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Oh I want so much- I want to hike in the mountains again, to go white water rafting, the sexy bras, to never wear black again unless I want to, to fit in my daughter's jeans (size 10), to first walk a 5k and then run one, to sit on the sofa with my legs crossed, to get up off the floor without it being a struggle, and most of all I want to look in the mirror and to be proud and love how I look!

Great Job! I am happy for you!

Cajun that is wonderful!! Happy for you

Congrats Vegas- wonderful news!!

Welcome to the site! I was also sleeved Sept 21st- we can make this journey together.

Relax Tiff, deep breathe.... all will be fine!!

Welcome Judy! This is a wonderful site --- glad you are joining us

I have some of the tablets and was concerned about swallowing the pills immediately post op. So I had the Dr write me a prescription for prilosec liquid. OMG! I have never tasted anything so horrible!!!! I think I will try adding SF syrup to it!!! lol So far acid reflux hasn't been a problem post op but I would love to find a solution to that horrible tasting liquid prilosec!!

Can you get the capsule prilosec over the counter I can only find the tablets

Are they prescription or over the counter? I haven't seen the capsules- you just open up the capsules or do you swallow them?

Prilosec doesn't come in a chewable or liquid does it?

Tiff That is Wonderful!! So happy he is in transition home to you. Let us know when he gets safely home. I know he will love the "new" you -- you look fabulous!!

what size bougie is that?

I am so sorry your sleeve was declined. I wish you the best of luck in your appeal process. I know there have been a couple of people on this site who have appealed and won- you may want to start a new thread asking for appeal advice

Excellent! You go Girl!! I am happy for you

what acid reducer are you guys doing post op?

My doctor said I could have yogurt- I just had some Fage greek yogurt

Mdgibbs- we were sleeved on the same day! I was sooo excited to be able to have yogurt this morning- well that little container of yogurt may be my breakfast ALL WEEK- I was full after about 2 bites! ...lol

I had my sleeve surgery a week ago today, and I feel absolutely wonderful! I wasn't sure how I would do post op so I took 3 weeks off work- I am sure I will be going back to work next week. This week I am focussing on me. I am working out at the gym, going for walks in the neighbourhood and enjoying watching the scale move downwards. Just wanted to share how great I feel!:blushing:

Fantastic! Way to Go!

I gave up worring about protein for the first week. It was difficult to drink anything much less protein that didn't taste so good. I just focussed on getting at least 48 oz of fluid in- it has gotten easier every day. Tomorrow I start on full liquids so I can have my protein shakes with skim milk and my yogurt!! wooo hoooo!!!!

Glad to hear you are doing well!

My catheter was also put in while I was asleep. To tell you the honest truth it never bothered me- I really didn't know it was there!

It does get better- Day 3 post op was the worse for me, since then every day has been easier

Was the winner ever announced?