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Agreed....foamies are not pleasant. It does get better @@jenjenp Actually there are many times I forget all about the surgery until I start eating too fast and my stomach quickly puts a halt to it. I can only speak for myself, but I know some days I can handle certain foods, and the very next day I could try the same exact thing and it be the worst thing I could have done. My biggest complaint with all of this is now I simply do not get hungry and if I didn't set an alarm to remind me to eat, on busy days at work I'd totally forget. Never thought I'd hear myself say that. Lol. I still have bad days, as we all do, but it's those bad days the make the good ones so much brighter!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks @@peaches agnes , but I am way beyond feeling like I did then. I'm 5 months out and life couldn't be any better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@OKCPirate Still hard to wrap my head around that this is working, but as my surgeon says....the numbers don't lie. And I'm 44.

Realizing you have gone from a size 24 to a 16, in under 14 weeks, does wonders for the soul. I'm actually on my way to the second workout for the day. This is gonna be an awesome summer!!

Ok, V......following up just for you!!! I just got off the phone with my bariatric surgeon. All is well. He told me where the RX said to take on an empty stomach, I just need to eat a little yogurt or something first. He said from here on out that would be the best practice prior to all meds. Gotta head to work. Thanks again for all the great suggestions cause I.....DO NOT.....LIKE BEING NAUSEAS!!!!

@@Kaze @@Shrinkinqtpi I am a huge peppermint oil fan. I use it for everything from adding it to my shampoo, using it for migraines, placing a few drops in my Water, and it even helps me relax enough at night to go to sleep. Unfortunately I'm out and my order won't be here till next week. ???? I've tried both eucalyptus and lemon tonight, but they just aren't working. Did get some relief from the ginger ale and mint tea, also when all else fails.....I start "huffing" alcohol swabs. Oddly enough in a pinch it works. Hopefully my dr(s) can give me a little insight in the morning. Have a good night all!!

@@Inner Surfer Girl I am 13 weeks out. He does not know I was placed on them simply because I did not see him, or call him. I was in too much pain to think about it. However, the Prednisone is listed as one of the approved medications that was in the info book I was given from his office prior to my surgery so I'm going to take that as him giving approval. I will still call his office in the morning, though.

Thanks ladies. I have ginger ale and mint tea. I feel so crummy I didn't think of either of those, but will give them a try. @@Valentina my bariatric surgeon is 3 hours away, so no I just went to my PCP. She does know of my surgery though. And I know it's the Prednison. It's just never bothered me before, but I guess with the sleeve I can't handle the normal dosage required. I had just planned on calling my PCP, but I will check with my bariatric dr as well.

Unfortunately Tuesday I threw out my lower back rearranging furniture. Yesterday I could barely walk so I headed to the dr. I was given a steroid shot and a steroid pack for the next 6 days. This has never bothered me prior, so I'm assuming it's the new stomach. I am so nauseated. I've taken Tums, my omeprezol, and Zofran. No relief at all. Any suggestions to get me through until I can call the office in the morning? I know I'm old enough to suck it up, but I can handle just about anything besides feeling like this.

Thank you @@tavilez12 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Um.....yeah!!! At 12 weeks out I kinda understand what it might be like to be a hormonal teenage boy . Lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for this. Been a rough morning, so it couldn't have come at a better time!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

All together now..... GOOD MORNING, @@KindaFamiliar!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, ladies!!! @@KristenLe Maybe one day soon I'll get complimented on my arse instead of "you can really see it in your face". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, ladies!! Today is one day I don't mind being surrounded by mirrors. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App