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Hurray for going home. I met with the nutritionist today because I had only two weeks to prepare for this revision. I told her I was sure I was full but still felt hungry. She said to give myself some learning room because it is a mind war.

Oh no, jaysweet98. I am so very sorry this happened. Soon, it will be a distant memory.

This is the first time , in years, with no heartburn at all!! I am still taking heartburn meds for healing but I am so very happy that I don't have to take extra doses of tums, rolaids, or alka seltzer, to be comfortable. Good luck everyone.

Yeah, I went from having the lap band in 2003, to it removal in 2011. Sleeved in 2012. Now with the bypass in 2014. Was not the plan but it is better than aspiration

Yes, it is. I had been sleeved Novemeber 2012 and had a congenital issue called a cascade stomach that caused my stomach to flip weirdly and increased my reflux. The concern was that I would aspirate. I am a rarity, though. So, since meds were not helping, they had to do a revision.

They did my bypass this past wednesday and found a hernia that they went ahead and repaired during this surgery.

Good Luck jaysweet98, you are going to do great.

Oh, that may be why I am hurting badly in my stomach area after my broth this morning. I did not burp. Thank you for your reply.

I had my surgery on July 2nd. The gas pain is still there but improving. However, I seem to burp after most sips. Is this normal?

Hello Everyone-

I had my revision from sleeve to bypass on the 2nd of July. Good luck to all.

I am so sorry to hear that the insurance is being a butt! I had to have revision two days ago due to horrible reflux and strictures, plus my stomach became a "cascade stomach" again. I wish you the best of luck for your appeal.

My stomach loops and spirals.

I was sleeved November 2012. I have had great success. Love my sleeve. Unfortunately, about 5 months ago, my reflux kicked up horribly. 2 upper GIs and EGDs later, I have a cascade stomach and it needs to be repaired. My surgery team has decided to do a bypass. I'm getting a bit nervous. Any words of wisdom or any one been in this situation?

I was stuck for 6 weeks. Thought it was due to the Prozac my doc put me on for my PMDD, which started when the weight started coming off. (as a pcoser, I am unfamiliar with these hormones!). So two weeks ago, stopped the med and no change. Boo! Upped my workouts this week and dropped almost two pounds so I hope I am back to losing some more! Good luck everyone!

Granted, I had food poisoning yesterday but I finally got under 200! It has taken me 5 months, slower than others but I am still here!

How's everyone doing? I have been away for awhile. I had my surgery from Dr. Varnell in November and doing very well now. I finally found a Protein that I like and that has made a big difference. Activity, besides running after a 5 year old, has been a big challenge for me, what with moving and stress at work!!!

I am so excited for my fellow sleevers!!! I am 4 months out, like most here, and have only lost 47 pounds. I have almost hit wonderland though!!! I need to be more diligent with my Protein and activity. Great job everyone.

So, I am 8 weeks out and noticing that the week before my period, I am ravenous (which is no change from prior to the sleeve). It seems like I eat more too. Anyone else have this issue and what do you do to combat it?

I had my surgery on 11/14 and have lost a total of 34 pounds. He hoped to have a bigger loss but here we are. Walking more and increasing my Protein has helped. It is a journey.

I guess I am just really afraid I'm gonna stretch out my sleeve.

Not sure what to think. I am able to eat alot ( I feel like) than what I should at 7 weeks post-op. I eat three meals a day and can eat an egg for Breakfast, tostada with small amount if retried Beans for lunch and then dinner feels like I'm eating more than I should. Is this normal? I feel hungry too. So confused.

I am on dexilant and it helps, most of,the time.

I am 5 weeks out and I do not have my gallbladder.

I know, I expected fast loss too. I am 5 weeks out today and spent about two weeks at a gain and a stall. ;-(. We will get there.

My issue is that I have diarrhea after almost every meal. Is this normal? It is an odd yellow color (TMI, sorry). Not sure if I should be worried or not.