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Thank you God for answered prayer! Tiff you sound terrific...I am very happy things went well and your at home now. Take it easy and you'll be back on your feet in no time. Your really a blessing to all of us. Thanks so much.

Congratulations hope the surgery went well and your feeling well. Looking forward to hearing again from you when your up to it. We are all here for you.

I've hated every isopure clear fruit Protein Drink I've tasted but the ones you are suggesting sound good if they actually do taste like koolaid. Can you tell me exactly what their brand names are since I hardly shop at walmart and will likely need to ask someone for help? Also are there any artificial sweeteners in these products if so then I won't drink them. Thanks much.

One thing I would do immediately after sipping is raise my arms above my head while sitting up I'd do it while walking too. Also tap lightly on the esophogus area to help the burps along. It's just a matter of getting the gas/air bubbles out but don't let it put fear into you like it did me. The severity you are experiencing will subside in time.

I was also instructed to crush my pills for at least a month after surgery. In the hospital after they removed my IV the nurses would administer the meds to me in crushed pill form.

Just an aside regarding H Pylori. Pre surgery I had it and had to take the "prevpac"?? (I think that was what it was called), treatment. It was a few pills a day including a PPI. After the 14 day treatment, my surgeon went ahead with my surgery (no retest). When I recently had blood-work done the H Pylori showed as positive. My surgeon said it meant nothing not to worry. I went to a GI specialist and he told me that once one gets H Pylori it will show up in the blood as positive for the rest of one's life, however it doesn't mean you are infected. He also said the ONLY way of really knowing if you have rid yourself of it is via a stool specimen test. So I had one done and it came out negative for H Pylori.

Great news! I mean I'm not thinking it's great that you had this ear flu or anything like that...but I am so relieved that the problem was identified and is being treated and you are on the mend. Thanks for the update. Very glad your feeling better.

Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and ease in your recovery. May God be by your side throughout.

Well it is sort of a relief to know that your surgeon is alerted and aware of your condition. I'm sure he is very concerned. Please keep us posted here as to your progress. I'm wondering if you may be having an adverse reaction to a medication? I would assume your doctors have that in check? Please be patient and strong you will pull through this.

Amy I feel for you but can not be certain as to the nature and/or origin of your pain, it could be something that will soon pass... but my advise is to go very slow and perhaps try warm clear liquids like a decaf herbal tea and clear broth. I would also suggest you call whichever help staff your provided with from Dr. Aceves. From reading posts of others who have used him if I'm not mistaken there is a nurse or someone you can call if you experience complications. Be strong and patient but be sure to reach out for help as you are doing right now. Others will surely come forth with additional advise so hang in there.

Be strong, be patient and you will get through...God love and bless you Mini...

From what I understand risk for a leak is during the healing stage of the staple line. Although my surgeon told me only about 2 weeks and your safe. I have read of people having/discovering they have a leak as late as 4 weeks out. I am not too sure of the stats on that but eventually the stomach's staple line heals completely...and I hope I'm correct about that.

I'm really feeling bad that you are in such distress! Is your surgeon involved? Shouldn't he or she be? How long ago were you sleeved? Do you know if your problem is sleeve related? Please keep us updated and feel better. I pray this matter is resolved.

Thank you God for bringing you know who through. Thank you for letting us know your okay. Please take care as others have already told you to do your sipping, walking and burping. We'll all be waiting to hear from you again when your ready and able. Looking forward...

bkind, I just want to thank you for your beautiful sentiment and support. I'm on this med now for the second night. I had a blah day today because as you can see I stay up too late and then having a med which acts as a sedative, awaking and actually getting out of bed in the morning is really difficult. I also am living alone for the first time in many years and without job in an apartment that doesn't feel like a home really. So, when I awake I feel a sort of despair a sort of "Oh no, another day to push through this painful void" So thank you for all of your beautiful suggestions. I am feeling really weak minded lately and doing what I can to be good to myself but not the best I can because I've little motivation. I believe in God and I know in my head that I must be grateful for the people in my life that are still here like my parents. I know there are so many lonely people out there in despair and sometimes I'm so ashamed of myself for my own despair and sadness. I'm going to see my PCP next week and ask her about doing that full scale hormone panel...I believe she will agree. I also will get the vitamin E that's one I haven't been taking. Chamomile tea is on my shopping list too. I'm looking into message and acupuncture as well. Thanks again-- your advise for self love is really something I need to work on. I wish you too all the best and may the love of God be with you always. Warmest regards, Lis

Sounds good Tiffy still sorry that you've got to have surgery. I hope you get through this easily and I pray your pain is little as you recover.

Here's my update for you...I had my first dose 15mg last night and I didn't get out of bed until nearly 11:00 this morning. I lazily lounged around after washing up, had breakfast then checked some email etc. All I wanted to do is sleep so I laid down in bed and fell asleep but awoke shortly after that and forced myself up at about 1:00. It's now 2:23 and I am going to force myself out the door to get to the gym and go on the treadmill at least a little bit. I think I'll take tonight's dose about 10:00 instead of midnight. I sure hope the sedative effect wears off at the higher dose and the antidepressant effect works well because I'm tired of trying different meds and I'm tired of being depressed. Please keep me informed on your end. You can PM me if you prefer or even email me lisnatoli@yahoo.com, or just reply on this thread either way any way since were on the same medication I'd appreciate comparing notes. Thanks so much Coopersmama. PS When I talked to a pharmacist last night about Remeron he said it's prescribed as a sedative for sleep never heard of it being used as an antidepressant. :sad0:

Thanks Daisy. Can you imagine I've been an internet user since 2001 and missed that one. Here I was thinking it was some sort of antidepressant drug classification! Duh! First night dose of Remeron (in its generic form) and I slept till nearly 11:00 got up had Breakfast, and yawned my way back to bed! I'm sedated thus far but shall see what happens tomorrow when I have an early morning appointment for an excercise (yoga) class.

Your in my thoughts and prayers ...your in the hands of one of the best surgeons out there but more than that your in Gods hands. I can't wait to hear from you again.

God NO not a protein shake! I'll toast with my citrus punch Vitamin Water instead! I't's the ONLY water I can drink without getting grossed out since the surgery 4.5 months now!

Super post Tiffy, I am glad to find out about the PPI and Calcium. Since I'm taking my PPI in the morning I'll take my calcium before bed as well.

I take (swallow) Citracal petites they are smaller than the usual and rounded nicely but still not as small as I would have preferred. They are coated tablets. w/500IU's of D and 400mgs of Calcium. The recommended dosage is 2 a day. I also take D3 at 5000 IUs nearly every day, but at least 3x a week. You can get the Citracal Calcium Citrate + D "Petites" nearly anywhere, any pharmacy.

Terrific list of links Tiff!!! Your in my heart and my prayers all the way.

Well I will be taking my first dose tonight in fact in about 10 minutes. I'm a bit apprehensive when I take a new drug since I live alone. I have no trouble falling asleep and the purpose of my shrink prescribing this drug is for (eventually) it's antidepressant effects. I'll let you know how I fare waking up tomorrow. Thanks for the update. Lets keep comparing notes as long as were both taking this medication and see if it's a help. Thanks so much for keeping me informed. Best to you. Lis

I agree with you on all points. I am working with my psychologist to locate a psychiatrist who will at the very least have some knowledge on eating disorders and perhaps know of one who has knowledge of ones body chemistry change after having bariatric WLS and how this may have an affect upon the various anti-depressant drugs in particular SSRI's. She, my psychologist is very together. I am going along with the protocol of this current neuropsychologist in the interim and who knows perhaps something good will emerge. All and all I DO NOT WANT TO BE ON ANY PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS for any great length of time and I am a huge advocate for natural/homeopathic/alternative nutriceuticals and substances. It's just that at present I am so UN-empowered due to the anxiety and morbid feelings/depressive feelings and fears etc. I just don't have the wherewithal to forge ahead as I in my (former unsleeved)state would have. I am out of omega 3's just finished a bottle of Carlson's Fish Oil in liquid form and barely could take it since it kind of sickens me taste and texture wise since the surgery. I'm going to order either fish oil capsules (since they are soft) or Krill oil since they are neat and small as well as taking 5000 IU's of D3 daily and B Complex and I also need to get some Vitamin E. I'm taking a multi liquid but after this bottle I'm going to switch to chewable or just ones small enough to swallow because I really don't like the taste of the liquid. I'm taking you up on the humming BTW, I do believe now that is the reason some people actually go around and hum...it is to relieve anxiety! Thanks so much for giving me so much. You stated that Abilify is the most weight-neutral of the anti-psychotics IMHO. What does IMHO stand for and is this drug for anxiety? Do you know if their are side effects? I'm just curious since I know you wouldn't be taking it for reasons of psychosis. May I ask you how long you have been taking Abilify? Warmest Regards and keep me posted please on your surgery date as it approaches...I'm overwhelmed and so I get lost in confusion often times. -Lis