JustKeepSwimming

Hi There!
October 17th also! My BMI is 43, and my main comorbidity is severe sleep apnia. YAY, we've got this!
Looking forward to a healthier body and life ahead!

There have been times that I ate Tums like candy. My husband thought I liked them so much that I was just eating them for fun! Never got kidney stones. I think the key is to make sure you're also getting enough fluids to flush the kidneys, but that's just my rationalization in my mind.
I also started getting heartburn around 3 weeks that developed into some pretty uncomfortable night time reflux. Nexium keeps the heartburn at bay, but the night time reflux remained. So, I did some research on natural ways to manage GERD and discovered that there are a lot of options. I never tried the lemon juice/baking soda above, BUT I do regularly drink hot water with lemon (like a tea) not only because it's good for health, but I genuinely like it. Aside from all of the supplements that have been shown rather effective, I'd say the thing that made the most difference for me was sleeping on an inclined bed. I'm not talking about sleeping sitting up or propped up, I mean put bricks under the feet of the head of your bed. I upped the head of my bed 5 or 6 inches and suffer no more! Seriously, can't advocate more for IBT https://inclinedbedtherapy.com/
Here's another link I used to help develop my GERD fighting regime http://doctorakil.com/heartburn/ I highly recommend DGL for effective rescue relief. I'd say it's better than TUMS.
I'd say that it's OK to take Tums as a rescue relief, but you'll want to look into long term treatment.

I would take the Tums, at least just temporarily if it will allow you to sleep, until you hear back
from your surgeon.

Hi There!
October 17th also! My BMI is 43, and my main comorbidity is severe sleep apnia. YAY, we've got this!
Looking forward to a healthier body and life ahead!

I have been researching Bariatric Keto, and there is a specific reset. It differs from regular keto in that it is protein, moderate fat, low carb. It seems to be very successful. I suggest looking it up.

I have been researching Bariatric Keto, and there is a specific reset. It differs from regular keto in that it is protein, moderate fat, low carb. It seems to be very successful. I suggest looking it up.

I had GERD before sleeve surgery. In the past, I had some pretty bad bouts of it where it caused chest pain. I also had GERD pretty bad with the band. I'd also go long periods with nothing, so it was a mystery.
When I started looking into another bariatric surgery, my surgeon cautioned me, but continued to perform pre-op testing. The doctor felt that my GERD was "situational", meaning that it was related to diet and obesity. So, we decided it was worth the risk, but he warned that there were no guarantees that I wouldn't have GERD after the sleeve.
I had surgery on 4/10/18 and about 3 weeks afterwards, I started getting heartburn. I started on Nexium right away and the symptoms are well controlled with it. I wouldn't say that it's severe or "intractable" as my psych evaluator so kindly put it. It's just a little bit of heartburn and if I eat too late in the evening, I will wake with a sore throat (easily remedied by sleeping on an inclined bed).
My advice, discuss with your doctor. Every person is different and every person will respond differently.

I think there is a difference with having occasional cases of reflux, and having it chronically.
I had occasional heartburn. But it was always related to drinking heavily and then lying down. Post VSG I was on PPI for a couple of months. I went off it and have not had one instance of reflux.
I would suggest talking to your surgeon about your concerns.

Last night my Bariatric group had an award ceremony to honor all the patients, families and the team. We listened to the stories of a lot of people, cried a ton and even my mild manned meek surgeon spoke (rare, very rare)
I was too nervous to get up and speak this year, my first event, but next year I will.
So I'll leave my story of appreciation here. Please leave yours also.
Jan '17 started having A LOT of vision issues, basically going blind, big problem for an artist/photographer/human. Went to Opthalmologist and she saw extreme swelling on optic nerve, sent me to ER, confirmed somewhat rare neurological condition that would require meds , 3 neurosurgeries and weight loss. Couldn't believe it I was healthy obese lol, vegan etc. Just lost 30lbs on my own, Fooling myself...
At my wits end and after 3 different neurosurgeon consults I was not confident I would be any better after brain surgery. I cried alot & I decided weight loss because what's the since in still risking developing more issues later, but they stressed that it had to be alot and fast.
Lightbulb. Same day, same day went to info session for my surgeon. Decided that day to do it.
Dr. Mehul Trivedi. Told him my story, he told me his, said it could be done, did it before. He was right.
I'm not totally fine, probably will never be, my fault, staying so heavy for so long, cautionary tale, but I don't think I'll get worse.
I'm so thankful to the Creator for the advancements in modern medicine and those who can execute it properly. This practice won a 2018 Women's choice award, they make you feel like family, you'll see the PA, Tyler (increadibly amazing) and NUT, Beth (absolutely amazing) more than the surgeon but that's because he's Always in surgery. I'm cool with that.
The first time I saw the Mona Lisa it was on a "farewell to my sight tour" the last time it was "I'll see you again".
Grateful.

Hi flower
just keep reminding yourself - this is the hardest bit, hunger-wise! You don’t have the tool yet to help you change your eating - but we expected to be able to do the behavior change! I remember thinking ‘how come they think I can do this? If I could, I wouldn’t BE fat!!”.
Two more days. Count them. Two. I focused on “make hunger my friend” - when I felt hungry, I reminded my self that for this short time, that was my success signal.
You can do this - it is SO worth it, for two more days or wrangling that awful feeling...

Call and see if you can get your diet adjusted. On mine, I was allowed all the celery I wanted, which sucked and was helpful at the same time.

Hi There!
October 17th also! My BMI is 43, and my main comorbidity is severe sleep apnia. YAY, we've got this!
Looking forward to a healthier body and life ahead!