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I was sleeved on 4/23/12. As of today, I'm down 26 lbs. I don't do so good with drinking, but I'm working on that. I get my protein from food, whether it's enough...I don't know. I eat meat, cheese, applesauce, fresh fruit everyday. As for the heartburn, my doc said to take Prevacid 2x a day. I never miss it. I'm doing pretty good with my vitamins. This week I did a bit of exercise. I have no idea what the next month's weight loss will be like. No vomiting to date. Hang in there. Don't give up!

I'm 18 days out, I drink normally. I have to take it real slow eating. I wasn't a guzzler anyway.

Prescription- Prevacid , 2x a day. And I don't skip it!

Every time I read about people's insurance not covering the procedure...I realize how blessed I am. Don't give up & pray. I believe GOD has the last say on everything.

I wouldn't, my 1st 2 weeks was a real roller coaster. While you need to walk & stuff, you also need to heal & rest. I would have surgery after my trip, if I were you.

Be careful, you don't want to have a funky reaction while you're out. But, you'll be back to solids then, right?

I have a desk job also. I got a little sleepy around 2:30, but that's my normal poop out time. I had a serious 2 week roller coaster...I fully intend NOT to cause myself any discomfort. I had a little lunch kit ready.

Hello. I had my surgery exactly 2 weeks ago, 4/23/12. I returned to work today...I just wanted to be off the liquid stage. I feel pretty good...sipped all day. I choked down most of a boiled egg this morning, before work. They were giving away coffee, bagels, & donuts at the new cafe at my job. I got a 1/2 cup of decaf, no goodies. I threw away the coffee, no taste for it yet. My eyes wanted some bread or a donut but...I was straight. I had a few spoons of Wendys chilli, for lunch. It's just important for me to let my body heal & adjust.

I have NJ Direct BCBS... My approval sailed thru on the 1st try. I think my BMI just made 40 or 41 exactly & I have HBP.

Fat folks don't always get it either...

I am happy for you. I believed that my husband was supportive and he was, to a point. He went to dr.'s appointments, therapist...etc. But now that I had surgery last week, he seems to be a bit mean spirited. And I told him that, in a not so nice way Anyway, I had resistance from some family members, I didn't care. Anyone that doesn't have to live in my body, has nothing to say. My husband was the only one, I would have entertained, however temporary. You are 3 months out, I'm not saying gain some weight....but, enjoy it. Go to your favorite restaurants, etc. that's what I did & I think I still lost a little prior to surgery.

Thank you for the info. The funny thing is, the applesauce is the only thing I've enjoyed, besides an Italian ice.

How long does the blasted air last? It literally came out f nowhere. I find it hard to believe a little cup of apple sauce caused this much discomfort. I was sleeved on 4/23/12.

It started after I ate applesauce (no sugar added - natural). I eat a bit from the tip of the spoon, when I eat anything. I'm taking the Prevacid for heartburn, that's why I thought it was probably gas.

Thanks for the info.

I would buy jeans to fit my butt & thighs, then have them tailored in the waist.

I have theses stabbing gas pains in between my shoulder blades & in my chest. I can't burp, really, like I could once upon a time. I used a heating pad on my back for hours. Please, I'll do anything....suggestions.

Pilates is not fun, energetic, or simple. But it is definitely serious exercise. My Denise Austin Pilates video is the only one that causes me pain when I haven't done it for a while. Major butt & thigh muscle soreness.

Thank you. I had some apple sauce today & can swear I feel a little something something. I'm thinking about how a good old Seagrams ginger ail WAS the cure all for stomach woes.

The rest I can barely see. They don't itch, but the area itches.

My Dr. told me it would look funkier, but when I actually got a look at it....I was a bit put off.

How long did it take for your big incision to heal? I mean the one the pulled the stomach out of....mine is healing but funky looking compared to the other 4.

My god sister had the bypass 4 years ago. Today she told she always has a heating pad with her for heartburn & gas.

Good morning. Sunday I started cream soup. I had not been taking my Prevacid. Sunday night, I just felt stuffed from a few teaspoons of soup, but it never went away. Monday was just miserable, it took me all day & a conversation with a good friend to figure out it was heartburn. I didn't eat anything but 2 - 2 1/2 oz. of yogurt that evening. I drank all day, but no protein. On Tuesday, while the heartburn was gone, I was so weak yesterday, & I now believe its because I had no protein the day before. Even yesterday I had not desire to eat. Well I learned. Prevacid everyday. Protein drink everyday. Lots of liquid everyday. And I'll work on the rest. It sucks to have a string of good days & then to get knocked on your behind.

I'm 8 days post op. I haven't layed around since last Wednesday. I was told to move because of blood clots. That's a major concern after surgery. Plus I'm not into being sick. I go back to work on 5/7/12. I take it slow, now....because I want everything to heal. Today I'm getting a pedicure, hubby & me are going to SAMs, & I'm going to bible study tonight. I've got to make my life as normal as possible.