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@@Andi07 I use the MUAC Body peel. http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/5-Acid-Body-Peel_p_212.html I love MUAC, and I have used their products for years. Their body products work great. Make sure your brush has natural bristles. http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Bristle-Contoured-Wooden-Handle/dp/B0016ISD04/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1458597073&sr=8-7&keywords=dry+skin+brushing What I do is dry skin brush, then acid peel, then shower, Follow up with Bio oil on my problem areas, arms/upper inner thighs/stomach, and almond oil all over, once the oil settles and little, I follow up with Vitamin E cream, or MSM lotion.

And forgive me for my poor choice of words. I'm lucky in that I have options since I have the resources to pay for a procedure that likely will prevent me from developing esophageal cancer, as that's where I'm heading since there is so much stomach acid splashing up damaging my esophagus. But in my view, the insurance company sure as hell is forcing me (or those like me who don't have the financial ability to pay for the procedure) to convert to bypass, and face the potential side effects/surgical risks if I want to "cure" the problem by utilizing the benefits I pay for. Like I said, I'm very fortunate that I can pull out my checkbook and have the procedure tomorrow. But I pay for an insurance policy and I would like the individuals who work for that company to pull their heads out of their assholes and (1) read my medical records; (2) approve medication that offers some relief of my symptoms rather than insist that I try Omeprazole or other lower level PPIs which provide no relief (a fact that is reflected in my medical records); and (3) stop insisting on a medical procedure that I CAN'T HAVE because of my lack of a fundus. I would be more accepting if there was some actual thought behind the denial. So, you're right. The company is not "forcing" me to accept their very generous offer to pay for a conversion to bypass. Except they kinda are, if I want any insurance coverage. They've presented me with the textbook definition of a Hobson's Choice, since they disclaimed liability for any alternative treatments. I pity the poor person who doesn't have the financial means to make decisions regarding their care without relying on insurance coverage. Sorry if my position regarding the workings of insurance companies in the healthcare arena is distasteful to your sensibilities. A lot people that post here think Drs are Gods also and people should be grateful for whatever Drs what to do for or with them, not realizing they are paid professionals like everyone else. I work for myself and I am moderately comfortable so I have more options when it comes to healthcare than most people. If you lack financial means, healthcare really sucks. In your position I would just pay out of pocket for the surgery I want and avoid the gastric bypass. Good luck.

The sleeve was classified as experimental a few years ago, until they realized it was cheaper option with fewer complications than RNY.

You can low carb for 7 to 10 days and drop that 5lbs, just the little bit of fat you lose and the Fluid from your liver should do it. i would replace 2 meals with Protein shakes. This also helps you learn which shakes you like prior to surgery.

I really hate these Drs that make people jump through extra hoops, and "earn" their surgery and "prove" their dedication. It is just an ego trip for the Drs. The fact she already lost weight on the pills before should be enough. Her weight is so low, she is going to lose and get denied by insurance. They are professionals being paid for a service, the fact that some of them try to treat their patients like children or pets, is so annoying.

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If you feel like you can control yourselfand you have a good relationship with food, then surgery will just make it all easier. You can eat less and not feel deprived. It removes the "stress" of dieting. At least in my case.

Do you track what you eat? Your food log might help.

That's very interesting. I will try taking some Mylanta. Thanks a bunch for the info. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Try pepcid, but talk to your doctor, they can give you a script. A lot of people come home with one.

See the doctor, don't let things drag on.

Maybe? Perhaps finding a therapist to work through your feelings with would be a good idea.

Your body doesn't adjust the acid production to your new stomach right away. If you aren't taking an anti acid, please ask your doctor for one. If you are on one ask for an increased dose. The nerves in your stomach aren't even reconnected for pain, that is excess acid. BTW these are all things my nurse explained to me in the hospital. My nurse in addition to working with bariatric patients was 6 months post op.

Google dry skin brushing and you will find images. You want to brush towards your lymph nodes. Lymphatic massages help also. Basically with dry skin brushing you make your skin thicker and it acts more like a natural girdle and helps hold in cellulite etc. From your picture I am guessing you are African American, our skin is already thicker so dry skin brushing can really help and bring some rapid results. If you brush and do body chemical peels you can really tighten your skin up. I am having good results with dry skin brushing, chemical peels, bio oil and Vitamin e cream, the when I work out I use a menthol base cream with a neoprene suit.

Citrus fruits are a ton of sugar and acid. Since a lot of people have Gerd issues, not really the best choice. Berries are the best fruit choices. Strawberries, blue berries, etc

At 8 months I drink Water basically like a normal person. I can't chug 16oz without breathing like I did before surgery but I can drink 8oz in a couple minutes taking big gulps and sips. It gets easier at 6 weeks, easier at 3 months and at 6 months you are almost to normal people level. You just have to wait for the swelling to go down and then for the healing. If you are really heavy you should start with walking anyway and give your joints a rest.

You could eat the meat, but the tortilla is a no go. At least probably not till maintenance or maybe buy the low carb tortillas at the grocery. If you are 12 days out dreaming about taco bell, you have a rough road in front of you. Make your own taco meat at home. I have chicken fajitas just the meat and veggies with sour cream and cheese in a bowl. I make it at home so I know what's in it.

I wouldn't use a blender with shakes right after surgery. It whips air into your shakes making them thicker and harder to drink. I used a Blender Bottle. Thin shakes make it easier to drink and meet your Protein goals. Later I used by bullet when I made iced coffee with unflavored Protein powder.

I too am unable to be as active because of my children and some health issues but I do walk a lot . Thank youmy wife and I are both getting surgery next week but we're wondering how people can exercise without being able to drink a lot of water at once or really consume very many calories...Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App I didn't exercise. I just waled 2-5 miles a day and lost that way. I didnt start exercisin until I could drinkmwater normally and calories were over 800 everyday. You can lose weight without exercise. I think it iseasier and faster weight loss not to exercise but to just walk. If you burn a lot of calories working out, you have to guess on increasing your calories enough that you don't go into starvation mode. And keep that balance.

The growling that people think in in their stomach after surgery is actually their intestines waking up and working post anesthesia. Most of the digestive noises people hear are intestines not stomach. Head hunger is pretty real until you can start eating. Try to focus on other things.

I never would have thought one square would have done it for me either, but they are $5 a bar and I can only buy them one place. I try to make them last as long as possible. I find that a taste of anything I am craving satisfies that craving. Surgery worked really well at making a disconnect for me between my brain and my stomach. I also don't feel like I need to eat something until I am stuffed to enjoy it. Just a taste is enough. Plus if I want more it is there for later. It took a lot of mental work to get to this point.

@@Smye I'm sorry if my language upset you. Married people dating really grates on my nerves. I will stay put of your threads in the future.

My best advice is to go to bed early and sleep as much as possible. Also, don't watch TV. I binge watched Fat Doctor from the UK start to finish 2 times over those 10 days of pre-op. My pre-op was all liquids and very few calories. I had no energy. I didn't bother walking or working out, since most of the time I was light headed.

They are wrong, just go along with what they want, so you can get cleared for surgery but after you have surgery, report that psychologist to the state board. I am not even joking. She is not qualified to give out medical advice.

Don't use food as a crutch (which I already think you know), even "healthy" food (I wouldn't consider carrots a low carb healthy choice). What works for me, is replacing things I like with low carb healthy options. They also happen to be expensive, hard to come by and sometimes time consuming to make. Which helps naturally curb my consumption of them. You have to work with your personal limitations, and not work around them. I know when I am on my period I want chocolate (even though I don't even like chocolate), so I have one tiny square of stevia sweetened chocolate, that is about 20 calories. Or I have a Protein bar. I keep options around that make it easy for me to stay on plan. This is a diet, it is a lifestyle, there is no cheating, just different choices.

@@haleymarie A psychologist isn't a medical doctor and should be advising your about your weight loss and what you can expect. It is pretty unethical in my opinion. A masters degree or a Doctorate of Science does not make you a MD. Next to you see her tell her that, and hopefully find someone else to see. The psychologist is probably using the excess weight chart estimate. http://www.obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-bypass/how-much-can-i-expect-to-lose Something like that. The thing is, you can lose whatever you want to lose. If you decide you want to keep losing and you make it a serious goal for yourself. You will probably lose 70 or 80lbs just follwing the program in 6 months with little effort, then after that is going to require more work, possibly. You are really young so I think the weight will come off pretty easy, if you can resist alcohol. The next time the psychologist offers you medical advice, tell her you are going to report her ass.