AllyJonesVSG

Just had to fly for the first time post-op and it was SO much better! I didn't worry about squeezing myself down so my thighs didn't squeeze over. And I was at a yearly event so nobody had seen me yet and I had people coming up to me ALL WEEK telling me "you look amazing!" "you look so healthy!"
After all the work/trauma/etc., it felt wonderful. Hang in there, new sleevers - it gets better!

Just had to fly for the first time post-op and it was SO much better! I didn't worry about squeezing myself down so my thighs didn't squeeze over. And I was at a yearly event so nobody had seen me yet and I had people coming up to me ALL WEEK telling me "you look amazing!" "you look so healthy!"
After all the work/trauma/etc., it felt wonderful. Hang in there, new sleevers - it gets better!

Just had to fly for the first time post-op and it was SO much better! I didn't worry about squeezing myself down so my thighs didn't squeeze over. And I was at a yearly event so nobody had seen me yet and I had people coming up to me ALL WEEK telling me "you look amazing!" "you look so healthy!"
After all the work/trauma/etc., it felt wonderful. Hang in there, new sleevers - it gets better!

Thanks! I'm actually 3+ weeks, but I can't get all my Protein in without at least one per day. I'll try Premier.

I hate them, hate them, hate them. I don't like sweets, for one thing. (If they made a nacho-chip flavored Protein Shake, it might be different!) I hate the aftertaste, the grittiness, etc. etc. etc.
ARGH.
*sulking a little bit while trying to drink this @#$% Protein shake*

Honestly, this is great advice for all of life, and how I live mine. When people give me unsolicited advice, I give them such a wide-eyed look of shock, like "I can't believe you have the balls to weigh in on this personal part of my life!" and often that's enough to make them back off. When they don't, I just tell them gently but firmly that my choices are mine, and they should concern themselves with their own. If they persist after that, I get Seriously Blunt.

Right? It's good for them. LOL.

I totally get it. I've made lots of dinners and treats for the family, and I'm also giving them a lot of healthy food. They were a little shocked at the steak salads (no potatoes? No bread? ) we had one day this week. LOL. But I usually cooked healthy food before, too, and sweets don't tempt me at all (put a pile of chips/nachos in my way and watch out, though!!). But I'm like you, Ash, I like to feed my family. It's an expression of love.
xo

I totally get it. I've made lots of dinners and treats for the family, and I'm also giving them a lot of healthy food. They were a little shocked at the steak salads (no potatoes? No bread? ) we had one day this week. LOL. But I usually cooked healthy food before, too, and sweets don't tempt me at all (put a pile of chips/nachos in my way and watch out, though!!). But I'm like you, Ash, I like to feed my family. It's an expression of love.
xo

I totally get it. I've made lots of dinners and treats for the family, and I'm also giving them a lot of healthy food. They were a little shocked at the steak salads (no potatoes? No bread? ) we had one day this week. LOL. But I usually cooked healthy food before, too, and sweets don't tempt me at all (put a pile of chips/nachos in my way and watch out, though!!). But I'm like you, Ash, I like to feed my family. It's an expression of love.
xo

I hate them, hate them, hate them. I don't like sweets, for one thing. (If they made a nacho-chip flavored Protein Shake, it might be different!) I hate the aftertaste, the grittiness, etc. etc. etc.
ARGH.
*sulking a little bit while trying to drink this @#$% Protein shake*

Huge congrats!! On all of your news!!

Thanks! I'm actually 3+ weeks, but I can't get all my Protein in without at least one per day. I'll try Premier.

I hate them, hate them, hate them. I don't like sweets, for one thing. (If they made a nacho-chip flavored Protein Shake, it might be different!) I hate the aftertaste, the grittiness, etc. etc. etc.
ARGH.
*sulking a little bit while trying to drink this @#$% Protein shake*

I hate them, hate them, hate them. I don't like sweets, for one thing. (If they made a nacho-chip flavored Protein Shake, it might be different!) I hate the aftertaste, the grittiness, etc. etc. etc.
ARGH.
*sulking a little bit while trying to drink this @#$% Protein shake*

I hate them, hate them, hate them. I don't like sweets, for one thing. (If they made a nacho-chip flavored Protein Shake, it might be different!) I hate the aftertaste, the grittiness, etc. etc. etc.
ARGH.
*sulking a little bit while trying to drink this @#$% Protein shake*

I'll try it. thanks!

Yum. I'm totally trying this.

I'll have to try those. thanks!

Thanks! I'm actually 3+ weeks, but I can't get all my Protein in without at least one per day. I'll try Premier.

I hate them, hate them, hate them. I don't like sweets, for one thing. (If they made a nacho-chip flavored Protein Shake, it might be different!) I hate the aftertaste, the grittiness, etc. etc. etc.
ARGH.
*sulking a little bit while trying to drink this @#$% Protein shake*

I am also hitting the gym hard!! I hired a personal trainer last week and am meeting with her once a week and doing the exercises on my own in between - I want to do lots of weights to build muscle and counteract the loose skin problem before it starts.
I also started the Couch to 5K running program yesterday. I used to be a runner, even did a half-marathon years ago, but haven't for a long time. Trying to run with 42 excess pounds already gone is AWESOME! So much easier than when I tried last year.
Re: playlists, I do a different thing - I listen to comedians on podcasts/shows. Laughing makes the time, esp. on treadmill, go so much faster. I also listen to audiobooks and ONLY allow myself to listen to the book at the gym, so I'm anxious to go back to find out what happens next!
Good luck and keep it up, everybody!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I've been reading all the posts about reflux and Nexium, but mine I just bought says I can only use it for 14 days and then not again for 4 months. I feel like I'm going to need it a lot more than that. Is there an exception for VSG patients?
Thanks for any advice.

It says that because its an over the counter medication. (and they probably dont want to get sued)
And if youre taking it longer than that you should be doing so under a doctors supervision (is their point of view)
Theres no reason you cant take it everyday, although your bariatric surgeon should really be prescribing it to you (even though its the exact same medication)
And yes many people take a ppi like nexium everyday for many many years not just 14 days every 4 months. Ive personally been taking it everyday for the last 5-6 years with no ill side effects. Many of the studies on it are selective and in the elderly population. You should obviously discuss it with a physician but its fine to take longer than 14 days