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Take the Zophran for the nausea. Try Naked Protein Zone, we have it here at some super marets Shop and Stop an at 711. Some Walgreens carry it to. Refrigated secton. It is the only high protein drink I am able to tolerate since my surgery.

Your home so early from surgery. It was anticipated that I'd remain in the hospital 2-3 days (that ended up being 5 days). The pain of your incisions will hurt for a few days but the pain medication should help. The incisions should heal with each passing day. I wrapped my entire middle with a girdle type elastic band that velcro'd closed. It really helped. Once healed you will be able to resume sleeping in whatever positions you are accustomed. As for the broth, 4oz. seems a little too much too soon. You can probably try again but very slowly sip and maybe try 1-2oz for a couple of days. Please don't do like I did and panic. I was afraid of everything, while in the hospital and when I came home. Keep us posted because the people at VST are here to support one another. Let us know how your are doing real soon.

I had "sleeve paranoia" from day 1 and now at nearly 3 months out I still do!!! This forum has helped me tremendously. I'm trying to take one day at a time and stay in the moment without projecting too much. It feels strange for a while, tastes for certain things shift around and you will need to take it very slow for a while but these conditions do improve in due time. Some people sail smoothly from the get go through each phase, others a bit slower. Just stay connected, read through the posts by topics that concern you and ask questions. Best wishes to a healthy and happy holiday.

Firstly I want to thank you for sharing your life story. It shows your integrity and strength in character. Congrats to your 2nd year towards your doctorate! That is beyond admirable. And congrats on your decision to take the steps necessary to fulfil your desire to finally put an end to your struggles with excess weight. I am curious to know who your surgeon will be. Best wishes for a very wonderful holiday and smooth sailing with your surgery. I look forward to hearing from you again.

You look fabulous Tiffy! You are as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. Thanks for this post. I can't wait until I can truly smile again. Your smile beams!

Wow I am glad to know that popcorn may be eaten, eventually I guess when the desire comes back.

I am seeing my surgeon on Friday. I have no gallbladder since 21 years old. I will ask him if not having a gall bladder made the surgery more difficult. My surgery, BTW, took 3.5 hours but he said that he had to navigate around alot of scar tissue due to previous surgeries...hmmm maybe that it! The scar tissue??

Hi Paula, Did your doctor explain to you why you will need to stay on nexium for one year?

Thanks VegasAngel, I have a script for Nexium but I figured it would come in a generic...if it doesn't I don't think my insurance will cover it either. I have the generic form of Protonix and the generic for prilosec. I haven't tried the Protonix yet but gave up taking the prilosec due to a really dried out mouth and tongue middle of the night issue. Now I'm not taking anything but haven't had any reflux issues...just concerned about ulcer prevention.

Thanks Daisy, please let me know what the surgeon who removed your gall bladder has to say. I had my gall bladder out years ago, at 21 years old, 6 months after giving birth. Thanks again.

Thanks Chancie, So you take it on an as needed basis. Per chance, any side effects like dry mouth or anything?

OXO Chicken broth mix? Where can I find that? Thanks Donna.

Thanks Tiffy...Your so HERE for us all. God bless you over and over again.

I am hoping I can get some clarification about post surgery antacid administration. When I left the hospital my surgeon wrote a few scripts for me to have filled and told me to use Pepcid AC daily or as needed. I just went ahead and took the pepcid however the first time I got a taste of reflux, clearly the pepcid ac was not enough. At my next follow up visit I asked my surgeon if he would give me multiple prescriptions for different brand PPIs. I filled the prilosec and took one to two a day depending on need and found that I had an awful dryness of mouth, and tongue during sleeping hours. I contacted the doc and asked him if it was necessary for me to take a PPI daily and he said no, unless I was experiencing acid reflux. The acid reflux has (thus far) subsided and I have not been taking any PPI medication at all. Because so many here have been told by their surgeons to take this type medication some for 3 months, some even 6 I am beginning to wonder if I am putting myself at risk of getting ulcers. I also have scripts for protonix, nexium (both in generic form). I already have some weird sort of drip in my throat that I can't get to, (can't blow it out of nose nor loosen with gargle to spit or swallow). When I take the generic Klonopin (anti anxiety) I get "hyper-salivation" as a side effect...and I gag and dry-heave when brushing my teeth. Besides knowing if it is absolutely necessary to take a PPI daily, I'd really appreciate knowing from those of you who do take daily any one of these, if you suffer any sort of side effects. In other words I'm trying to assess which PPI would be best for me to take. I greatly appreciate your input. Thanks.

If you check the new posts on this Vertical Sleeve Talk forum you will find instances of people having complications and what they are going through and many people will share their stories with you as well.

So sorry you are suffering with this infection. Prayers going out for your recovery from me too.

If you are able to be prepared and have someone available to help you as needed it may be a good idea.

It's wonderful that you are in that place now Daisy. I hope we'll all be there with you and.....soon!

Thanks VegasAngel, It's beginning to sink in that actually enjoying eating is going to really take its time. I am just looking forward to the day when I can eat something I enjoy and afterward not need to pull up my bra because it's leaning across my esophagus, and/or have the need to stand raise my arms, and burp away, to ease the discomfort. I'd just like to be able to say yum that was good and just enough...and move on from there. I also hope that my love for Water will return as well as for many other tasty and textured things.

I have been there and I continue to have concerns and issues....just stay with this message board and keep asking questions and let all your fears be known. We are all here to help and there are some very keen people here who've been through so much with WLS and many who have some expertise in many areas. Being connected to a support system such as this will help you get through your worries. Stay connected. Have peace.

Am I glad I read this post! I am definately eating too fast so it is no wonder that eating has become an unpleasurable experience. I count my chews to 25 or more but still I'm most times getting the whole "meal" in in under 20 minutes. I hope I can do this visualization thing. Thanks Shontel.

This is encouraging. I am going to need to come off this anti anxiety med. and maybe even the trazadone before I am able to present myself for actual work. I look drugged. Today I actually woke up so late 11:30 and the trazadone does help me to sleep but I struggle to get up in the morning. I didn't feel that sickening anxiety so I didn't take the generic Klonopin I just carried it with me in the event that I had an anxiety attack. It's now 11:16 pm and I did not take any Klonopin today at all but I will take the Trazadone in a few minutes. I'm going to see my primary care physician tuesday and see what she thinks about me weaning off the meds. I just want to feel myself again before I seek employment. I hope this happens easily and soon. Thanks Joon.

Of course I take no offense. I'm just not sure if I need hypnotherapy...yet! Each day seems to be slightly different than the day before. I am able to eat, for example shrimp if I chew it well I can eat about 5 med-large. I am able to eat some cheeses, sometimes chicken, fillet of sole or other soft white fish. Spinach, green Beans and broccoli work for me as do mashed potatoes. I am just not ready for a multitude of other foods and I think it's partly fear. I am sensitive in general, and this surgery really shifted my senses, who would of thought I'd no longer like the taste of fresh cold Water or the flavors chocolate, vanilla and strawberry? I don't get it. Time will tell and I am so grateful for your concern and will keep in mind your suggestion should things not improve within the next month or so.

Thanks Tracy adding egg whites for additional protein sounds like a good idea...will try.

Chancie, so sorry that your going through a "bad spell" I know the feeling in fact I've only a few days out of the week where I feel things are going well with the food. Hang in there, they say it's supposed to get better.