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Well mine was Nov.11. And i too still have some regrets but it's up and down . I go from happy about losing the weight to regrets when I can't figure out when, how much, and how long to eat that won't hurt me, like getting it down, then when to stop so i won't throw it back up. Not to mention the awful acid reflux and all these d*@n bubbles. Ugh! But then I I'm ok when I can actually get something down that tastes good and mastering the "chew every bite of food 20 times" rule. Which is really the key, I think. Because I've always had to eat fast because it was always in the go, with timed breaks and all on my jobs. But it will get better. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Me too, the popcicle slushy. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

It's horrible what's happened to you! I'm so sorry. I hope you find d the right doctor to get you fixed up for good.

I was sleeved on 11/11/15. And I have had so many complications, too many to name. But now I think it because I started helping out a friend's restaurant a day before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving day was the first day of my pureed diet stage. I may have switched to soon or something. Because I never quite achieved my Fluid intake prior to switching over to pureed. And I'm waking up every 2-3 hours each night because of heartburn, indigestion and of course the #1 biggy the dreaded, Acid reflux, which I might add, that I have never had before! And so I had to leave work early today because I was so sleepy and ever since this morning I have felt like there was a big knot of pureed chicken stuck in my chest/esophagus all day. So having a feeling it wasn't going to go away on its own, I took a laxative this morning at work. Finally got some relief about 5pm today still the iky indigestion feeling in my chest, and still don't feel like I could eat or drink anything. Really kinda scared to. And I been sleeping since I got home from work. From about 2pm to 7pm. So I guess that's good. I slept past the 3hr mark. But will I be able to sleep tonight? Oh well, those are my gripes for the day. Help! Please tell me someone else has successfully conquered this and tell me how! Please!

Yes, I'm on Prevacid and Carafate liquid 30mins before meals. My first post op visit was day before Thanksgiving and she added the Carafate then. The Prevacid or Prilosec after surgery. And I even add a Zantac in between if I feel I need it. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Thanks, I think you're right. I'm gonna let up on the activity. I do think I tried to jump back into things too quickly and and if I just give myself more time to rest and heal, I'll feel better. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Thanks, sounds like good advice . Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Day of surgery 11/11/15 2nd pick, Thanksgiving day

I'm so glad to hear it gets,better! I'm just a little over 2 weeks. And I have had many regrets and wondered the same thing. Have I made an irreversible mistake ! But then it'll pass and am glad I did it. But I still really wish I could have done it on my own tho. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Amen to that! I've a couple of those instances where I had one bite too many and paid dearly for it. That too, is my biggest challenge , eating so slow and taking such small bites. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

No, I can't say that I have. Not any more than I usually am. Which was a lot. But it is important that you have a great support system in place right now. That is very important. Feel better soon Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Are you walking at all. My doctor warned me about getting blood clots if I didn't stay on top of my walking. And I mean every single day since surgery. Heck,even the day of. I was maybe back from recovery and hour or 2 if that long, and they had me up walking. I was crying like hell but, walking. Plus my trapped gas was so bad nobody had to tell me to walk. Heck, it was so bad I'd be on my treadmill while drinking my Protein shake so that I wouldn't get gas. And it helped a lot. Plus if was still too long, I'd get up and walk. Because maybe a week or less out, my legs and feet would get numb and tingly and yep you guessed it, I walked. And I've not had any more problems. Aside from the fact I have had a few minor chest pains under my left breast . If it becomes a problem I'll call my doctor. I hope this helps. Good luck Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

That's what I was going to suggest was the Zofran. They gave it to me at hospital and a script for home too. It really helps, and believe me I've had to use it quite a few times early on, but none the last few days. Hope this helps. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Kinda my plan too. Except it will be my first day of pureed foods. So I plan to puree about 2 ozs of turkey and gravy so it will be soft enough and find enough to go down . Then hopefully I won't have to puree the dressing and puree some collards greens. So I'm guessing about an ounce of dressing with gravy and an ounce of collard greens. And pray it all goes down well. Only thing is I think it will be a bit of drag having to drag my little blender with me and slip into the kitchen to puree my dinner and come back to the table with my plate looking like it's baby food. Hey may be a good idea to start out slow and actually buy some baby food the day before, in order to get my stomach ready for Thanksgiving. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

I tried a big thick wedge pillow I had bought for my mom when she was having trouble breathing. This was a lifesaver! ! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like a nightmare. Good luck! I sure hope everything works out for the best this time. It's so scary to hear this, I just got sleeved 11/11/15. Having some problems but mine sounds pretty petty and minimal compared to yours . I too have a problem with acid reflux sometimes and had to go to ER Sunday night because I was dehydrated from vomiting after trying to mix the Greek Triple Zero yogurt with my carton of Premier Protein shake. And I mixed it with my little ninja like blender and it has a lot of bubbles afterwards and I think that's what starts it. I feel a rabid dog foaming at the mouth and my throat tries to close up. Second time, so that's it for me , never again. Good luck though, I pray it gets so much better.

You look great, but complications like what? And 3 years later? Really?

Awesome! I loved my TaeBo when it first came out. Now can't use it it was VHS LOL!! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Thanks JourneyInside. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Okay, what's the deal with all this trapped gas!? OMG! I am so tired of it! What can I do? My left shoulder hurts almost all the time. I've tried everything, I walk after my meals, I finally got up to 72ounces yesterday and I was miserable . I took 2 Gas X before bed, didn't help. I just kept tasting the minty taste of it trying to come back up. So I gave up and went back downstairs and got back on the treadmill yet again, still no complete relief . Then I stayed up and cleaned my house till 5:30 am. Back up @ 8am. Up ever since. So now today I've only had 28-30 ounces tonight and 1 Gas X, an oxycodone and an Excedrine. Still same shoulder pain. But as type seem to be easing up. What am I doing wrong? ?? Please help. Desperate for answers. Oh and my surgery was 7 days ago. Please tell me this ends soon.

Looking good! Sexy before, but super sexy now! Great job!

Wow! You are doing it girl!!! Keep up the great work!

Great start! I can really see a difference already ! Great job!

I had it a days after surgery, still in hospital. But I think it was because I was so far behind on my Fluid intake. Once I increased it, I hadn't had it anymore since. I hope this helps. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Thanks, I used dumbbells too and moved my arms a lot too. But the side bends are new. Definitely going to try. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

I agree . Mine seemed a too fast too, but I checked my blood pressure and it was fine. Just try checking it first. Good luck Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk