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I'm sorry your having discomfort as such. If it persists I would not hesitate to seek medical intervention just to be sure that there is no obstruction in any way. Otherwise I do believe that this will pass. I am finding that I have some days (consecutively) where I have much more restriction and at nearly 9 months out it feels instead as if I'm just starting to introduce solid food into my system! Instead of fighting it I take a step back and eat mushies only...it ebbs and flows with me...some days I can eat with relative ease and other days I worry even fear eating due to discomfort. A couple of days ago I spent $9.00 on a fajita-steak-salad-I took about 3 forkfuls, spit most of the steak into the napkin and packed up the plate and left it for a friend. Hang in there, take it slow, this should pass.

I often seem to have a mild sore throat and have been diagnosed with "silent reflux" or (LPR) Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, it's stomach acid that rides up into the throat but not in surges like with GERD. Exercising can exasperate it and although I am NOT pleased with what the ENT has recommended and intend on consulting with a gastroenterologist for a second opinion and hopefully better prognosis, I have increased my PPI intake to 80 mgs of Protonix (40mg Am and 40 PM). I find papaya chewable digestive enzymes also help after eating anything. Maybe milk will help I don't know. The doctor suggested I buy some OTC acid blockers in addition to taking the PPI. So I bought Gaviscon chewables but they don't do much. Let us know how it goes with your throat if anything develops or subsides and what works for you.

Your arms look tight and fit! Kudos to you for putting in the WORK the results are fabulous. I am very proud of you. Thanks for sharing. I just wish I was as young as you are

The next upper endoscopy I get, (hopefully soon due to "silent" reflux issues), I'm going to ask beforehand for pictures. My bougie is a 40f and at 9 months out I've got tremendous restriction! I am about 15lbs from goal and need to exercise more. In hindsight, I would not have wanted a smaller bougie size, no way.

I am drinking whole goats milk in my Cereal, decaf tea and coffee. I do like the taste of Soy milk so I buy a quart of Organic Soy, plain or Vanilla and drink it occasionally. I also like Almond, Hazelnut and Hemp Milk. I go for certified organic brands there too.

I have been feeling cold since immediately after my sleeve surgery. I bring a sweater or lt. jacket with me when I go somewhere w/air conditioning. I used to swim in fairly cold water (LI Sound) and in the ocean beaches too. This year I wonder if I will be able to adapt to the cold water as well.

Thank you so much for sticking around here and being supportive to all who have come after you in this WL journey. I think of you as a sort of missionary in the field. I wish you continued good health and a successful pregnancy Tiff. You have a beautiful heart and now a beautiful temple to support it. God bless.

I'm sorry for all the losses here. Thinoneday what a tragic way to lose your beloved dog. I'm so sorry that must have been so painful. It is unjust to have a law that is so black and white like that. What about the person who struck your dog? Where are the animal rights activists when you need them?

You are only 2 weeks out! Try to be patient as I am confident that you will see your weight steadily drop in time. Your body will get the message that it needs to use up your fat stores. I think it's impossible not to lose weight with this sleeve surgery. Just take care to get in enough fluid and protein...and keep walking or doing some form of physical activity.

My surgeon used a 40f bougie. I'm almost 9 months out and my eating capacity seems to be less than what some people with a 32f bougie describe. I can NOt EAT more than 1 hard boiled egg at any given time. I am full to capacity after about 3-4 ounces of dense meat. This can be accommodated for by eating more frequent "meals". For me the time seems to move too fast to eat often, but I am not yet at goal so I'm not yet working at maintenance. In fact all it takes for me is a small high carb food and I gain weight. All and all I am glad he used a size 40f.

Being "present" is key! I'm right there with you and any others that have this sort of self understanding. I find it so much better when I am conscious of my food and the manner in which I must eat it now post surgery. I love threads like this, they help me to not feel so isolated in my thinking.

I'ts true, some people are up and about in only a few days post surgery. Much of this depends upon how your surgery goes for you individually. I hope you will be able to make the show....that would be great!

Congrats to wedding, sleeve and honeymoon!!!

Well sunnyinaz. I wish you success in your endeavor. I have continued to go to an OA meeting on Saturday mornings close by to where I live and this meeting is a packed house. It's a 2 hour meeting that flies by. There is a guest speaker each week and throughout 3 minute "pitches" for anyone who wishes to get up and share. It is helping me. I have a sponsor who is available only 2x per week and for now I'm fine with that. I'm working on step 4...not easy and I find myself avoiding it. Keep me posted on your progress I'd be very interested in knowing how you do with it. You may PM me anytime. Best wishes. -Lis

Bravo to you and your aility to stay on track yet have a sense of humor.

Well I'm 8.5 months out and tonight I was only able to eat about 3oz of tuna, maybe 3 brocolli florets and done! Up from sitting position to usual routine of tapping on my esophagus, (to help it move down!) and pacing the floor. The only time I feel semi comfortable eating is when it's mushie. I am definately the odd ball out here and I'm beginning to think that this is the way it's gonna be. I don't get how some people can eat so much more than I can especially when they're months earlier out from surgery and my bougie size was a 40. I don't get it.

Ouch sorry I know what it feels like-I awoke with one this morn but thank God it was gone in an hour (must have been sinus related). I had a headache that lasted 3 days last wee,(more likely migraine!) Let me know what Dr. Aceves recommends. Hope you feel better soon.

Yep that's what I got out of reading the article. Thanks for further clarification.

I would love to have that kind of passion for exercise. I predict that you are going to be fit very soon. You are doing great!

Congratulations Elly! I'm glad your surgery went smoothly. Three cheers to a smooth recovery and steady weight loss!!!

Thank God Champ! And thank you for reaching out to the rest of us...hugs to your wife, still keeping her in prayer.

I'm glad your staying connected and have better news--keep the faith Champ and know that your prayers are delivered to a faithful and mighty God. Out of this pain will come greater strength and love and pure love heals.

I know you are devastated. From what I have read a leak takes time to heal. I am so sorry for the suffering you all must endure. Hang in there Champ, your wife will recover, be reassured and reassure your kids. Stacy's idea may be beneficial if you connect with someone in your area maybe they can meet up with you and give you some practical support. I will pray for her healing and for both of you to be strong and have faith that at some point soon she will be on the mend.

I took home the left overs of a burrito "bowl" (minus the tortilla) from a Mexican fast food chain restaurant, (forget the name of the place at the moment). It had black Beans, pinto beans, diced seasoned chicken, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, lettuce, etc...etc..I was able to get 3 more meals out of it over the course of 3 days and it held up better than I did each sitting.

You gotta love this guy Tiff...cuz he loves you so!