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Thank you so much - I’d like to be off completely so this sounds like a plan. My bariatric nurse just got back to me and said, yes, rebound is a thing and she didn’t read my message where I said I’d just stopped taking it. She said to go back on it and then we’ll wean off. With all the problems you’ve had, I’m sure it was very painful to go through and have additional surgeries. I hope you are doing better now. Your comment gives me hope that I can get off them eventually. Hugs!

Wow toodlrue - I’ve never heard of an L shaped esophagus! I hope you’re doing well now!

For anyone going through this and wanting to try the baking soda method, please note that baking soda contains sodium, so if you have high blood pressure or watching sodium for other reasons (kidneys, etc) please be aware of this and talk with your doctor about it first!

? Thank you for that. I understand reducing the acid from the Dr’s POV during the stomach healing after surgery, but the rebound effect is horrible!! I am all for natural means of getting past this so I will discuss this with my team for sure and look up your suggestions! It’s much appreciated!!

At 3 months P.O., my doctor took me off the acid reducer (omperazole, Prilosec, PPI). About a week later I developed horrible upper stomach pain, gagging, belching, feeling like I wanted to throw up and nausea. I thought it was something I ate but found out that if you are on these acid reducers for more than 4 weeks it can cause a re-bound effect when you stop the meds and cause the stomach to OVER-produce stomach acid causing you stomach pain or acid reflux symptoms. I did not know to expect this this prior to surgery and wanted to share in case anyone else developed these symptoms after they stop an acid reducer. I have a note into my doctor about what we are going to do, but online I’ve read that the rebound effect can last for 2 weeks to 3 months. You can try a different acid reducer or wean yourself off the Prilosec.

In my 7th week post-op and I finally felt like everything came together today. I felt good, I had a great workout, my nutrition was on point and I only have 8oz of water left to drink for the day. I have to celebrate this win today - there were days of struggle and hating the protein drinks, and craving crunchy carbs, but I got through it and that lets me know I can get through hard times and cravings! it’s been so hard to get to 700-800 calories and get all my water in - but I did it today! make sure to celebrate those wins!!

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Congrats on your surgery! You are not alone! I know that feeling from the rash/hives from the bandages and scrub. Would a calamine lotion help at all? I had some liver issues prior to surgery but didn't have a biopsy. I did have a little bit of discomfort in that area right after surgery, but it subsided as the days went on. I would imagine that you might have some pain from the biopsy site. I totally get being over the liquid diet phase. I couldn't wait to get out of it either, but you can do it! Personally, I felt like my liver was being given a vacation during this time and the swelling around my liver went down a lot.

I used Isopure unflavored protein powder. Found it on Amazon and Target. I don’t notice a smell or taste at all. Congrats on your surgery & Good luck on finding what works best for you! ?

I bought some plastic ice cubes and use those now - they won’t dilute your drinks but it won’t make us feel like we're drinking endless water when the ice melts! I also filled 8 mason jars with 8 ounces each and put them in the fridge. I numbered them and use the plastic ice cubes to keep it cold. I have pretty much met my water goals since incorporating this method instead of trying to put it in a big tumbler. Although when I leave the house I do take a big tumbler and just deal - question about the hydrate - how does that work with ice?

That is absolutely hilarious!!

It is hard to balance the water/food ratio! As we go from liquids to solids we have to adapt. When the nutritionist told me to get 800 calories a day I was like, “where am I going to put it?” I feel most comfortable around 600 calories and 50oz of water, but she said I have to get the calories up in order to keep my metabolism going! It’s definitely a balancing act and we have to listen to our bodies!

It is hard to balance the water/food ratio! As we go from liquids to solids we have to adapt. When the nutritionist told me to get 800 calories a day I was like, “where am I going to put it?” I feel most comfortable around 600 calories and 50oz of water, but she said I have to get the calories up in order to keep my metabolism going! It’s definitely a balancing act and we have to listen to our bodies!

I’ve noticed on days I work it’s definitely harder to stay on track. I work with my hands so it’s hard to stop and drink and go back to work, maybe one of those “beer hats” would work ? in the beginning I had a 32 oz bottle and I would fill that up with a bottle of water and ice, but the ice would melt and it was hard to keep track and I never felt like I was making progress. So I switched to filling mason jars with 8 oz of water and numbered them. It seems to work much easier for me at home and I can see the progress. Since doing this I’ve hit 64 oz a day. When I go out, I take the water bottle with ice with me and just drink all the time and assume with the ice I get more than a 16 oz bottle of water.