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@@downsizingdiva My doctor has me taking an additional dose of Omeraprazole in the late afternoon. That has helped me as of late. Maybe talk to your doctor about increasing your dosage?

@@Mocha2871 Go Shotey! Go out and party like it's yo birthday! Congratulations!

Congratulations! I know you are nervous, waiting for that day fills you with so much anxiety. Just find someone to talk to about it. Talk their ears off! Watch youtube videos of others who have gone through VSG surgery. The videos and talking helped me not to be so nervous. Good luck!

@@CanyonBaby That sounds like great advice! I am going to try that!

I am 4 weeks post-op. I never had pain or discomfort from my incisions. I did have terrible gas and spasms until my first BMvmt 4 days after surgery. After that it's been hit and miss with the spasms. Had some issues with artificial sweeteners, but things are finally looking up! Hang in there!

@@downsizingdiva So glad you are feeling better!

@@downsizingdiva How do you feel about your Protein drinks? Are you drinking your protein? Is the sweet flavor getting unbearable? That was my problem. I cut out the fake sugar sweetened drinks, yogurt, Jello, etc and I now crave food and enjoy eating it. Try it?

I am almost 4 weeks post-op and this has opened my eyes to the possibility of pitfalls and set-backs. I didn't think you could take in all of that food until about a year out. This is a good warning to us newbies not to be too anxious to "eat what we want." It is a good idea to journal our food and beverage intake on a daily basis so that we can be accountable and be able to go back and see what we did right or wrong over a particular period of time. Do you think it is a good idea to go back to basics for a few days after a binge? By "back to basics" I mean, a few days of high Protein, no carbs and lots of Water.

@@Bonawanabfree I get that "tired of sweet flavors" feeling. I had to quit drinking the pre-sweetened Protein drinks and drink mixes. For me, I think the artificial sugars were keeping me from wanting to eat anything. I love savory food. When your food choices are broader you will be able to season and spice up your meals for more variety in flavor. I am 4 weeks post-op on Wednesday and will move to soft foods stage tomorrow (previously on pureed stage). So many more food options will be available to me then. I am so looking forward to it! Be patient. It will get better!

@@kimpossible67 Congrats! Go get it!

@@tammy-c That's the attitude! Get it Girl!

I didn't tell anyone about my surgery except for my spouse, mother and children. That limits who I have to talk to about this journey. That being said, they are all supportive and they care, they listen. I am almost 4 weeks post-op and every day brings new challenges and new accomplishments. I talk my poor husband's ears off some days about what I am going through. It's funny, I'll say to myself in the morning, "I am not going to talk about myself at all today," but I do. He listens. He makes suggestions, he congratulates. Find "your person" and talk their ears off! If "your person" is not home with you, perhaps you can find someone here in the forums to bond with. Read the posts, I'll bet you find someone who feels exactly as you do. Things will get better...

Wow, ok then. Things got a little heated huh?

@@Idonerds That's a big boost of confidence isn't it! Go Girl!

GNC unflavored whey protein powder is sweetener free, I havent tried it, so no idea if it's easy to take down, but i have tried their other flavors. and you could talk to your surgeon and try a different PPI..Im taking pantaprazole, its working well for me..there are several of them, and they work differently, it may be an option. And i also use Gas X sometimes as well. And yes, i had a bad taste too, it will go away soon..it was weird, Water was actually sweet to me too. Good luck to you, best wishes Thanks for the suggestions! I tried Isopure unflavored whey protein powder over the weekend and it is a much better option for me. I have not had any artificial sweeteners since Friday and that sweet taste is gone from my mouth today. Also, I have noticed that the "foamies" have gone away also. I have never been an artificial sweetener user until I started this journey. I don't think my body likes those particular chemicals. I even tried Stevia, that didn't work either... Anyway, things are looking up!

@@CanyonBaby I am taking antibiotics for a sinus infection right now. I just have to make sure that I take my Calcium citrate two hours before or after my antibiotic dose. Otherwise, I can take sinus pressure medicine as usual. That has a pain reliever in it.

@@downsizingdiva I'm sorry for your discomfort and regret. Have you spoken with your nutritionist about this? Have they suggested smaller meals? Are you spacing your liquids and your solids adequately? I was developing an intolerance to artificial sweeteners which are in all of the ready to drink Protein beverages and most of the powdered mixes. I have since switched to Isopure unflavored and I stopped eating sugar-free this and that and am doing much better. I enjoy cooking so I am looking forward to the variety of foods and seasonings that I will be able to eat again soon in moderation. If you don't cook, perhaps someone close to you can help with food prep? I hope that these feelings of regret will soon pass. If not, maybe you should seek counseling.

@@ishy1985 If you want to have the surgery and you want to be successful, you will do what is required. Simple as that! Good luck!

Ironically, Protein drinks. Artificial sugars.

@@duffslove Hi there! Thanks for asking! I, too, have a terrible taste in my mouth. I think it is from the artificial sweeteners in the Protein drinks. I can't stand artificial sweeteners of any kind. As far as weight loss goes, I am doing well. I've been at the same weight for almost a week now. It has been hard to get the protein in because of the sweetness issue. I am open to suggestions for non-sweetened Protein Drinks or powders. Also, have had frothy saliva and my stomach feels frothy, if that makes sense. I'm on Omerprazole twice daily and I still have to chew a couple of Rolaids during the day. I'm going through some things, but all in all I am glad I had he surgery. I know that things will improve.

@@yoyolifechange11 I'm sorry to hear about your marital troubles. Strength will follow the tears. May I suggest that when your husband gets up to begin his day, before he can ask you what your strategy is for weight loss is for the day, be gone. I mean, get out of the house before he arises and take a brisk walk. Work up a sweat so that he can see the sweat. Sometimes a man needs a visual. You know what I mean? After he sees that you have already taken initiative to begin your day, when he asks the inevitable question, smile and say something like, "I feel really good after my walk, I'll go to the gym and talk with the staff about a fitness plan." The thing is, even if you get the surgery, you will need a fitness plan. And why not implement one now? Stay positive. Have confidence in yourself. Don't let anyone steal your joy nor your faith. Put a smile on your face and keep it moving! Good luck to you...

@@Rogofulm Well thanks for referring me to that article! It sure helps to know the "why" behind the stall.

@@blondebomb You look good! Losing weight gives you your youthful look back! Don't you feel like now you look like you are supposed to look? I can't hardly wait to get to that point!

@@blondebomb Thank you so much for responding. I am glad you are doing well. I was diagnosed in 1990 and have had no organ involvement, but lots of flare-ups with pain and fatigue. I take my plaquenil all at once, 400mg before bed. Unfortunately I am on prednisone at this time, but it is not hurting my weight loss so far, though I am in the dreaded 3rd week stall. Anyway, thanks again for your response! I have hope!

I too, have lupus. I have been trying to find someone on here who has it. I am 3 weeks post-op. I'm on prednisone, plaquenil and other prescription drugs for headaches besides the multi-Vitamins, Calcium citrate, prilosec, ursidiol, and others. I was wondering, if you take any of these medications now, or if you are now off of any of your lupus meds. I am just wondering if I can look forward to finally being off of some of them. Thank you.