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Thanks Jessiegirl, yeah I've suggested all those options as well as calling the ins help line for a consultation. I appreciate the feedback

I had sleeve gastrectomy March 2014 and have done great however I have a friend who had surgery 7 months ago with a different surgeon who I have some serious questions about. She stayed on a liquid diet for 3 months post op with his approval and encouragement and since trying to reintroduce food at about 4 months out is unable to eat even 3 bites without vomiting. I'm concerned 1) that her surgeon who is a general surgeon now heading up a local hospitals "bariatric program"; 2) she had egd about 2 months post op but nothing since; 3) I'm concerned that she might have developed either stricture or adhesions or volvulus. In addition she lost 68 pounds while on liquid only diet but has not lost another pound since that same 4 month mark. She stalled at 220 and is frustrated and very upset that she is both unable to eat and still not losing weight. I don't live with her so I'm taking her word for what she's eating but she swears she throws up everytime she eats and that she only eats 3-4 bites at a time. Has anyone else had this issue and what is best advice /course of action for her to pursue?

I was told to take the acid reducers twice a day for three months minimum. Check with your doctor

. I had the same issue! My bladder did eventually wake up! Good luck on your journey

. I have to order online because they don't sell SYNTRAX in Oklahoma.

I had a real dislike for the icky sweet protein shakes (I'm 2 weeks post op) and looking for an alternative; I tried unflavored ( really isn't unflavored!) and was just making myself do it until I found the SYNTRAX LEMON TEA NECTAR. I mix this with unsweetened tea and it is actually pretty good. Best wishes on your journey. Welcome to the great adventure

I'm in. Will be back Sunday with weight.

I'm in Lawton. Had my sleeve march 7 and loving it more everyday!

I would definitely be interested in helping with a local chapter and with the training offered would be interested in leadership. I am really a newbie at this life having only been sleeved 7 days. I think prepared agendas at least until the concept takes hold would be helpful. I also think the local chapters would be a great place to meet and establish mentoring groups. I think this is a great idea and sorely needed in southern Oklahoma where I'm from.

I was sleeved the 7th and am still trying to figure out what "she " wants and when she wants it! I am on 3 weeks of liquids only and my surgeon said 1oz every 15 min no more than 4oz in an hour. I used to drink 5-6 44 oz glasses a day and as such drank a WHOLE lot more than 1oz/15min. My struggle now is remembering to SIP not guzzle or whatever I did before. When I stay within those guidelines "she" and I get along great but if I pick up and drink mindlessly like I used to HOLY COW "she" lets me know it. Finding the balance between protein and liquids and still keep her happy is a challenge for me. Wish you all the best. We can do this!

From reading here I think it is pretty common, I sure had it. Gasx strips every 2 hours and lots of walking. I'm day 7 and now it is intermittent, not all the time. Congratulations and best wishes for your journey.

Where are you? Oklahoma here

Congratulations! ! Welcome to the sleeved side of life!

if you are on the hydrocodone liquid pain med that's what it is it stopped the day I switched to Tylenol I found swishing water in my mouth and gargling a bit helped a lot without actually swallowing.

Do you have gasx strips? They saved my life in the first four days. The majority of my pain seemed like gas. I can also relate to the gurgling spasm thing. I told my hubby it was like trying to communicate with an alien inside me who is now calling the shots! Hang in there in gets a little better everyday.