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I did this today...it's really yummy!
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The sleeve exacerbated my GERD too. But it happened at 3 weeks post op. The surgeon put me on the max dose of omprezole with Zantac it got a little better but I always felt like my stomach was eating itself and like I was going to throw up....but I didn't. That lasted until about week 12. Visited my surgeon for my second post up follow up, he recommended I see a gastroenterologist to manage the reflux. Be he also felt with time my reflux would resolve....well guess what.....At week 13 I started turning the corner. My reflux is much better and I lowered my drug dose and no really bad issues. For me...I think I needed time. I may still follow up with a GI doctor...but I am feeling better.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

Did you use anything on your scars to help diminish them? I have an old Tummy Tuck scar that is ugly and 2 of my incision sites for this surgery look really bad. Not sure if they will heal as nice as yours. They used my old lap scar from when I had my hysterectomy years ago and stretched out my belly button :0 ! But I am hoping mine will heal as nicely as yours. I have a few years of age on me compared to you....but what it shakes out to look like. ....i will be happy!

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

Wow....you were beautiful before but your beauty now is stunning....you look great! Thank you for sharing....

6 months out today....slow loser but still dropping weight. I am so glad I had this procedure. I feel great and look fabulous.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 186.4

6 months out today....slow loser but still dropping weight. I am so glad I had this procedure. I feel great and look fabulous.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 186.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

I needed this post so bad. I was chugging right along after my surgery in April...never hit a stall, then at the beginning of August until today, I did not drop an ounce! Today I am down just a 10th of a lb...and happy for it. I have to admit that this "stall/plateau" correlates to my stop in tracking and monitoring my intake....and eating sometimes till its PAINFUL. So the links to the articles help,to remind me....I ain't doing the work right now. I have gotten lazy. I have about 35 lbs to go.....I need to get back to those things that work. Thanks for the insight and reminder. I needed a kick in my squishy butt to firm it up :>)
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

Hi there, just saw your message Ihave been traveling and not on the site much. Welcome to another great chapter in your life! I am hoping recovery is going well! Glad to know you were on an up swing before discharge.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

Welcome to the sleeve side. I had mine a week before you. It's been rough getting all my fluids in and still can't get enough Protein. I still have poor stamina, but I each week has gotten better. This site is a great place to read information as you recovery and move on into maintenance. I am addicted and read here all the time!

I am headed on the road for my first extended trip since surgery. I am nervous about getting my Protein in and developing irregularity. I bought a lot of Quest bars....so hoping they will be my life saver. Part of my travel is international.....so praying I will be ok.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

I really like Quest bars. I eat one per day rotating the favors. Accept the lemon. It has a funny after taste. It helps me get Fiber and Protein and it does not have that sugary sweet taste.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

Hmmm....don't know how I missed this thread. I was sleeved in April almost a true 45 lbs down. Still struggling to get my Protein up past 60 a day....and get all my Fluid in. I am rarely hungry and often forget to eat at work! That's my problem right now. My hair is shedding now but I am not to worried about it....I know it will grow back. Had my second follow up and my labs look great...only my B1 is slightly low. Happy I did this despite my GERD has been exacerbated by the surgery. I feel and look great!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

Hmmm....don't know how I missed this thread. I was sleeved in April almost a true 45 lbs down. Still struggling to get my Protein up past 60 a day....and get all my Fluid in. I am rarely hungry and often forget to eat at work! That's my problem right now. My hair is shedding now but I am not to worried about it....I know it will grow back. Had my second follow up and my labs look great...only my B1 is slightly low. Happy I did this despite my GERD has been exacerbated by the surgery. I feel and look great!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

My slider was Krispy Kreme donut holes...I ate 2 a day for 3 days and decided the discomfort afterward and the sacrifice of a wholesome meal with Protein was really STUPID. I am proud to say I am in recovery now! But I think I needed to do that to see how bad I would feel in comparison to how good I feel with a wholesome Protein rich meal. I will not say I will never do that again....but now I know how it feels and am less likely to repeat.
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 194.6

Fit n fine!!!!! You look great!
Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 195.8