish an 8oz shake in about 20 minutes. I can feel my stomach complain if I drink to quickly. Just take your time and sip slowly, there's no rush.

Congrats!

I was discharged with only one night stay in the hospital. I slept for three straight days when I got home. I got up long enough to use the bathroom and walk around. I laid in bed and sipped water and Isopure. Each day I felt a little better. I'm a week and a half out and I'm feeling great! Hang in there!

Congratulations on your successful weight loss! Kaye Bailey has written a book called the 5 day pouch test that may help you get back on track. She also has a web site that is very supportive. You have be very successful losing weight... think of this as a dip in the road. Good luck to you! I look forward to reading about you reaching goal!

Wow! Congrats!!!

I went into my surgery with the understanding that if my stomach was not too damaged from the removal of the band, my Surgeon would proceed with the Sleeve. I am fortunate to say that the revision took place during one Surgery.

Congratulations!

Wow! You look great!

I have successfully completed my pre-op diet. I have been dieting seriously since May and did not expect to lose much weight over the last two weeks. I'm happy to say that I lost 9 pound following my pre-op diet. The Bariatric Center I attend has the following pre-op diet... 800-1000 calories per day 60 - 100 grams of Protein minimum 80 - 100 grams of carbohydrate (yes, we certainly can lose weight eating carbs!) 48 - 64 ounces of calorie free, caffeine free fluids per day. This diet was easy for me to follow as I had already reduced my calories. I was amazed that I was never hungry. I ate mostly solid foods and occasional protein shakes. A couple of nights when I came home from work I decided to just have a shake for dinner. I wasn't hungry plus I was too lazy to cook! Tomorrow is my big day! I am having my lapband removed and if my stomach is not too damaged, I will be sleeved.

Great post, thanks for sharing!

When I leave the hospital after surgery, I will be on full liquids including protein shakes and strained creamy soups for three weeks. After three weeks it's on to pureed foods for two weeks.

Congrats... you look fantastic!

Wow! Great job! Congratulations!

My lapband to sleeve revision is also on Wednesday. I am confident that he sleeve is a superior weight loss tool especially when compared to the lapband. I am looking forward to successful weight loss!

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You're doing great! Keep up the good work!

My surgery is on Wednesday. I have started using Redken products for thinning hair. Bosley also has a system for thinning hair that can be purchased on Amazon. After surgery, I'm planning on using minoxidil, 5% at night in an effort help curtail the thinning.

I gave up regular coffee a couple of months ago. My husband & I had always bought a pound of ground Dunkin Donuts coffee to enjoy at home. Now I buy the decaf Dunkin's coffee and have grown to like that as well as regular coffee. Every once in a while I treat my self to a non-fat decaf latte either at Dunkin's or Starbucks. It's a guiltless pleasure!

Hi Alex... That's why I decided to buy a medical ID key chain. You could also hang an ID necklace on your car's rearview mirror.

I just ordered a Medical ID Key Chain from Lauren's Hope. I think its a good idea to carry one and Lauren's Hope has many unique bracelet and necklace styles. I bought a purple dog tag style ID. The company suggests that you put your name, Gastric Sleeve and the date of surgery, No Blind NG tube, Doctor's phone number and emergency contact.

Congratulations! You look fantastic!

Congratulations! I'm also having my surgery on June 26th....

I just brought a Nordic Track from Sears. It was 0% 18 months financing with free delivery.

Congratulations Paradise Mom! I'm so glad everything worked out for you. Good Luck Marfar. When is your revision surgery? I'm sending good thoughts your way. I'm scheduled for revision surgery on June 26... I'm hoping for one surgery as well.