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I have been taking tums... they seem to work great! I am 2.5 mos post op and get acid reflux abiut 3-4 times a week.

The rules I have been most apt to stick to would be the 30 20 30 rule and the small portions rule. I cannot eat and drink within 30 minutes of eachother and I cannot have more than 3-4 bited per meal without having to throw it back up. I am almost 3 months post op.

Oops, I meant the pain is on the right side.

Hey! Just keep reminding yourself these 2 or so weeks of being in pain and being uncomfortable will give you a lifetime of happiness!!! I am 8 weeks out and able to enjoy chicken, veggies, rice and much more! I am still having random pains but it is SO much better!!!

Congrats! You are gonna love losing! I was sleeved 11/20/13! Down almost 70lbs!!!

I had my surgery on 11/20/13 I am an 18 yo guy starting weight 387 CW is 326 and I have been getting sharp stomach pains (not hunger) and random pains under the left side of my ribcage (where my liver is I believe) and just an all around tightness randomly throughout the day. I don't regret this surgery, I am very happy with the results so far, I just want to know if anyone else is dealing with this kind of stuff and how long it took to feel less pain.

I am 6 weeks out and down 68lbs!!! Still getting tiny random stomach pains and numbness but other than that all is well!

Im 22 days out and I can take normal drinks like every 30 seconds when I'm really thirsty. I hate not being able to chug water but honestly, being thin is much better than chugging. Haha

I had my surgery 11/20/13 and have already lost over 30lbs... I am starting to notice my belly hang a bit and get little dimples... what can I do to tighten my skin in that are that isn't too strenuous since I am barely starting to not feel any pain? I'm 18 by the way so I was told my skin would be more elastic and bounce back... haha

Almost 30lbs since the surgery. (:

Awesome! I am an 18yo guy that started at 381 and now Im down to 346 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. I hope to look as good as you!! Do you have any skin issues??? I would really like to talk and know what you have been doing. Thanks!! -Adam

I would recommend you bring baby wipes, chapstick, your phone and charger, and maybe something to read.. You won't be drinking and shakes while in the hospital. They gave me ice chips whenever I wanted & my few meals a day (if I could handle them) those were pudding/gravy/cream of wheat cups. Try to walk as much as you can in the hospital! Also, if you feel nauseous it might be the morphine. Thats what was making me vomit.. BEST OF LUCK!!!!

Now 11 days post op and I feel amazing! If anyone on this thread hasn't gotten their sleeve yet or are on the fence about it... DO IT! I am so happy with the results so far!

I had my surgery 11 days ago on the 20th of November and I still can see a bit of swelling in my upper stomach area. The pants are falling off of me, my lower stomach is shrinking, but the upper part by my ribs is still puffy... I think its just the last bit of gas that needs to escape. Lol.

I was sleeved on Nov 20th. I have lost 18lbs since surgery. Almost 40 since the pre op diet.. I am actually feeling kinda fat so its time for a few mile walk with my sister... Hope you are all well! I feel great, sore, but great!

I'm 8 days post op and I have lost 16lbs... Its normal. And you will be able to take down mouthfulls of water soon, just not one after the other. I find it difficult to find people with my weightloss and recovery time.. Everyone is saying its cause I'm an 18 year old boy my body is just bouncing back... You will be fine in the long run. (:

Sleeved on 11/20 and I'm down 14lbs so far. Congrats!

I cannot even describe how amazing I feel now. I am 6 days post op and it feels like I just did a bunch of stomach work outs. The gas pains are really subsiding and the bloating is down a ton. I have lost 14lbs in 6 freaking days!!! Protein shakes, vitamins, and water. That's my method! Lol. People are even starting to comment on my face and belly shrinkage! I LOVE IT! You guys are in for a great time!

So... I had my surgery on 11/20/13 and since then I have lost 10lbs! I am loving the progress so far. Starting: 386 Surgery: 365 CW: 355 31lbs total

I am 5 days post op and still have the sanistrips on ny incisions. . I want to put neosporin on them but the strips haven't fallen off yet. How long do they take to come off? Any tips??

Is it crazy that I literally had one small spoon full of jello and felt like I just ate at a buffet...???

Before my sleeve I was worried about what I could eat after surgery... I had it done on 11/20/13 and could honestly care less about eating! I have been sipping on water and protein shakes and have been doing fine! I am already down 6lbs in just 3 days also! I cannot wait to see how much further this will take me! I am ready to start my new life!!!

I took my phone, my charger, chapstick (A MUST), baby wipes, tissues, a few water bottles... And that's pretty much it. I got a puke cup and extra pillows from my hospital nurses who were VERY nice and helpful.

10 things I won't miss about being fat: 1.) Not being able to ride carnival rides 2.) Not being able to walk on the beach unless I'm in a shirt and shorts to cover my fat 3.) Not being able to fit in restaurant booths too well 4.) Not being able to play football or soccer with my friends because I feel too fat 5.) Having to pull my shirt down constantly because I feel like its stuck in my fat rolls 6.) Having to buy ugly plain clothes that are not what I really want to wear 7.) Having to atand behind people in pictures because I feel too big to be in the front 8.) Having to double check every picture someone has taken of me to make sure they didn't get my 'fat side' 9.) Not being able to run around in the park with my niece 10.) Constantly being frowned upon for being overweight and not able to get the jobs I want because I don't looksl good enough.. There we go! I am only 3 days out, (sleeved on 11/20/13) but I can already feel the change happening! I'm an 18yo boy and I just want to move on with my life!!!

That's so weird because my surgeon pretty much told me that the sleeve was my best bet.. I would ask him if there is any special diet you can do to help your kidney get a little healthier before surgery... I am thrilled with the sleeve, although I am only 3 days out... I would push it on him! I don't see how rearranging your intestines would be easier than just cutting out your stomach... The bypass is also malabsorptive (sp?) So I don't see how you could get all of the nutrients you need to stay healthy... Please keep us posted on your progress!! ♥Adam