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I had some acid reflux before my op, but nothing too bad. 2 weeks post op, or so, I had a nasty reflux attack, early in the morning. I woke up choking on and coughing up massive amounts of yellow, burning acid bile ..... Scary ! I have been taking Pariet (PPI) since my surgery. If I have food that is too acidic, I get reflux. If I eat the wrong food (bit of chocolate), I get the reflux with the "Foamies" ..... I don't eat the wrong food after that scary episode. I recently changed to the last phase of Soft to more solid food phase. Had really bad reflux for 2 days. Took double doses of Pariet, and Somac, plus liquid Mylanta. Brewed black tea was helpful too. I am seeing my surgeon this Wednesday, and will ask him for Nexium. I too am concerned with osteoporosis, and other side effects of long term PPI use, but I am more afraid of Oesophageal Erosion or even cancer. All I know is that if my food is too acidic, I forget to eat and leave it for too long between meals, if I eat too fast, and if my food is too dense ..... I get reflux, sometimes really bad one.

Great news, great NSV ! Congrats !!!

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I was allowed to add unflavoured Protein powder to my liquids, but I wasn't restricted to clear fluids. Protein really helps with hunger pangs. I had true hunger pangs, even on free fluids. chicken broth helped also. It all got better once I got to the puree stage.

I was sleeved 8th March 2016. I am still on my 2 weekly food phases. In week 7, I was advised I could try some soft red meat. Prior to that on my Soft phase, I was having minced chicken and minced turkey, with stock and cheese sauce. No problems there. I was worried re red meat in my Soft to more Solid phase. Decided to try Shepherds Pie, with minced beef and vegies. So far so good, it is all soft and juicy. Got to chew really well. Wouldn't dare to eat pepperoni or steak yet. Plus my taste buds have changed, and I prefer white meats, such as fish, chicken or turkey these days.

I used to add unflavoured Protein powder to my juices. I also used to add Vaalia natural yoghurt to my V8/tomato juice, blend it really well. Tasted great, but I had to stop drinking tomato type juices, as it gave me real bad reflux. I was adding Vaalia natural yoghurt to my Soups, also. Made them more filling. Tasted really good

Gosh, I had a bit of chocolate in my 3rd week post op, and that made me so ill later. I felt sorry for myself, as I was in the 3rd week stall. The "Foamies" with horrible reflux were a wake up call for me. I am now in my 7th week post op, on Soft to Solid phase, and just had 2 awful days with my allowed, well chewed food. I had lunch recently with a friend, she had a meal, and I had a coffee. I couldn't imagine what eating hard food such as pizza would do to the New Baby Stomach .... After such a costly and major surgery, the possibility of serious complications, leaks, damage to the sleeve, ending up in ER ..... Too dicey to play with your life! If you can't follow the post op instructions already, how are you going to cope later on? I have to see my bariatric Psychologist and Dietician (NUT) as part of my recovery. I hope that you have support of your surgical/medical team. I am sure you want to be alive for your family, right ????? !!!!

NSV, Woohoo !!! Keep up the good work ..... lap dancing ..... next will be pole dancing ....

@@jaxmom I'd love a raccoon !!! I would name him "Rocky", as in Rocky Raccoon ..... Hope you are feeling better soon. 4 days out is really super soon to feel fantastic. Give it time, rest, cry if you need to, and look after yourself. Yes, as mentioned above, it will pass .... You know, I have been to so many places in the USA, and practically lived in LA at a long stage. I flew internationally for Qantas, for many years. Loved coming to the US Never been to Florida, though .... I guess, climate is very similar, as Queensland is very humid and hot in the summers. Take care, sending you hugs

@@BCs 1000 Congratulations on your awesome results !!! How wonderful ! And thanks for sharing that the weight comes off in spurts, but with time, the result is great. If not for my damn thyroid disease, I would have been sleeved July 2015, last year ..... Oh well, it wasn't meant to be, so I am in recovery now. 7 weeks post op. Cheers

I was on liquids for 2 weeks after my op, then 2 weeks of purees, then 2 weeks on soft foods, now on 2 weeks soft/more solid phase. I have had reflux on and off, so I am on PPIs daily for now. Last 2 days have been tough, as the reflux was really bad, and nausea was bad. I had some Stemetil from a previous procedure, and this helped my nausea. I had to take double doses of Pariet and Somac, as the reflux was hell! I am going back to more runny soft foods for now. See my surgeon on Wednesday, will ask for Nexium script. I re-discovered my Madura Premium leaf tea .... made few pots, drinking it black and it helps my poor tummy. I am in 7th week post op. @ I am glad you triple checked everything. You may be in the very lucky category

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Some Soups don't require mixing, it says so on the can. However most soups require adding Water, maybe bit of milk, and blending it well. After cooking it, I was adding bit of runny yoghurt to my soups. Don't know re how the pouch feels, as I never had an unmixed soup.

@ Congratulations on the surgery and no dramas post op! I only had little nausea, perhaps once in the hospital, and tolerated my drinks well. I only had little pain, and was aware of sips going down my oesophagus. My large drain tube hurt the most, and It was a relief to have it taken out later. Not everyone gets a drain tube though. I am on more solid phase now, started last Wednesday, and yesterday and today I have really bad Reflux. Even my anti-reflux med is not really working. I am seeing my surgeon next week, and will ask for a different script. I stick to my allowed food and measures, chew slowly, eat slowly, and the reflux doesn't care about that. Not everyone gets reflux either. @@FinallyFree! Congrats on your op! Yes, we do have wonderful surgeons here!

@@sbdooly73 Woohoo !!! Congratulations

@@aussiecosy Will do! And if you are down my way, please let me know. coffee sounds great

@@mmy Best of luck for the 30th April. Hope all goes well for you!

@ Awesome ! Well done !!! Glad you are doing well The new chapter has started ! Best Wishes to you Hi, @@aussiecosy, greetings from the Goldy Coast to the Sunny Coast. I actually lived on Bribie Island, after my move from Sydney. Used to visit Noosa frequently, and enjoyed the Rainbow Beach 4WD on the way up,and on the way down ....

LOL, But of course ! All of the above, @@KindaFamiliar Not sure re kissing skills though ...... no experience with that

Great news, @@sbdooly73 Congratulations !!! Not long to go then. Good luck with the insurance.

Helllloooooo !!! I am on the Gold Coast, QLD since 2002. Before my move, I lived most of my life in Sydney (Bondi Beach) .... My Sleeve was 7 weeks ago, and the worst thing for me was thinking and worrying about it Pre-op. I'm still here, healthier and happier! @, congratulations ! PM me if I can be of any help. @@aussiecosy, where in QLD are you? @@KindaFamiliar, love your posts and your sense of humour Any more Aussies around on this site ? Say hello, please

Great topic, great answers ! I'm not there yet, but I needed to hear this.

@@mmy, When I first enquired about WLS last year, May 2015, I was at 32 BMI. I was already freaking out re my rapid weight gain, of 28 kg ..... I never had this problem before until 2014 Routine tests showed thyroid disease, so I had to put off my WLS for about 9 months, till my thyroid stabilised ..... By late February 2016, I managed to pile on another 12-13 kg, and my weight ballooned to 101 kg , BMI 37.1 My surgeon would have operated on me at 32 BMI, to prevent future health risks and to help my deteriorating emotional state. Unfortunately, with my Hyperthyroid (Graves Disease), it was too risky to be operated on. All up, I put on 41 kg (90 Ibs) in a 2 year period (was always slim before). If I did not have this surgery, I probably would be Double my normal weight now ..... I felt I was the only person on the planet that was obese with Hyperthyroid .... even though I now know that I had this disease most of my life, and it kept me slim until 2014. I have no regrets, I lost good amount of weight 7 weeks post op, for my height. I still have a long way to go, but each day is bit better .... My NUT revised my goal weight to 68-70 kg, and I was Not happy with that. I downgraded my goal weight to 65 kg (from 60 kg) I am starting to look better, my face is changing, my aches and pains and other health issues with my rapid weight gain are improving, I am happier, and life is getting better. Good Luck and Best Wishes

What about Protein intake, is it higher than carbs? Frequency of your meals? I find if I go over the 3 hour mark, I get ravenous. Alcohol, any stress, any recent illness ? Any new medications? Anything different for you recently, @@cbruce125 ? This post is really helpful, looking forward to more replies.

Yes, I mainly use the website for the MyFitnessPal. Adjusted everything on their website. I have the app, but find it easier to use on my Mac. I just couldn't edit my earlier post here, on this forum .....