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wow guys!!!! it's getting close. Its good to have some folks all getting surgery around the same time. You will be good support for each other. On the 48 bougie... that does seem a bit large. My surgeon uses a 32 and I asked him to go bigger because my BMI was low. He said okay but didn't want to go over 38. Ultimately we are not talking about a huge difference. If you search "bougie" you will find some posts by tiffykins that give a good visual of bougie size using pens. So... I guess I just gave you a mixed message..... dont go above 38 but it doesn't really matter Maybe get some other input. Take care guys.... Dave, hows the 15 coming along Stacey

Oh Phatcurves... I'm so excited for you!!!! Post as soon as you can... we'll all be waiting to hear.

The reason for the reflux is that your body is producing enough acid for your old big stomach. All that acid goes into your new little sleeve which cant hold it all. I never had reflux before but now if I don't take a PPI I feel the burn. I'm hoping to wean off the ppi pretty soon, but I want to make sure I'm completely healed first.

I hope you don't have to postpone. I know how crazy the anticipation before surgery is. This is a big deal though and you sure want to give your body it's best chance at healing well. I would say keep you doctor posted and don't sugar coat it. He/she should help you decide. Sorry... you must be so frustrated.

I also have struggled with bladder infections my whole life. Listen to Oregondaisy... go to the doctor and get antibiotics. Most stuff just masks the symptoms allowing things to get really bad. There are different kind of bacteria that cause infections. Some can be squelched with the antisceptic qualities of cranberry and some are actually fueld by cranberry. You need to pee in cup girl!!!!!

I had never had acid before so I thought the gurgels was acid reflux. I started getting those around day 2. I was started on omeprazole day 3 to control acid. I forgot to take it the other day and got real acid. Now I know what it is. Take your antacid!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad your doing well.

I don't have a nut.... so I learn what I can from you guys and other research. Maybe I'll try the low carb thing. It could be a different experience with the sleeve. I just hate that feeling, but I sure would like to get this weight off as quickly as possible.

so.. I have just (as of today) moved into soft foods so its time to make some sort of comittment to an eating plan. I have never ever been able to do the low carb thing. I feel absolutly awful. maybe it will be easier with the sleeve, but its not really hunger that gets me... its that my brain feels like it might explode and I actually have cognative trouble. Difficulties tracking conversations etc.... Has anyone here ever done the old Weight Watcher Core Program? I'm thinking of trying that..... Its mostly about eating a low fat diet high fiber in which all foods consumed have a high water content and are not considered "trigger foods" Any thoughts?

I had refried beans last night for my first soft food meal. It was heaven. They went down like a dream and I was actually able to eat a good lot of them, maybe even 3 oz with a little cheese and greek yougart!!!!! Soft foods here I come!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy to hear your doing well. I was worried right at first. There are a lot of strange new sensations to get used to. You'll be on soft foods before you know it. I did a lot of broth in the begining because I got so sick of the sweet. Broth is like heaven after all that fruity vanilla chocolate stuff. You can buy chicken broth protien powder. Maybe a GNC or heath food store near you sells some. Happy Loosing!!!! Stacey

You'll be feeling better so fast its amazing. I kinda wish I would have gone back to work in one week instead of two. I was a bit sore but it would have been fine and it kinda messed with my head sitting around the house. Your post sounds pretty upbeat despite the major abdominal surgery!!!!!! Its rough for a few days but soon its oh so much better. Its unbelievable how little bit your body really needs to keep going huh? I get hungry now... but it only takes a few bites to satisfy me and I'm good to go. Let us know how you progress Stacey

Acid Reflux Diet - Myths and Diet Solutions Interesting if your trying to control acid with diet http://ezinearticles.com/?Natural-Remedies-For-An-Acid-Stomach&id=443027

whats the difference between OTC acid reducers like prilosec etc. and perscription

Those of you that are stopping let us know how it goes. I really want to stop taking mine but I'm only 20 days post op (goodlife I know your less than that and you are fine right?) The few times I forgot to take mine I felt quite a bit of acid in my stomach and throat.

I'm so glad you both are doing well. She's gonna be sore and tired for a bit but shell be feeling great in no time. let us know how your swallow test goes Stacey

DID YOU SAY 80 LBS!!!!!! Rock on mister

WOW!!! good job on 25 lbs..... good to hear your feeling better

Part of the reason I got the surgery was to be free from obsessive dieting and letting the numbers on the scale rule my life. I weighed daily at first just because it was so exciting but the first day I stayed the same (I think around day 14) I took the batteries out of the scale. I want to weigh once a month because I can't stand the mind #$%@ that comes with the stalls etc. I know in my head that stalls are about your body using water to convert fat to glycogen... but I cant help but let the number freak me out. Scales are evil (for me anyway)

Around day 6 I started to actually WANT food. My stomach wasn't ready, but my brain was. I'm at day 18 and some days I want it and some days I don't. It will get better.

Driver... how are you doing? Are things improving as planned?

I loved sushi pre-op. I don't know how it will be now though. You really have to eat a big piece of food at one time. It would be weird to take a piece and cut into bite size pieces. Right now I'd be surprised if I could get one in.... I am interested to hear what others have to say.

Sounds Like fun Goodlife!!!! Let me know how you do

yea for you!!! It all gets very real once you get a date.

Your gonna do fabulous My doc said I could have an ambien the night before surgery because I knew I would be too excited to sleep. You might ask. Just a thought

Thanks tiff I was told to go with white instead of red because red can cause acid reflux. I'm not a huge drinker... I'm getting to that age where the cons are starting to outweight the pros (hangover wise). I just like to do the friday night girl thing. My doc said I can pretty much do whatever I want pat 6weeks. I was just curious what others have said