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sha_sha_Lucas

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  1. Posted · Edited by sha_sha_Lucas

    I feel like totally giving up @@Cervidae! It's hard because the surgery didn't fix my brain. All my mom buys is junk food and my taste buds get so bored. I have a really hard time not eating those little Debbie Snacks and other crap. I don't know what to do

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    You have a tool to use that will help you. Make better choices. You alone can fix your brain. Don't give up too fast. Follow the instructions you were given. Log your food, that is how you will train your brain. Fight the good fight and you will be so proud of yourself????

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    Hi all,

    A quick note of thanks to all of you for the amount of insight, information and advice you all give. It's been incredibly useful. I've spent hours reading posts over the past few weeks.

    I am on week 2 and I'm noticing that my energy is increasing and I'm finding it easier to get in the liquids and shakes - although the shakes take me hours from all that sipping.

    My question relates to Soup. I have been getting fresh soup (choosing runny versions with minimal bits), blending them and then straining. In week 1 I was doing the same but I was only managing perhaps 2 or 3 tbsp before feeling full, so I'd stop.

    This week I am able to get through more runny soup (about 150g). It feels great, and I have so much more energy.

    But I am reading and rereading my post surgery pack and I'm not sure I should be able to swallow this much so soon. I use small spoons and sip but I don't feel sick or full. Is this normal as in because it's runny soup and is a liquid, or (in my panicked mind) have I stretched my pouch already.

    When I have sf jelly (Jello for the US peeps - I'm from the UK), I can only manage maybe a teaspoon or 2 at most so I know the pouch is there!

    I am not sure if I'm worrying unnecessarily but I am cautious not to make mistakes. I have my post surgery follow up in another 2 weeks time.

    Many thanks x

    In the begining, I would walk while drinking the Protein shake. I walked in the mall and sip. I found it easier to sip while walking . When at home, I found it easier to sip while cleaning or cooking.

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  5. Posted

    @@sha_sha_Lucas

    I am glad that different med is working for you! It is such a relief, isn't it? :)

    Now, 6 months post op I am able to wean myself of Nexium now. Only take it every 4-5 days, and I am fine.

    As to the choc muffin, well I fall of the wagon at times with ice-cream or frozen yoghurt. At least it only happens once a month or so, instead of daily in the past.

    Providing we get back to the healthy food ASAP, the weight loss can stall for a while after indulging, but then it starts to fall off again.

    Thanks Viva the battle of the bulges.. It continues ????????

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  6. Posted

    @@sha_sha_Lucas

    Yes, it sounds like reflux. Mine was quite bad. I was on Rabeprazole and Pantoprazole initially, and they did not help me.

    I heard that some other sleevers had the same problem, and it got much better for them once they started using Nexium "Esomeprazole"

    Well, Nexium definitely got rid off all reflux issues for me.

    My surgeon told me to stay on it for 12 months, instead of the usual 3 months post op.

    I recently tried to take it every second evening, and couldn't do it as I felt reflux coming back.

    Everyone is different, so can't really predict when it will get better, or when it will go away.

    For me, prior to Nexium, I had bad bouts of reflux at every food phase change, as well.

    I ate slowly, chewed like mad, followed all the instructions, and still got it.

    I never suffered continuously from reflux before my op. Had it occasionally, but since my op, unfortunately it became a daily companion, till I started using Nexium 40mg.

    Good luck to you. Talk with your surgeon and perhaps try a different script.

    Thanks for the advice.I am taking another medication and it is much easier now. I was also advised by the nurse to eat more frequently. Having said that I had a double chocolate muffin from Mc Donalds today. I feel bad but I just had to have it. I had half and in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. I kept under 800 calories but did not meet my Protein mark....help!

    It looks like I am going to book my surgery today, for Septmeber 21st. Super scared and still wondering at times if I should really be doing it... but I know i'll be a lot happier - and healthier. Anyone gone to Tijuana to Dr.Cabrera or Dr. Guiterrez at Mexico Bariatric Center? Looking for any and all reviews!

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  7. Posted

    SD123,

    Yes, I am really seeing results now. Early post op I didn't have too many issues. I woke up with a large drain on my left side, IV and had some pain, mainly at the drain site. Not everyone gets a drain, I had fair bit of oozing so had this drain. I had no nausea, was so glad to have something to drink finally. I was in the hospital for 3 days, and once at home I had all the stuff for the liquid phase. Sipping was bit uncomfortable initially, and I could feel liquid going down my oesophagus.

    I had bit of nausea at times, took Zofran wafers, and had oxycodone for pain.

    I found the liquid phase the toughest one, as I felt really hungry. I was surprised re this hunger, but I was still quite raw post op, and had fair bit of reflux, even with the prescribed PPI.

    I had a couple of nasty experiences, one was waking up at 3 am, choking on and coughing up acid, burning, foul acid.

    I elevated my pillow, and this happened again few days later.

    I was told to stop drinking Tomato juice, especially in the evenings.

    I also told my surgeon, and asked to be put on Nexium 40mg.

    Nexium really helped with reflux.

    The second scary experience was I started feeling faint, cold and clammy with racing pulse while I was driving. Lucky it was a short drive. Once I got to my appointment, the nurse on duty recognised that I was dehydrated. She gave me Hydralyte to drink, and I was fine 15 minutes later.

    I threw up few times, too dry scrambled egg and after a fatty beef mince.

    I had a terrible reaction to chocolate, reflux from hell! Maybe just as well.

    Other than the liquid phase, other stages of purees, soft and mushies, then more solid food were much better to cope with.

    I had few stalls, and I learnt through this forum that stalls are normal, and that my body will keep adjusting itself at its own pace.

    I still have burps and wind post op. Did not have it before op. It will subside or be gone one day, especially once I get off the PPI.

    I am just plodding along, my appetite is gone, don't feel hungry till late afternoons and at times I have to force myself to eat.

    If there is anything else you would like to know, I'll be happy to share it.

    My health problems are good now, my sugar levels are normal, and my liver is perfect now.

    My hair is thicker, and my face looks 10 years younger!

    So, I am just very happy that I had this surgery :)

    Thanks for sharing. I have burning in my throat at night. I am on pantaloc but noy sure if I should try something else. Will the reflux get better ? I am 4 weeks in.

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  8. Posted

    sha_sha_lucas, I am exercising fiercely lol

    I've slowed down in my weight loss considerably, but am seeing the fat melt away still. I went in today for a check in with the doc and started with 100 pounds of fat down to 76 pounds of fat now. I've lost 30.2 pounds on the scale, now down to 194. I have been drinking my coffee as usual and have had a ton of energy. I built a gym in a building at my house and typically do 5-10 miles on the exercise back 4-5 days a week. I've also been doing strength training. I would suggest more Protein if you want more energy. It was hard to get motivated to start working out, but once I started I became addicted. Good luck! Let me know how you make it!!! I'm pulling for you!

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    Thank you.. I have increased my protien intake...but will the heartburn ever stop.

    .

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  9. Posted

    I haven't updated in a little while. I'm three weeks post op today and have hit my first major goal! I started at 224.2 and am now down to 199.7! :) I'm down 24.5 inches and loving myself more and more every day. I have gone from a snug size 16 to a comfortable size 14 in jeans. Will post pics on my one month surgiversary.

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    Are you exercising? I am finding it hard to exercise. I must start but is feeling too tired ..any tips ?

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