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I am so proud for you Suzanne! I was 63 also when I had my surgery. I'm doing good although it seems a little slow right now. At least I am no longer as big as I was and I feel great!!! Jeri

I'm 63 and 6 months post op. My surgery was a revision from a bad lap band put in 4 years ago. I am feeling great! Better than I have in years! I was very weak for a few weeks right after the surgery, but made it fine. Good luck, Jeri

Good luck honey, hope all goes well for you! Jeri

Amen to every reply to your post. It's your body and you have made the choice to be healthy. Good for you!! It was because of the comments I received after getting the lap band and then when it failed, that I chose not to tell anyone about my revision to the sleeve. Only my husband and daughter know. I just say Dr. has me on high protein and low carb diet. Which is sorta true...... I am 63 and love my sleeve! Good luck dear! Jeri

Only my husband and daughter know about mine. 4 years ago I told everyone about having the lap band surgery. That was a big mistake. When it went bad, I had to listen to everyone about how I shouldn't have gotten it. And questions like, why aren't you losing weight and etc. So I decided this time I would answer to no one but my self and it has worked out very well. I would NEVER post it on Facebook, NEVER. Good luck with your surgery! tryin

Thank you all for your suggestions and support. I think it was poison from the abcess and infection that caused my problem. It never happened again and where my ex teeth were is now fully healed. Now if I can just start losing lbs again. I am in a stall. LOL.... Again, thank you! Jeri

Thank you, I will ask my Dr. about getting some. Jeri

Thank you all so much for your answers. I've had heartburn in the past (used to have HB quite alot til i got my lap band and it stopped after that) and it wasn't the same. I don't know what PPI is, I have only taken my Vitamins and a few pain meds after my surgery. My Dr. is 150 miles away and it was 4 in the morning. But you are right I should have called them. I can't help but think it had something to do with having 2 teeth pulled yesterday. Maybe some drainage from that. I don't know. But if it ever happens again I will be on the phone to my Dr. Again, thanks for your input! Jeri

I am 4 months post op and have not had any problems at all, until this morning about 4 am. To begin with, I had 2 teeth pulled yesterday so I had only liquids to eat afterwards, when I became hungry. Took a pain pill before going to bed at 10. Then, at 4 am, I woke up choking......burning behind my breast bone......and bubbling in my throat (like I had swallowed an alka selzer tablet).....then thick clear liquid started pouring out of my mouth ( I couldn't swallow)......I was so scared. I got myself to sit up in the bed and it took about 10 minutes for it all to stop. I went back to sleep and woke up at my regular time and was ok, felt a little strange but ok. Is this what is called sliming or something else? I don't know whether to call my Dr. or not. I have taken these pain pills before and nothing happened, so I don't think it was that. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you, AKA Jeri

After the complete failure of my lap band, I chose not to tell about getting the revision to the sleeve. I had enough of people telling me they knew it was bad to get a lap band. Only my husband and daughter know about the band to sleeve revision. And I don't care what the rest think about my weight loss. Is that bad of me??

Thank you Tiffany! I can't wait to read it. Jeri