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Just wanted to let you all know - it's been several weeks since this post and I'm now at 122 pounds gone since my highest. thanks for all your encouragement!

You look great!!! Keep it up????

You look great!!! Keep up the good work.

How bout I went to my doctor for the ultrasound and the results came back as "Gas"and she didn't see anything wrong with my gallbladder....I am not convinced that it's gas. I eat something then my lower back starts hurting really bad but that's gas. A lie.....so tomorrow I have an appointment with my gastric doctor...smh

That pain is the worst!! It had me laying on the bathroom floor in so much pain. Some people say they vomit but I haven't done that.
Best of luck and thank you for sending me luck!!

There are some great private groups on Facebook if you are interested. I can send you an invite if you like?

I take Pepcid 2x a day as a preventative. I'm the rare person who is on aspirin therapy post rny. I was on aspirin therapy before surgery and my surgeon consulted with my hematologist and aspirin was my best course of treatment right now for a clotting disorder. I take it and am over 6mo post op and haven't had any problem. I am aware per my surgeon I will have to take this or another preventative med for the rest of my life..or as long as I am on aspirin therapy. I think generally some surgeons do like to keep patients on a acid blocker etc for the 1st 6 months..as is my understanding.

I have taken Omeprazole 20 mg cap twice daily for years, basically since the band, not because I had acid reflux because I don't. (Doctors always ask if I have acid reflux or gerd because I take this medication and I have to say no). I take it because I had to take so much medication when I was diagnosed with dystolic dysfunction that I felt my stomach was a toxic waste dump and all I could imagine was the stomach bubbling . So take it as a precaution and probably always will. Have had H. Pylori, and ulcers in the past (years ago) and I would rather try to prevent it because it isn't fun.

Yes. Personally, I take Nexium twice/day but to prevent ulcer build up rather than acid reflux.
Talk to your doctor. He/she is best qualified to diagnose and prescribe.

I gotta try the morning star sausage.

I started off 332lbs dropped down to 220 when I got pregnant in February. Had my son Oct 4 now down 202 lbs that's 130lbs. Had to go shopping today bc nothing fits n I fit in a size 14 I haven't fit in a 14 since about 5th grade. I couldn't b happier. first pic was today the other one was from my wedding before surgery
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Gas-X strips offer good, quick relief. The strips dissolve immediately in your mouth. Gas-X also comes in liquid filled capsules.

@Veesoul....That's not true as you have read. My doc said no alcohol until a year after surgery. When you do you have to be careful because you will get drunk or tipsy really quick. You also could stand a chance of dumping if the drink is too sweet. Just be careful and if you decide to drink just remember moderation.

@DoubleD you're very welcome! I'm glad it encouraged you! Have a great weekend!!

You know, I went a different way with this. I've been very open with having GBP surgery. I have found the people at work to be very very supportive (and I work in a call center with 600+ employees). When we have rewards my bosses with bring me a healthier option, instead of candy. When we had to go on a working business trip my fellow employees helped me lug around my Protein Drinks, Protein Bars, hummus, etc. I have found that people are interested and it's opened up many conversations with others who have considered the surgery. I have a special place in my heart for all of these obese friends of mine. I have had several complications from the surgery (4 strictures, scar tissue removal, hernia repair. I live almost daily with pain in my left side under the rib cage so they've seen my battles). I will be extremely honest that if I could go back I would NEVER have the surgery but now it's done and I have to take one day at a time to get through. BTW in case you're wondering I'm 14 mos post-op and down 137 lbs. I now weigh 129 lbs and I'm considered underweight now! Don't be afraid or embarrassed to tell others you had surgery! By NO MEANS is this the "easy way out"! :-)

Aww thank you sweetie! Everyone here is so kind!!!
HW:320 SW:311 DW:332 SD: 7/11 CW 282

I know that's right. Just noisy folks.

What is it???? Why when people know you have had the surgery they watch you eat??? I had a coworker tell me" I see you been indulging a little bit lately." I was 5 second from going completely off. Don't the people know we still can eat certain things but everything is done in moderation. Damn..... :/

Hi I'm a year and 5 months out. I was wondering did anyone go through this thing of gaining 5 lbs and then lose it after a week or two? Then back again.....

Thank you so much I really appreciate the encouragement. I'm going to look into that fitness pal app. )

Thanks for the tips because it can get rough at times...lol