alexsisv

I'll throw it out there: Tuesday, 12/2 at Corner Bakery in the Irvine Spectrum. 4:30. Anyone available?

After 6 weeks of constant discomfort, I think I'm turning a corner. I have more hours where my throat feels normal rather than constricted, painful and like I swallowed a golf ball and it's sitting lodged in my throat. Here's what seems to work: Reglan 1 hour before meals, continued Nexium 2 pills, started Prilosec. Eat 5-6 small meals. Drinking Water or beverages frequently. Really being careful to not lay down after meals for at least 2-3 hours. Soft, esphogus friendly foods like yogurt. .... back to more mushies than solids. So between a large number of ppi's, pain meds when it got really bad and just time... I think I'm turning a corner. Thank God!! Not 100% but so much better than what it was. Hang in there guys!

Would love to get together with any and all! Let's connect. Don't be scared :-D I'm open the next coming week, after like 3 PM. I have 2 bottles of Isopure if anyone wants them too... and a coconut Protein Water drink.

In all fairness, the surgeon mentioned it on two occasions, I just had no idea how uncomfortable esphogus inflammation could be. I thought no biggy, that's what PPI 's are for..... except in my case nothing is helping. Today I'm getting some relief - pray it lasts. @@onmyway14 - get well soon. I'm sorry you are in the hospital. That's a bummer. Did you feel like something was stuck in your throat too?

No acid reflux or any stomach issues prior to surgery. :-(

I'm in the same boat with you... just posted my situation here. Following your thread to see if others bring more suggestions. I'm sorry you are going thru this.

Have to be careful with foods that have crispy edges. Have to dip them in a sauce or liquid to help. Ex: tempura shrimp.... have to dip them. In general, I really listen to my sleeve and stop when full. Don't push it.

Hi guys, I'm over the 2 month mark since VSG. I write this trying to see if others have had similar challenges and can offer any tips. 6+ weeks of throat pain and feeling like something is stuck in my throat. Non stop and impacting quality of life. CT scan, upper GI are normal. Endoscopy shows esphogus is inflammed consistent with acid due to reflux and GERD. I reflux on everything - Protein shakes, yogurt.... have tried nexium double dose, Prevacid, take rolaids, tums, gavascon.... no relief. On rx called Reglan and now pain meds. Weight loss is slow but about 1-2 lbs. A week because I'm not working out as I'm in discomfort. I pray no one else is going thru this. Surgeon did warn me that reflux and GERD can result after vsg. Surgeon has been extremely supportive and helpful. Any suggestions or thoughts? I'd do anything to not be in this situation. Help.

Totally normal. Deep breaths.... this is a long term aporoach.

my best advice would be to NOT base your success indicator solely on the scale. Think about how awesome it's going to be when you drop size after size. You are going for a long term solution and that might include the occasional plateau. I'm hearing that it isn't always the simple equation. Hang in there and great job!

B12?

How are all the September friends doing? Started up vitamins this week and feel pretty good. on calcium -- found the gummies coated with fine sugar didn't work for me. Too overly sweet. I found calcium chocolate chews that are like Viactiv or something that starts with a V. hit the plateau and just keeping patient. Thinking of you guys!

Down 1 lb. Surgery weight: 247, cw: 228. Thanksgiving goal is 215.

Way to go!

I'm game to meet up.

Let's do it, Gang! I don't even know if there's a formalized "group" out there but lets' kick it off. I'm Alexsis -- just about 40 and sleeved 9/15/14. Nice to chat with everyone. You have my full support.

I'm here in lake forest. Would love to connect with other sleevers.

Sorry.... so not worth the trouble to get down and the thought of the bun expanding would make we run the other direction.

Count me in too! :-) Surgery: 9/15/14 at 247 CW: 229 Thanksgiving goal: 215 Good luck everyone!

Think about how you would drink a glass of wine.... that is a sip.

My favorite right now are the Ensure high protein

You will do great. Try not to stress. This is a big step and you can do it.

Stalling is completely normal at this phase. Keep working the plan and put the scale on ignore for the next 5 days.

My current favorite -- Fage Greek yogurt and Stevia on top.

Awesome work! Be proud of yourself.