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So I thought I'd had heartburn for the past few months, but a recent scope revealed it is actually chemical gastritis. The doctor has prescribed medication to resolve the issue.

Has anyone else had this issue?

What was the outcome?

I'm six weeks post OP, does anyone know when it's safe to drink from a straw?

I wouldn't chance it. Call you doctor, better safe then sorry.

sugar free popsicles and gas ex were my favorites. Hang in there....bad times don't last for long.

Wow, what a jerk! Mean people suck!!

Yes! This bowel cleanse friggin sucks!

I'm getting sleeved Tuesday as well. Super excited, I'm packed and ready to go!

Why are so many commercials about food on television!! I really think I could naw my arm off!!

This Is virtuallly the same as bingeing and throwing up. Only now they made a device for it to make t more clean. Yuck.... If u want to see it herein is.

http://theweek.com/a...om-your-stomach

I agree. Sounds like surgically induced anorexia.

I'm right there with you 5'2" 211 BMI 38. I was afraid of being denied as well but I have at least 3 comorbidities. Trust your surgeon he wouldn't put you all the prep work if he didn't believe you weren't an idea candidate.

I am still pre-op but I wanted to get a jump on my Protein intake. I use frozen fruit and your favorite protein drink/shake, put in a blender and make a shake. No sweetener or yogurt required the frozen fruit makes it thick and sweet enough. On days that I don't think ill get to my protein goal I add a scoop of protein to the mix and I get at least 50 grams in one shot.

Fingers crossed!

If you drink a hot beverage after, even plain Water it'll make it work a bit faster.

Congratulations!! Stay focused and keep looking forward to the next step and you'll be done and waiting before you know it!

I think that was his sick way of pointing out "If that fat, disabled guy can do it... why can't you?" No I didn't say anything to him. I was too embarassed and too on the verge of tears.

I am so sorry you had to go through that, its ridiculous! Let your tears be your motivation for change.

His personal opinion of your weight and body image has no place in the work place. What he did is absolutely in appropriate! I would start by going to him and telling him how uncomfortable that makes you. Stand up for yourself and you beliefs As far as you co-workers, tell them to mind their damn business!! If you wanted their opinion on this matter you would have given them one.

Thanks!

February 19th here I come!

Congratulations! You look great!

Congratulations!!

Congrats Firelle!

Everything will be fine. Good luck!!

I'm herewith you all, waiting for approval....

going to a couture wedding salon to try on gowns and was advised they don't carry samples over size 8.

You look fantastic!!

No, it varies from patient to patient and surgeon to surgeon. I did not have a pre-op diet and was only told not to eat anything after midnight the night before...

If you don't mind me asking how many pounds were you from your idea body weight?