Inside2Out

What are you supposed to wear the week of and after surgery? I am planning on being off of work the week of surgery and returning the next week. What in the world could I wear to work the week after surgery? Is this a strange question? Am I over-dramatizing once again?

Aciphex has solved my troubles. I haven't had too much excess mucus. My symptoms were constantly clearing of the throat, coughing, slight nasal dripping, and sore throat. The only side effects I know the drug to have (in common cases) are headache, sore throat...ironic, I know, and diarrhea. I personally have not had any of these effects, or the ones you mentioned. Where did you have your surgery done?

Aciphex (sorry, my original spelling was incorrect) has helped me, but like Tiff, I would recommend seeing a doctor about these symptoms. My allergist is located in Texas and did tell me that normally a GI would be the one to diagnose and prescribe for this condition. However, since I went to an allergist (assuming it was allergy/sinus related) she prescribed me Aciphex.

Megan_SF, who is performing your surgery? What is the spinal tap for? (I hadn't heard of that either)

I see an allergist for my "sinus" problems. These problems include sore throat, nasal dripping at times, and constant throat clearing. My allergist informed me I didn't actually have sinus problems, my sinus symptoms were caused by my acid reflux. The weird part for me was that I wasn't having the typical acid reflux symptoms, so I had no idea the mucus and throat trouble could be caused by acid reflux. My allergist prescribed me Acifex. I'm not saying that is what you need, but this was my trouble. In case I didn't describe this well enough, I found this link The Connection Between Acid Reflux And Sinus Problems

As soon as I'm a sleever I plan on keeping my decision private, except for family and close friends. (Unless, like girly.girl, I decide afterwards to scream it from the mountain tops). I'm planning on telling people I've "made a life change to lose the weight" or that I'm "watching what I'm eating & exercising". I just hoping (fingers crossed) that I will have good enough results to give me reason to tell people these things.

I know it's been awhile since this was posted, but thank you all for your comments. I am truly afraid of how much hair I will lose and how it will be lost (patches, bald-spots, etc...). However, hearing that you have all been able to cope with the hair loss and still do not regret the decision to have the surgery is great. I have already started researching wigs and extensions.

You look healthy, happy, and fabulous. I'm with creatinglee...you have been one of the main users I have been following for a few months. I love that you have been extremely honest with your progress and hardships. Thank you for being and continuing to be an inspiration. Keep up the great work and maybe one day I'll be right there with you.

Congrats Chandra & JudyJudyJudy!!!

I am hoping to have the VSG as soon as my doctor gives me the green light. And I must agree with girly.girl...I have fears, like everyone else and it makes me feel so much better knowing that sleevers don't regret their decision. You are all amazing and I wish you all the best on your continuous journey. Girly.girl - I think it's great you've made the decision to have the surgery. Hopefully I will be right there with you (and for you)! Good luck!!!

A friend of mine and I are planning on having the sleeve gastrectomy performed by Dr. Ganta in Austin, TX. I know you were going to send a private message to Lady Dada regarding people you know that have had their surgery with him. I wanted to find out if you would be willing to send me the same message. Thanks!