Virginia B.

They decided I needed an upper GI and noticed that I had a very small hiatal hernia and that I'm beginning to develop cricopharyngeal hypertrophy. Because of the test results of that, I am now scheduled for a motility study with impedence using manometry and a 24 hour impedence ph study. Can't wait to get these tests over with so I can take my omeprezole again. This GERD is killing me since I can only take Tums right now. Have to be off the ppi medicine for a week. This should help to get my revision scheduled.

Short update: I had my gastric sleeve procedure done in November 2019. I lost around 85 lbs and then stalled eventually regaining around 50 lbs back and a horrible case of GERD. I had never had symptoms of GERD before my surgery and about 3 months later, I had to begin taking omeprezole daily to deal with it. If I forget a dose I can tell by the afternoon. During the first year post surgery, I lost my husband (not unexpectedly but it DID happen 10 days post-op for me), moved across country from Florida to New Mexico, bought a new house and started a new job. My daughter is 1 year post-op and lost approx. 150 ibs on the DS. l just started the process to obtain a revisional surgery. Will be discussing the benefits of either the DS or ByPass. I had the upper GI completed which showed a small hiatal hernia with evidence of GERD. It also showed mild cricopharyngeal hypertrophy. Any suggestions regarding which of the 2 procedures would help with the GERD and to help lose the 130 lbs. that I still need to drop to get to my goal weight?

GNC carries clear protein drinks from Isopure. I tried several and found the Green Tea the most palatable. A couple other flavors I tried were Fruit Punch and Berry. I use these for my protein instead of the powder or shakes. It also counts to your daily liquid intake. It takes 1-1/2 bottles a day to meet the 60 gram protein requirement.

Welcome, Crystal. Like you, I had my sleeve done on the 18th, 3 days after yours. The pain was incredible due to the gas pains after the surgery. When I told one of my nurses that I was really in pain and have been unable to pass gas or belch, she fixed an ice bag and had me place it on my left side while she covered me with a very warm blanket. That seemed to do the trick and I was finally able to pass some of the gas. Gas-X helped with the rest. After I was released, I took a comforter and placed my pillows on it to simulate the head of the bed being raised. The first few nights, I had trouble sleeping for more than a couple hours at a time until my brain realized I didn't have nurses waking me up constantly. Make sure you are walking whenever you can. This will help with the pain and its reduction.

I definitely agree with everyone. Make sure you follow your doctor's orders and drink the protein shakes and your water. I have just begun soft foods and just one or two bites more than you actually have room for can be very uncomfortable. The protein shakes should help you to feel a little bit more satisfied until you start on other foods. You got this!

My birthday "dinner" was chicken broth after watching my Buckeyes win their game! My brother is cooking the Thanksgiving dinner this year so I will go get my husband a plate of actual cooked food and hope he can eat it. He does love his turkey!