Tandybo

I'm 9 months out and still have a rather loud stomach at times. Haven't been able to pin it down to any particular food though. It was much worse the first couple of months following surgery. Small price to pay!

I'm 9 months out and have lost a total of 114 lbs (30 or so before surgery). It's very slow now... 2-3 lbs per month. The doctor said that's normal, but it's still hard to take after losing so much so fast! I need to step up my exercise a bit and see if that helps get me going. I'd like to lose at least 10 lbs more.

I've had a weird feeling in my throat since surgery (1/12/11). Kind of like something is pressing on my throat. I initially thought it was from the intubation, but it hasn't gone away. The doctor would like to scope it, but I'm holding out. Keep hoping it goes away. May just have to break down and do it.

I'm with you guys on this one. I was sleeved Jan. 12, 2011, and have struggled for the past month. I'm beginning to think I may be at the end of my "honeymoon" period and have to start REALLY working to lose. I sure hope not, cause I'm still nearly 50 lbs from my goal! I've been lax on the exercise side lately, so will try to step it up a bit. I'm hoping this will help get me back on track.

The worst part for me was the dry mouth and throat after surgery. They put that tube down my throat and it roughed it up a little. I couldn't have anything by mouth for the first 24 hours after surgery... not even ice chips. My lips were so dried out, even with chapstick! Those swabs they gave me didn't help much. Also, I was in silent panic mode the last 5 minutes before they wheeled me off for surgery. It was all I could do not to say "I've changed my mind!!". I remember they came for me, I kissed my husband goodbye, and that's it until after surgery. They must have started pushing the sedative at that point cause I don't remember a thing after that.

Just curious... What changes do you make to your diet when you've reached goal and want to maintain your weight?

I was back to work 6 days out and driving myself. No problems!

I didn't want a CPAP and refused to even talk with the doctor to get my sleep study results until I started thinking about weight loss surgery. I knew my insurance company would require me to be compliant before they would give their approval. I used the nasal pillow and never had problems with air in my stomach. Even still, it took a couple of months for me to get used to it. I did sleep much better, but still couldn't wait for the day I wouldn't need it any longer. I'm 6 months out from surgery and haven't used my CPAP for 3 months. As I lost weight, I found the pressure setting was too high. I spoke with the doctor and she lowered the level, but it wasn't enough. It still felt like it was blasting air into my sinuses all the time. I decided to try sleeping without it and discovered I didn't snore any more and slept through the night. I sometimes wake a couple of times during the night to roll over, but go right back to sleep and I feel very rested. It was a great day when I could pack away the CPAP!

I was scared of the whole nausea thing but didn't have any after I got out of the hospital. I always have some the morning after surgery, for some weird reason. The nurses were quick to help me out when it struck, so that wasn't even a problem. If I had an issue at all, it was probably being a little sore, but what can you expect? Just take it slow and easy and you'll do fine!

I'm currently 5 months out and a little discouraged. My PCP halved my BP med at 3 1/2 months out and indicated I'd probably be off it in a short while. I work in my PCP's office so have the nurses check my BP every 2-3 weeks, but it's not dropping any more! It's not high by any means, but hasn't dropped below 120/80. I had so looked forward to leaving this med behind! What is your experience with getting off meds? Thanks!

I'm 4 1/2 months out and taking Protonix every day. I was under the impression I'd be on it the rest ofmy life.

I totally know what you're saying. Never hungry, just sort of empty feeling at times. Eating has lost most of it's appeal. I say most, because my head still wants all that stuff, but only until I actually eat a bite... then the craving is gone.

What are your favorite flavors and where did you buy them? Thanks!

I didn't know Bariatric Advantage made a capsule vitamin. I need to check that out cause the big chewables make me sick.

Can't remember the last time I looked in the mirror and liked what I saw. It's going to take a long time to change my self-image