amyjo9972

@@sgruenke you sound like you took a page out of my diary. I don't have the trapped air as much anymore and I do carry Gasx strips everywhere I go. When I do have the gas pain, I take two Simethicones and walk around. Usually happens when I eat dry food and/or drinking before, during or after meal. I also have called crying to my mother with the pain and she pats me on the back. (What ever would we do without our moms?) I too am a nurse and had surgery in March. My weight has stalled. I'm supposed to have at least 60 grams of Protein and 60 ounces of Water a day. I am doing good with getting 60+ grams of protein thanks to Atkins Protein shakes for Breakfast, 1/4c almonds sporadically for Snacks, and Jack Links Jerky for snacks too. I still have difficulty with 60 ounces of water a day. I think that the trapped air was related to drinking to close to eating. So I'm always eating so I can't hardly drink. Now I'm going to the gym at least 5 days a week. My workout consists of at least 30 minutes on treadmill and then at least 30 minutes of weights then end with either cool down on elliptical or stair-climber. I feel amazing afterwards but the scales aren't reflecting any weight loss......frustrated. So now I don't have trapped air as much but I don't have weight loss either. At times, I wonder if the surgery was even worth it?

Hello everyone. I've been a nurse for 10 years with DD. I in process of completing my masters in Nursing Informatics. I was sleeved March 4, 2014. I have lost 35 since surgery, 90 since highest weight in 2010. My main reason for moving forward with surgery is the pain I was suffering while on my feet all day. Now I don't have the pain, and I can run circles around my co-workers (even though I am twice their age and still twice their size)

Today I have officially lost 90 pounds. Thanks to Virginia Sleeve.

I don't live in DFW area but my surgeon is there. Sleeved 3/4/14

Hey I'm in Abilene

I think my problem is the drinking during meals. Most food is soooooo dry and bland now. So I always think: "How can a tiny sip do any harm?" Well I guess it does. Sigh

You know the song....Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air... That is my life's theme song lately. Well, every time I eat I get severe chest pain from trapped air. My nutritionist, surgeon and family doctor say it's all related to me swallowing air when I eat or drink. I had hiatal hernia repair with my VSG. I have tried everything.... .....eating tiny bites ......chewing until my jaw falls off ......eating with toddler fork & spoon .....not drinking out of straw The only time I don't have the problem is when I have all liquid diet. I can't be on that forever. I'm almost 3 months post op. Highest weight was 400 pounds 8/2010. Surgery weight was 345 pounds on 3/4/2014. Current weight is 310 pounds. I haven't lost anything in 10 days. Feeling very frustrated. I'm getting about 60grams of Protein and 600-900 calories. Now I'm back to having air bubble pain (singing Jordin Sparks) and taking Gasx like candy. Can anyone relate? How long will my stall last? Is a home electronic scale very accurate?

You know the song....Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air... That is my life's theme song lately. Well, every time I eat I get severe chest pain from trapped air. My nutritionist, surgeon and family doctor say it's all related to me swallowing air when I eat or drink. I had hiatal hernia repair with my VSG. My decision was not an easy one to make. I was always the "Fat, Fluffy, Happy, Woman" but then I began having "female" pain. I have had several procedures but unable to have a hysterectomy because of my weight. So my GYN gave me a proposal....if I lose 100 pounds....hysterectomy. Then I got to thinking - I've always wanted to be able to: 1. buy clothes in Walmart 2. not be worried about fitting in theatre seats, airplane seats, etc... 3. wanted to find my soulmate So God opened this door of opportunity...and I jumped in. I googled local bariatric surgeons and did alot of research. Being a nurse, I try to be very thorough. So after three months of research, I chose Dr. Nick Nicholson of Dallas, Texas. He and his colleagues had me tested for hiatal hernia - which I had. So not only did I have a VSG, I also had a "paraesophageal hernia repair with or without mesh" My highest weight was 400 pounds August of 2010. My surgery was 03/04/2014 with weight of 345 pounds. Today, my weight is 312 pounds. I have not lost anything in 10 days. My new life consists of measuring everything, weighing everything, counting everything....food, Water and exercise. I feel absolutely great - with exception of 10 day stall. So I continue to sink the lyrics of Jordin Sparks in hopes of being able to eat & breath pain free.