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I'm almost 4 weeks out and I've had a couple of drinks. I didn't notice anything really. Wine tastes really bad to me and beer is just too filling. I drink just goose on the rocks and a few sips coupled with the melted ice lasts all night. So you can still have a night out with your friends and blend in. At least I did.

What were your symptoms? How did you know something was wrong and had to have surgery again?

Oh great! I hate it, it's quite annoying. I was hoping when the swelling went down and the stomach adjusted a bit better the burping and bubbles would stop. The PPI help slightly but not much. ????

That head hunger seems so real so be careful if you act on it. It will make you miserably sick!! Take your PPI. eat a Popsicle or some jello. It will go away. I'm at 3 weeks still waiting for it to go away! lol????

Walk, walk, walk. It helps the gas pains tremendously. Then you can drink (sip,sip, sip)! It's uncomfortable the first few days but take your PPI and walk!

How long did that take? I'm three weeks and not really burping but bubbling A LOT

2013? I thought 2014? Sorry

I bet you feel better when you throw this stuff up! It happens to me all the time too but as hard as I try I cannot throw it up, then I'm completely miserable.

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My fav are the physicians weight loss meal replacement shakes and bars. I actually lost 60 pounds doing that program before I gained it all back but got attached to the shakes I still to this day drink them. I love their chicken soup too. They have pretty good food. Www.pwlc.com

I had one cosmo could only take one sip every 15 mins one martini lasted all night till bar closed. Nobody let on and I felt good and the small buzz was no prob. Won't do it again for a long while but everything in moderation = a great time out with the gang.

Wow that is absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work!! I am so proud!! Great accomplishment.

You'll be good to go April 25th. Queensryche and Tesla, can't wait!!

I can't tell from the pic. What is it? A snack? You get it at wal mart? I'm looking for something besides yogurt for lunch.

I sleep with my heating pad now across my incisions. Helps so much.

I was sleeved 2/24/2014- I'm just now on soft foods. Drinking is still real tough for me due to the bubbles and burping. I can eat with no problems. I eat yogurts cottage cheese oatmeal. Broths are bothersome but creamy tomato or clam chowder good. I am at the 3 week stall and I'm sure it's because I'm hungry and am eating probably too many carbs. Protein drinks and shakes make me gag so I'm going to try and put some unjury plain protein in my yogurt oatmeal etc. to get it down that way. only 18 pounds down so far. Wish it were more but I haven't lost my appetite, or it came back I should say. Anybody thinking of taking an appetite suppressant? Seems silly but I think I need it!!! What do you think?

Hi James!!! Gaby told me I have H Pylori too!! What are you going to do? She said wait 3 months and go get the antibiotic cocktail mix. Michelle

Iambeautiful. You stole my pic and you are quite rude

For all you upcoming Mexico sleevers: before heading home to the US go to the pharmacy and get pantozol and B vitamin injections if you're a woman (not associated with surgery) and have any use for Retin A get that too. (Might as well look skinnier and younger, ha) you don't need a prescription for these meds and the pantozol is the same as Nexium and the B injections you will need once a month and if you do it your self it's way cheaper. Not to mention swallowing those pills daily is painful. This is B1, B6, B12 all in one injection only needed once a month. Gives you lots of energy. The Dr.s and nurses will advise and help you with what to get, it will save you $$ in the long run.

FYI Gas x does nothing for acid. Helps with gas pains and gas on the bottom side. But you need a PPI for acid. I hear Prevacid is a good OTC one. But I just called my PCP and got a 3 month supply of Nexium. That's the best. If you know anybody in Mexico they can send you some pantozol you don't need a script there it's the same as Nexium. Works good. Also get the B vitamin injections if you can. They are cheap and you give yourself an injection once a month. If your close to the border it's worth it. Or if you're on your way there for surgery pick that stuff up before heading home. Your Dr. Will help you.

I had my surgery in MX but had complications and ended up in the ER in Viera (I live in Viera) and had an endoscopy with Dr. Teiu. I love him in fact I have an appt with him next week just to make sure I'm ok and to try and get rid of this H Pylori. I am 3 weeks out and have tons of questions for him like why can't I swallow and drink without pain and bubbles.

I found some shapewear that I like better than Spanx. It's called classic shapewear. It's great for after tummy tucks too

I had surgery with Dr. aceves same day as SoCal Sleeve. They are top notch professional. They are with you every step of the way. You are never left alone wondering what will happen next. Nina is the one you'll be talking to then you get there and either Karla or Yolanda take you to all your tests. You have a very detailed interview with Dr. Campos he is a former sleever himself and a surgeon and nutritionist, he will explain everything and make you feel most comfortable. The hospital is impeccable the staff is seasoned. You will meet and see Dr. Aceves in the morning before surgery and he himself is wonderful. You have around the clock care and the doctors check on you a few times a day. I still to this day speak with Dr. Campos and Gaby, they follow up with you and check on you almost daily. You won't need much money. Dinner is maybe $25. I brought $50 total and it was plenty. I also had a cc just in case. But never used it. I highly recommend Dr. Aceves and his team. They are a bit more expensive but you get the best care and follow up.

Oh one more thing. Where ever you decide to go they will take you whether it TJ or Mexicali or anywhere in between. Of course if you go to Panama or Cancun you wouldn't fly into San Diego.

Oh you must have a passport to return back into the US.