Simply_Divine

I was having the same problems until my surgeon & my primary got together & prescribed meds. I'm taking about 3 different meds but they help. I also have a hiatal hernia which causes its own problems. Sometimes it feels like my food is stuck in my throat or at the bottom of my esophagus. When that happens, I usually end up throwing up. Not a good feeling at all! It does get better with time, I promise. I'm praying that my surgeon will go back in & repair this hernia by the first of the year. Best of luck to you!!

I purchased mine from Bariatric Pal and I use the patches. Best decision I could have made!

I was wondering the same thing but found out soon that the bars just sit in my stomach. That was not a good feeling so I decided to stick with getting my protein from foods.

Oh I understand your pain!! I was sleeved on June 7, 2017 and it has not been an easy ride. I have a hiatal hernia that my doctor was unable to repair because of this damn fatty liver. This hernia is causing me a great deal of problems because I now have acid reflux. I have never experienced acid reflux and it's kicking my butt! My doctor says once the hernia is repaired the reflux should go away, but in the meantime I suffer. I'm afraid to eat new things because of the reflux and the horrible extra stomach acids. There's been pain also. I ended up in the ER with a small intestional infection & came home with more meds. Between the reflux and the nausea, I don't know how I'm making it! I'm trying to get all of my protein in, but it's hard. I'm sure that I'm not getting in the recommended 80 grams a day. I hate for anyone to have to go through any kind of hardship. We are supposed to be enjoying our weight loss journeys, but I feel like I'm missing out because of all this acid reflux. My friends that have had the same surgery are not having any problems.

I'm 3 weeks post-op & I have horrible acid reflux. I also have a hernia that my surgeon wasn't able to repair. I'm scared to eat because of the acid reflux. I'm on protonics 2x a day & liquid Carafate 4x a day, but I'm miserable. Does anyone have any suggestions? I can't enjoy my weight loss journey like I want to. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much! I have noticed that warm liquids do help & I'm gonna ask my doc about other meds. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much Kathy. My doc told me that once I lost 100 lbs he would be able to repair the hernia & that would help with the acid reflux. I never had any problems with this before surgery and it's making me regret my decision about the surgery. I just want some relief!!

Hi! I would love to be your sleeve buddy! My surgery date is June 7th also & I'm excited and nervous too!!! I pray that my liver has shrunk enough to allow my surgeon the ability to perform surgery. But I'm so ready!!! How are you doing on your liquid diet?

Yes! I'm having problems with a dry mouth now, but I think mine is a combination of all of the meds I'm taking now. I can't wait for June 7th!!!

Sounds good! I miss meat.... but I know that this is going to be so worth it!! Best of luck to you as well!!

My surgeon actually started surgery! It wasn't until he got the instruments in when he realized that he wasn't going to be able to complete the surgery. I was devastated! I didn't find out until I was taken back to my room. My advice would be to stay on your liquid diet and try to loose as much weight as you can.

Oh that's perfect, thank you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I normally get mine from Wal-Mart. They are kinda pricey (@$7.80) but they are worth every penny because they taste so good! Start out with the strawberry & cream, that's the best flavor in my opinion! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I use orange cream by bariatric advantage & Premier Protein shakes. The Premier protein shakes are my favorite! I love the strawberry & cream, chocolate, caramel. You can't go wrong with these drinks!

Ten also, but I've been on one since April 29th! My original surgery date was May 9th but it didn't happened because my liver didn't shrink enough. My new date is June 7th. I'm so ready & so over chicken broth! My protein drinks keep me full so it's not that bad.

That's great! How long do you have to do a liquid diet?

I'm June 7th also!

Hi, I would love to be your sleeve buddy! My new surgery date is June 7th! My first date was May 9th but when my surgeon wasn't able to do it because my liver didn't shrink enough. So I've been on a liquid diet since April 29th. I am so sick of chicken broth! 😉 Right now I'm drinking 3 to 4 Premier Protein shakes & all the delicious water I want lol! My treat is SF Popsicles & SF Jello.

What kind of protein drinks are you using? I really like Premier Protein. The strawberries & cream is my favorite! My tastes buds are really funny but this is the only protein drink that I can tolerate. 30g protein, 160 calories, 5g carbs, 1g sugar.

I would love to have an option to scan a label/barcode instead of typing in info. Everything needs to be user friendly.

I wasn't able to have my surgery on May 9th because my liver had not shrunk enough. My new date is June 7th!

Hey love...... Congratulations!!! I think we all stressed over the psych eval! I didn't have my surgery on May 9th because my liver had not shrunk so I've been on this liquid diet since April 29th. I have an appt tomorrow & I'm praying for a new surgery date. I'm so over this liquid diet!![emoji23] I'm so ready for the next phase. Good luck with your upcoming appts!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I think I will! Thank you!!

No he was not able to do the surgery! I was devastated....and I didn't find out until I was out of recovery and back in the room with my family. I've been on liquids since April 29th and I haven't lost any weight since May 9th. I have an appointment/weigh in on May 24th & I'm praying that I've lost (shrunk the live) enough to schedule me another surgery date. Y'all please pray for me, I'm trying to keep the faith!

I'm having the same problem. I had a surgery date of May 9th but when my surgeon went to perform surgery, he discovered that my liver did not shrink enough. I lost 15 pounds on my pre-op liquid diet but my liver was still too large. I weighed in last Thursday and I have not lost anything!!! I think I need to stop the Premier Protein shakes and switch back to the Bariatric Advantage.