GmaDiana

Praying for your successful surgery.Mei.

I had the sleeve in 2011.In 2015 I started having terrible acid reflux. Nothing helped.I had a a revision to bypass done Nov.22,2016.I'm glad I did.No more reflux,plus I protected my esophagus.If I didn't have the revision done might of eventually been eating from a feeding tube.

I learned that 30 to 40 % of people who have acid reflux before end up with a revision.

I too was scared to have bypass done the first time..Now I'm 5 weeks out and doing good.

Try eating slower and smaller bites.Chew then chew some more.If this doesn't help call you Dr.Could have a stricture.

Congrats.This is hard work and the payoff is great.

Congrats on your surgery day.You can do this.It is life changing.

I had surgery Nov.22.Twice I have thrown up foamy stuff.It was from eating too fast.Try eating slower.If that doesn't' help call your Dr.

Premier Protein.Sam club and Walmart.Chocolate,Banana Creme,Strawberries and Cream,Vanilla.Caramel.

Coughing is a sign of acid reflux.I had the sleeve surgery in 2011.Last year I started coughing and having terrible reflux.I had to have a revision to bypass on Nov.22,2016.It has really helped.I went back to my weight loss Dr and he did upper GI and endoscope.I was turned downed at first because insurance thought it was about weight loss.Then sent my other Drs records for acid reflux and my Dr did a Peer to Peer.I say this only to warn people who had the lapband or sleeve that this can happen.Be Aware.

I started taking hair, Skin and Nails Gummy bites before surgery.I have continued this.It has helped me.I also use store brand Lubriderm.

Thank you for your post.It needs to be said to wake us up to what might happen if the new diet is not followed.

I had bypass on Nov.22.The pain wasn't too bad and the pain meds controlled it.I was able to go to the bathroom with help at first.By the next day walking by myself .Walking is important because the gas pains will go away quicker.This is pain in your shoulders and back.Once I got home I did take stool softners first,then had to add miralax.I didn't need pain meds once I was home.I took off and on for a few days.After the first week I could add soft foods(Cottage cheese, Yogurt) Didn't have too many problems.

Has a lot to do with Protein intake and Fluid intake.It is slow at begining.Take small sipps all day.

Try to hydrate Usually if your light headed your dehydrated.I would have the iud bleeding checked out though.

Sometimes after surgery you feel nauseous.Try to increase Fluid intake a sip at a time.Try the same with protein.I know it is hard right after surgery but you will feel better.

It does get better.I had revision surgery from sleeve to bypass because of acid reflux issues.It was harder this time.They also had to repair my hiatal hernia.Had the surgery Nov.22 and it gets easier everyday.i have lost 25 lbs.Sore in a couple of spots but no pain.

• veryblessed

You are one strong lady.Keep up the hard work.Congrats on graduating nursing school too.

• May42012

Yes I have seen a great improvement in acid reflux,I did have my other Dr send his records just for the acid reflux and then my Dr did Peer to peer and it was approved.

I have lost 25 lbs in 4 weeks so far.I go for my check up tomorrow.

Hope this hepls.They need to realize this is about the acid reflux not weight loss revision,

From O'Fallon,Mo.This is West of St.Louis,MO

For those of you having problems with all the vitamins.I take ProCare it has all the Vitamins it it except calcium citrate .I use Bariactric Advantage Calcium chews.Right now I'm 26 days post-op.I take small bites of the chews and chew really well.No problem.Come in Caramel,Chocolate,Orange Strawberry.They are my sweet treat.Taste like candy.< /p>

I am very forth coming.I want to help end the stigma and help educate people.Some people will say we took the easy way out.I help educate them that this was not easy.

You lose hair because surgery and weight loss was a shock to your system.When I had my sleeve 2011 I thought I would be ok.Nope,I lost hair and it grew back in.Alarming when you see it and you panic.I had bypass 3 1/2 weeks ago they still said I could lose hair.I'm taking Hair,Skin and Nails supplements.Hope it helps but won't be surprised if I lose hair again.

A year or so ago they came out with ProCare vitamins.It has every thing you need except the Calcium and extra iron.I had the sleeve in 2011 and it was hard to get everything in.My Dr recommended Vitron C.It is easier on your stomach and has Vitamin C in it.I used to have to take these 3 times a day.Now I take 2.I'm 3 1/2 weeks out from bypass so I guess my fist labs will tell me if I need to bump it up.

Hope they can get everyone Iron levels up.

I love the Premier Protein shakes at Walmart and Sams.They have 30 grams of protein.It makes it easier for me to get my Protein, especially 3 1/2 week out.

Try yogurt or cottage cheese. try smaller bites,I use a baby spoon and eat slow.I had my surgery Nov.22,2016. I'n still on soft foods til Drs appt Friday. If you can't get food down the Dr needs to check for stricture.

I was revised from sleeve to bypass due to acid reflux. The insurance initially denied me because they wanted to me to see dietitian.My Dr did a Peer to Peer with the insurance and told them this wasn't about weightloss it was about ending the acid reflux that was harming my esophagus Hiatal hernia repair failed too. My stomach was pushing upwards ,contributing to the reflux.The insurance approved it then.

I had my surgery on Nov.22,2016,My sleeve was in 2011.

Doing good.One more week soft foods,then I can have shaved turkey,ham,chicken and other foods.

Not a fan of scramble eggs either.I put salsa on it so I can eat it.