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You are so right, there are a lot of different plans. For me, I am doing a pretty strict low carb plan. Once i hit my goal weight i plan to incorporate back some healthy grains etc. This has been my choice, although my NUT would be ok with doing whole grain stuff now. I think I have a pretty bad carb addiction so I am enjoying having been detoxed and will be very carefulwhen i start adding carbs back to my diet. So for me....diet now, moderation once at goal.

K Im gnna be the one to step up and say to the Old You: It DOES MATTER!!! Shoo! Go away Old You, the New You is here and wants to be healthy!

Pixie it seems to be a special detangler brush. I just looked it up on amazon....tons of great reviews!

I have actually been taking a daily pic in the same 3 poses (front, side, back) in the same place with the hope of doing a cool time lapse i have 2 months worth of photos so far...wish i had started sooner

Just read this on tumblr by someone called runsleepygirl: "Even when the scale doesn’t change, the image in the mirror looks the same, when you feel like all of your efforts are for nothing, they’re not. Slowly, your body changes day by day. Your goals creep up on you until one day you look at an old progress picture and realize your words have become actions, your hopes have become reality and it was all worth it." i love that

Omg look how cute you are! Can totally tell you work out - your posture is nice & strong. Im sure thats also confidence! You've done such an amazing job!

Lol Gman that made my day! OP -- run dont walk to a new PCP. If the surgeon feels you are a good candidate, then you are. Find a PCP who will support you. Best of luck & keep us updated!

About 5 days

omg elephant's penis. wasn't expecting that LOL

FINAL UPDATE Well I spoke with my NUT and she seemed concerned, and advised me to call my surgeon right away. Called my surgeon's office and his assistant told me that he instructs her to tell all patients with similar experiences to try an OTC or get with my PCP to prescribe something. She didn't seem all that concerned. Honestly, the acid problem has really improved the last couple of days, although it's not resolved and I am eating super cautiously. NUT pointed out that I shouldn't have to do that forever. So I will get an OTC and give that a go. If it doesn't help I will go to my PCP.

OMG high heels!!!!! I'm looking forward to that! I always lied to myself and said that I don't wear heels because I'm tall already (5'9") but the truth is it's been because high heels at a high weight hurrrrrrts! So yeah, I will invest in some heels..... and strut like a sexy Amazon! lol

I also used it a LOT before my sleeve. It irritated my stomach a little then, so I suspect it would totally tear me up & make me miserable now at 3 1/2 months post-op. I've only recently added back small amounts of coffee. My NUT wanted me to cut all caffeine for 6 months because it is known to irritate the stomach lining. She knows that I added some coffee (mixed with vanilla protein shake) and is ok with that as long as my tummy tolerates it. I'm hoping when I lose a significant amount of weight I will naturally have more energy from not carrying the equivalent of another person around and won't feel the need for a bunch of caffeine!

UPDATE! Hi everyone! It's now almost a week since I stopped my PPI , and I have to say that my symptoms have gotten better every day! So I'm hoping I'm like minkywinks (see above). I do have to say that I went back to Protein shakes only for a couple of days and am sloooowly & cautiously working back to regular food. I am hoping the horrible heartburn was just a reaction to stopping the PPI so suddenly, although that's what dr said to do. I have a phone conference scheduled with my bariatric team tomorrow, so I will address it then. I will also ask if there is an OTC PPI that I could keep on hand to use as-neeeded. Will update & post what I am advised. thanks again for everyone's input. I can always count on you guys!

That is really unfortunate! Rest assured that the others in that group have witnessed how petty and childish she is. It is sad she feels it's a competition, and that's she is so insecure. You can find plenty of support elsewhere!

What a great question! Ahhh it has set me to daydreamin'.... I think my dream outfit involves brightly colored skinny jeans.

Yes, almost everyone seems tp experience thinning to some degree -- I have read as many of these hair loss posts as I can, and I have yet to read a vet saying it didn't happen to them, regardless of how they eat or whether they took supplements. Some say it's because of surgery, but I'm not sure about that, because people have other types of surgery and don't always lose hair. Some people say take Biotin or eat plenty of Protein or use a special shampoo. But from what I've read, people still experience hair loss. These things may lessen the thinning, but who's to say. It certainly can't hurt! But I think the body just goes through a shock of severely reduced calories and fast weight loss. From what everyone says, it seems to start anywhere from 3 to 6 months and can continue for several months --- it's slightly different for everyone. I'm at 3 1/2 months and I haven't noticed any hair loss yet, but I am mentally prepared for when it starts. Here's the good news. It doesn't last forever, and it does grow back. There's a product called toppik that's like these little hair fibers that can camouflage thin spots. I think sally's carries it or you can get it on amazon or the toppik website. That's what I plan to use if necessary. I wish you the best!

Muy beuno! Lookin great! And lots younger too!

Aloha Julie i live on Maui but was sleeved on Oahu. Will your hotel or condo have a mini fridge? If so just hit a grocery store and get some staples like greek yogurt. Bring a shaker cup and some packets of protein shake mix. They have several GNC's on Oahu so you can get isopure. At 8 weeks i generally felt pretty normal, but did not eat much at all. This vacation will be a very strange experience for you because dining will not be all that fun. A lot of local food involves rice, and I recommend staying away from rice! There is a huge asian influence heren though, so you will easily find miso soup and the like. After just a few bites of protein you will be all pau (done), so dont waste money on ordering a full dinner. The sashimi and poke here are marvelous and perfect for sleevers if you like that. But again, you will only be able have a few bites. Enjoy your vacation, stay hydrated, and have fun!

LOL! I have wondered if the dmv people have secret giggles about that. Mine says 160, but the pic says 265. Someday I aim to be 150 and an honest woman!

Thanks everyone for the input. I will definitely be calling the dr tomorrow. It sounds like from what everyone is saying that this may well be an issue that is here to stay. Since my surgeon tells everyone to stop the PPI after 3 months I am sure he has a certain percentage who call & say they experience this. He will know what to do. If I have to take medicine forever then so be it. That just gives me greater resolve to work hard to get to goal so that it will truly be worth it. I have to remember to that besides this, I have had a super easy recovery and I am grateful for it. This is a small price to pay.

My surgeon has all his sleevers take nexium for 3 months after surgery, then stop. He told me that several times...take for 3 months, then never again. So, i took my last one on Wednesday. Friday afternoon the acid & heartburn started, until I vomited. Today during the day I did only Protein shakes but still battled the acid. For dinner I had about 1.5 oz of ground beef (that never gives me probs). 30 minutes later ....major heartburn until I threw up. I do have to say it amuses me to realize that for the rest of my life when I throw up it will be such a tiny amount :] it is less than when my cat has a hairball lol. But ANYways....my question is this: is it common to have a temporary backlash from suddenly stopping the PPI, but it usually resolves itself? Or is this a possible sign that this will be a frequent battle? Anyone else's surgeon have them take the PPI for a set amount of time? When you stopped how did your body react? I wonder if it would make more sense to taper off the dosage and wean myself off rather than the shock of cold turkey. If it continues, i will call the dr on Monday

I bought one when i was about 6 or 7 weeks post op so that i could easily get some fruits & veggies in. Love it. Use it every day. I do add protein powder to it, so it is awesome!!

Disneyteach, I completely, totally, and wholeheartedly agree with everything you said! On top of that, for me personally, I live on an island & the small town environment would mean no privacy. I can be much more candid here on VST.

Dont feel silly, as you said on another thread Just scroll down until you see a place that says 'reply to this topic' & type your addition there!

Lol! That is a great story! Congratulations !