SKhan

ok I am back again.

Nothing and I tell you nothing has helped me so far. I have elevated my bed and my pillows, I am taking omeprazole, gaviscon, zantac, ginger teas, milk, yogurt

I am so desperate to get help! My acid reflex is not getting any better. I am miserable

I was able to talk to the doctor. He suggested I take Gaviscon Dual Action.

So I'll go get that and try it out. He also said that I should start off my day with warm tea or something warm so it soothes the acids.

Yes they did. I am taking it twice daily plus Mylanta 20 mins before each meal.

I will try that. I feel like the acid is up to my throat - maybe its Regurgitation? I have no idea what this is but it's very uncomfortable for sure.

I wrote to my doc's office. I am waiting for them to respond and or even prescribe me something. Its hard to explain when you don't know what it is really

So anyone out there who is suffering from I think acid indigestion?

I am 3 weeks post op and it just started this week (well maybe got worse) - I am waking up with what I think is acid indigestion/gerd? I can't eat Breakfast nor want to drink anything. It takes a good few hours to get better after I wake up. It's a horrible feeling. I am taking my meds still and Mylanta everyday. I take it in the morning as well but it doesn't help for few hours atleast.

What is this? Anyone else have this issue? Any remedy/suggestions to make this go away?

This is it (: IVd and moments away for the big show

Pedilyte

I am in the same situation as yours. I do not have any co-morbidity but been on a rollercoster to loss and keep my weight off.

I am at a point where my sciatica problem is getting worse, my back feels like it's in pieces, my knees are hurting all the time and don't even let me get started with Acid reflex and digestion issues, unable to walk for long, unable to sit for too long, and the list goes on.

I am done trying weight loss centers, B12 shots in my stomach, Protein diets, fad diets, boot camps which are a killer with all the pain I am constantly in

I am scheduled for my gastric sleeve for 2/16. It was a very tough decision but had to be made. I know it's a lifestyle change and I am ready to make one.

I am going with BeLiteWeight in Juarex Mexico. I have heard nothing but excellent feedback on the staff, hospital, and the surgeons.

I was provided with the list of Patient referrals (actual patients) whom I contacted directly (about 10 of them) I spoke to each one and some of them we exchanged Text messages.

I did a lot of my research. I selected to go with this team mainly for 2 very important reasons:

1) Most importantly, I am staying at the hospital the entire time. Not in a hotel post op for couple of days unlike some others

2) Highly recommend and excellent surgeon credentials

I will be traveling to El Paso from Chicago. So my flight is approx 4 hours.Then driven to Juarex directly to check-in to the hospital.

I understand what you mean by staying closer to home. I was very skeptical about this myself. After talking to many of the patients, they indicated we have a choice to stay extra days close to the hospital till we feel comfortable enough to go back home. I opted out of that as I have my kids waiting for me at home.

I will be provided with direct nurse and patient coordinators cell phone numbers, will be added to the group so post op support is available to me 24x7.

Sorry for the long, lengthy post. I know what you are going thru. I can related thus shared my story.

OMG! You look great! Kuddos to you. What a great accomplishment

I would love to hear all about your 1 year - what worked, what did not, what's your routine when it comes to meals & exercising?

I wanna look that good my 1 year post op too and be able to actually show/take pictures.

CONGRATS again!!

wow great info - thanks everyone.

So to understand this further clearly, the 'yellow' fat thing the surgeons separate it from the stomach, just floats around inside and sort'a burns itself out?

Sorry for the extremely limited knowledge on science LOL

So i saw multiple gastric sleeve procedure youtube videos but none showed where the fat goes after the surgeon cuts it out from the stomach? They take out the cut-off/sleeved part of the stomach but does the fat just stays in?

Curious

How are you doing post op?

How are you doing post-op?

Did you have to travel much back home? I have a 3 hour flight back home.

@bjoel Hey - I am scheduled with him for 2/16/2018.

What about you?

Thanks for your response @Rainstorm77

:)

For people flying back home with 3 hours or more flight -- how did you do it?

I mean did you get yourselves a wheelchair for the airport?

Did you walk around in the plane often? I am concerned about all the fatigue, the pain, I will be and how I will survive my fly back home

I am going with BeLite Wight scheduled for 2/16 in Juarez with Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal and Dr. Elmo Aramburo

Anyone have any experience with them??

Did you check this

Has some reviews

Hey i can not find any reviews or feedback on these two doctors from BeliteWeight services- Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal & Dr. Elmo Aramburo in Juarez

if any of you have anything to share- please help!!! TIA

So good to hear about everyones’ success. Where did you have your sleeve at? Are any of you doing any physical activity along with following the diet plans?

So good to hear about everyones’ success. Where did you have your sleeve at? Are any of you doing any physical activity along with following the diet plans?

After ton of research, I narrowed it down to BeLiteWeight [https://www.beliteweight.com/] with Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal, and Dr. Elmo Aramburo.

I would love to hear anyone share their experience if they went with these doctors.

I am just scarred going out of the country

I like to know what you find out about this surgeon and his facility as well please. I am considering to go with this one.

1 hour ago, patjcare said:

I went to Day One Health in Chicago. I highly recommend them.

Thanks!! What was the cost for your lap band? How long ago did you have it done and how are you doing now?

I am looking to get started but need all the help I can get in order to select the best center for Lap Band placement.

I am an Illinois reside and looking for a cheap and but good facility. Willing to travel within US. Looking for recommendations, experiences, etc. you can share with me. TIA.