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Oh boy, my dr says I need to take it for the rest of my life! That could be that I had a huge GERD problem before, I had a huge hiatal hernia fixed during the surgery because my esophagus was in the shape of an L or that my surgeon isn’t really a bariatric surgeon, but a thoracic surgeon that I was sent to because of the L shape in my esophagus.

Oh boy, my dr says I need to take it for the rest of my life! That could be that I had a huge GERD problem before, I had a huge hiatal hernia fixed during the surgery because my esophagus was in the shape of an L or that my surgeon isn’t really a bariatric surgeon, but a thoracic surgeon that I was sent to because of the L shape in my esophagus.

I haven’t heard anything like that before. If you reheat in the microwave maybe try the stove top instead.

I’m over 5 years out. I eat about 2oz protein & one oz veggies for dinner. I have 5 small meals a day. When we go out I eat about 1/3 of the protein & about 3 small bites of veggies. If I go over that I know I will put on weight. If I eat more then that I end up throwing up.

I drink about 3oz of fresh juice for a snack. I love carrots, cucumber & beets. I juice up a bunch & freeze 3oz in breast milk bags (they are much stronger then regular ziplock bags) and have one every couple of days.

After you loose a considerable amount of weight you really should have another sleep study. I lost 70 lbs & still have to use one! I’ve been using one for 18 years 🤦‍♀️

Congratulations!!! You can show us pictures whenever you want want!

I’m not pre diabetic but I would suck on a mint when this would happen. I’m over 5 years out & this only happened during the 1st year.

I haven’t had any regrets. 5-7 days after surgery is when you think “what the hell did I just do?” But then you are able to drink a little more protein each day & then you progress though all the food stages & you slowly start to feel better as the weight starts falling off. Then you feel amazing & wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! I think most of us were scared before surgery. It’s a natural response.

Wow! That’s crazy! Good luck on your stent surgery!

It will get better. I remember thinking “What the hell did I just do to myself?” We have just put our body and mind through a lot it’s gotta get used to everything.

Your insurance might not require a waiting period but they might have several of things you have to do before surgery. A psych eval, meeting with the dietitian so many times and meeting with your doctor several times before they will approve surgery. You’ll probably have to have another sleep test since yours was over a decade ago. But sometimes they are done at home. You wear a monitor for 1 to 2 nights at home. From that they determine if you have sleep apnea.

Surgon told us (my daughter & I) that if that happens go back to a full liquid diet for 2 weeks & then start eating the way he told us at the beginning. No more then 3.5 oz at a time, 3 meals a day with small healthy snacks in between. Or check out the Fast metabolism diet by Haylie Pomroy. Even though there is no way I can eat as much food as she wants a person to eat. Following each of her phases in ordered helped me get down to my goal weight!

Welcome Ash, best of luck on your journey!

So happy for you! We will be here for you as you prepare & after the surgery too!

My daughter & I both had bypass. We both have GERD & that is the only way to go if you have GERD. She started at 305 & lost 150 lbs & has kept it off for 4 years. I started at 200 & have lost 70lbs & have kept it off for almost 6 years. A lot of people have the sleeve revised to a bypass because of GERD. What does your doctor recommend for you?

Sometimes my food is gone from my place sooner than I anticipated. I have to remind myself to chew my food more, eat slower & enjoy the food more.

Congratulations on all your accomplishments! Keeping the weight off can be tricky. We still have to deal with our food demons. I’m over 4 years out & I was just dreaming about one of my demons 👿 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It is great to keep things in perspective & share them with others that will understand.

I love that goal! You got get it!

How much food are you eating? I can only eat 3-3.5oz at a time. If I eat 4oz I will get bloated & nauseous. I’m over 4 years out & I still weight my food at home. try a stool softener every other day.

I hope you figure something out. That is sad that you can’t do something that gave you such joy. I got allergy shots for 5 years noticed that I was sneezing again & turns out I became allergic to something new. Maybe think about getting tested again.

At almost 4 years out I started to get nauseous for no reason. I have been like this since Feb. it’s not food. I really can’t figure out what it is & neither can any Dr including my surgeon. He did an EDG a couple weeks ago & didn’t see anything wrong. some days I’m good & somedays, like today, I’m bad! I have been to my PCP, gastrointestinal, urologist, naturopath & my surgeon. Who else can I try?

You have been dumping this whole time! Every time you have to lay down after you eat it is because you are dumping. Have you tried eating high protein, veggies & fruit (natural sugar)? I would stick with a bariatric eating protocol instead of filling your body with sugar & crap.

Try add an electrolyte water like Drip Drops or Liquid IV until you get into your doctor.

Cheers to healthier years!