8petals

@@mskittykat03 You look absolutely AMAZING!! ???? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Excellent question! I have GERD and my surgeon still recommended the sleeve. I questioned it once I learned that people have issues with GERD post op sleeve. The practice keeps telling me that they mostly see GERD resolved after sugery. But Im thinking.... not according to what I keep reading. Im so confused because my nut is a 2nd generation gastric surgeon who's been doing this over a decade. I've only heard good things about him and I love his bedside manner. Has anyone with GERD previous to gastric sleeve had it resolve afterwards? If not, did it stay the same or worsen? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal @@Dee~Dee I'm 4 months out, and mine has gotten worse. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@red67stang I don't know what I'd do if I wasn't allowed mashed potatoes. ???? I'm almost 4 months post-op and still have hard days, but my sleeve will only hold so many different foods, one being mashed potatoes. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

Good Luck! ???? Can't wait to see the before and after pics !! I can't wait to get mine done. (I'm only 2 months post-op, so it won't be for awhile lol) Sending prayers for a safe and gentle surgery and recovery! XO Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

One of my favorites! ???? First thing I ate during my soft food phase. I'm 2 months post-op today! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@krissyleigh It definitely can! My surgeon wanted me to have RNY instead of VSG because of my acid reflux. He said the sleeve could make it worse. I take 40 mg of Protonix a day which has helped, but during my surgery, he also did a hernia repair which could have been the cause to my acid reflux and heartburn. But to answer your question, YES! And every surgeon is supposed to tell you the side effects to each weight loss surgery. It also could have been something you ate, but if it's happening more frequently, I would contact your surgeon. I also don't know how many weeks/months post-op you are, but heartburn is also very common in the first 6 months. I hope this helps you some, and that you start feeling better! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App I just realized you're still pre-op. I would ask your surgeon about it. Have you had an EGD done? It could also be a hernia which they'll repair while they do your sleeve. ???? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@krissyleigh It definitely can! My surgeon wanted me to have RNY instead of VSG because of my acid reflux. He said the sleeve could make it worse. I take 40 mg of Protonix a day which has helped, but during my surgery, he also did a hernia repair which could have been the cause to my acid reflux and heartburn. But to answer your question, YES! And every surgeon is supposed to tell you the side effects to each weight loss surgery. It also could have been something you ate, but if it's happening more frequently, I would contact your surgeon. I also don't know how many weeks/months post-op you are, but heartburn is also very common in the first 6 months. I hope this helps you some, and that you start feeling better! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck! The pain was tolerable compared to the nausea/vomiting. They gave me Benadryl, Zofran, and an anti nausea patch in the hospital because the nausea and vomiting was brutal. It barely touched it! I'm 5 weeks post-op and still vomit at least twice a week, but I do not regret my decision for a second. Vomiting IS normal. I'm 41 pounds down already!! The gas pain (for me) was helped with just walking. I still have some issues with constipation, but I take a stool softener if it's been a few days. Prayers for a smooth surgery, and recovery. See you on the loser's bench!???? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@GSleeve822 Can you but Unjury at the store or is it best to order online? Thank you for your advice! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@Thea1965 I'll try that, thank you! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@mandrey Yes, I was drinking them prior and was able to tolerate them. For my pre-op diet, I drank two a day. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm a little over 4 weeks post-op right now. I'm supposed to be getting in 60 grams of Protein a day. There's absolutely no way I'm getting that much in. I cannot stomach Protein shakes of any kind. As soon as I take a sip, I vomit. I've tried several different brands, flavors, and kinds. I don't know what it is, but my sleeve hates them. I do eat food with protein, but being that I can only eat 1-2 oz of food at a time, it's still not nearly enough of my daily protein intake I'm supposed to be getting. I know they have Protein Bars and Cookies. Do you think that would help? If anyone has any suggestions and/or something I can buy, PLEASE let me know. I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! XO Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@SwampBillies The vomiting has gotten 80% better! My doctor said if it didn't get better throughout the weekend, he'd do an EGD to make sure I don't have a stricture, but now I'm able to hold down a lot more foods than before. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App @@#thebestofme Hummus is my go to food! If nothing else is sitting right, hummus it is! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@dede_mont I'm feeling SO MUCH better. I still vomit from time to time, but nothing like before. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Damn... That looks good!???? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@dede_mont I'm thinking my doctor will tell me the same tomorrow; to either go back to puréed or full liquids. Right now, he has me back on full clear liquids, but I still have been sick all day. I'll update everyone tomorrow. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@deannasdiet Thank you so much! Me too! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@deannasdiet I'm actually going to my surgeon's tomorrow because I've been on clears and I'm still vomiting. Hopefully, it's still just my body adjusting and nothing more. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I found taking tiny bits of food to be helpful. If you take too big of a bite, your food might not be chewed small enough. And eating really slow is very important. And drinking in between meal so you don't fill with gas. I don't know if this will help or if you are doing all this already. Just trying to help Sent from my SM-S902L using the BariatricPal App @@Tweety Bird I'm already doing all of that. but tysm for your response. I'll try again in the morning, and try and mash my food more in my mouth until it's a puréed consistency rather than just a "soft food." Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@pet195959 I'm still thankful I had it done too. And I'm so thankful I'm able to keep my Vitamins down, as well as my Protein and Water. I'm on the same medication as you too. I've actually been on it since there day after surgery. After waking up from surgery, I immediately had nausea and vomiting. I was hoping it was *just* from surgery, but I guess it'll be a little longer for me. Thank you so much for your reply! How long after surgery were you finally able to hold down some foods? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm a little over 2 weeks post-op (my surgery was on July 25th.) I've been on soft foods since last Friday. I've thrown up every food I've tried since then. The rule is, if I vomit is to go back to Clear liquids for 24 hours. My body is fine on full liquids, just not food. I've tried a ricotta bake, egg salad, mashed potatoes, and chicken salad. I'm chewing my food enough, and I'm using the 30/60 rule, but within minutes, I get awful indigestion which causes me to vomit. Has anyone else been through this? I'm kind of scared. I know my body is still healing, and adjusting to it's new stomach. Am I just healing slower than the average person? I am getting my 64 oz. of fluids in and getting in about 60 grams of Protein a day, as well as my Vitamins. Is this okay? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

@@krazy kat I'm 30, and I'm pre-menopausal as it is (I had a hysterectomy at 27.) I just had my sleeve done on Monday. I know I'm not far out at all, but so far other than the normal recovery symptoms (pain, nausea, indigestion,) I'm mentally feeling good. The only other thing that is bugging me is ever since surgery I am up every hr or two throughout the night. I get sleep, but I'm not well rested. This could be due to just the recovery process as well and trying to get comfortable. Thank-you for posting this, I'm going to follow. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Splinters, too? Ouch. Is "Dub" short for "Rub-a-dub-dub?" (That's a rhetorical question.) @@8petals, I'm glad that, despite the first day's brutality, your attitude is great. @@WLSResources/ClothingExch thank-you, me too! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@Candygyrl Hahahahahahahaha! No, it doesn't sound bad at all. TMI, but even when I'm in the mood, I have a hard time climaxing. It really starts to piss me off lol. It sucks because I'm only 30, I'm supposed to be in my prime or whatever they say. However, my PCP said if it didn't improve, he would prescribe something for me. I was offered hormones by my OB to help with the pre-menopausal symptoms, but I refuse to take them. My body has been through enough. I want to do this as naturally as possible. The good news is my one remaining ovary (which I'm praying to God does NOT need to be removed because it would kick me into full menopause) is still functioning and working, so that's awesome. I honestly feel bad for my fiancé because he doesn't understand how you can't have a libido, and it's so hard to try and even explain it to him. Then again, his is always through the roof; he's always for whatever, whenever lol. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App @@WLSResources/ClothingExch My anxiety wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I cried before going back to the holding area, but once they gave me anti-anxiety meds, I was feeling great, and I barely even remember anything after being brought into the OR. I gotta admit, the first 24 hrs were pretty brutal. The vomiting/nausea was awful, and they tried 4 different meds for it. The day after, it was a lot better, and now I just have awful acid reflux which I'm on meds for, and I know it's normal to suffer from it. So, would I do the surgery all over again? ABSOLUTELY! I'm not even a week out, and I already feel a huge difference. I guess there's other things my fiancé and I can do lol. But seriously, I'm definitely not feeling up to it just yet. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Don't worry........you will most likely be tapping into a whole new level of animalistic urges as the weight falls off. Your fiancé may wake up think his member was used as a scratching post by the neighborhood cats. Rest up and recover. It'll be Game On soon enough. @@Dub I sure hope so! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I just had my surgery last Monday, July 25th. I'm on Clear liquids until Monday, which is when I can transition to full liquids, then it'll be puréed starting Wednesday until I get the okay from my surgeon on Friday when I see him to move to soft foods. I figured I'd write this as one post versus 3 different ones: On full liquids, I'm planning on drinking mainly Protein drinks. Is there anything else I can have? If you have any recommendations with healthy puréed foods, please leave them below. And finally, what were some of the first foods you reintroduced back into your system? The only other thing that is concerning me is that I do feel very hungry. I've been craving food. I'm not going to eat because I know both my belly and body need to heal. Is this normal? I'm definitely getting in enough fluids. Am I actually hungry or do I just *think* I am? I also wanted to ask, and this may sound like a silly question, but how does your body tell you when you're full once you begin eating food again? Sorry, for all the questions, I just want to hear others suggestions and opinions. Thank you in advance! XO Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App