passionnluv
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I had the same issue and switched to prevacid. I take 30mg daily and it seems to control the heartburn much better than the Prilosec I took for the 1st 6 weeks. Sometimes different PPI's work for different folks. Prilosec may not be the best one for you or it may not be a high enough dose. This sensation is very common with this surgery. Good luck!!
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Hope your first day back to work went ok. I go back on Monday and I'm not looking forward to that either. My drain site is also still oozing. I thought it was closed but cleaned it really good today and realized it was still open. I'm trying to start getting some protein in but it's hard. Haven't been getting 64 oz of fluids in either but I'm hitting 48 oz. Honestly having just a little buyer's remorse but I know that's normal. I just wish I could fast forward 3-4 weeks to speed this healing process along. Today I did notice I had less energy when I took my niece to the zoo. I had to rest several times, but I made it through. Otherwise all is well. Good luck with your recovery. TTYL
Nakia
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Hello, I've sent y ou a friend request. You have been very inspirational and have provided us with good information. I'd love to see more pics.
Nakia
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hi there,
I was just pulling some stitches out..lol... the are getting pretty itchy. I am having a wicked heartburn. It seems to be when I have cranberry juice or any orange juice. i have a little weeping(bleeding) from my main incision site. I am changing my dressings twice a day. I am starting back to work tomorrow.. I am not really looking forward to that. My hubby is doing pretty good. (Men can be a little hard to deal with when they are in pain) I try to keep him motivated. I feel like I am pretty hungry at nights. I can't wait for mushy foods.
Take care
Nikki
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My gas pains are lessening everyday, Thank God. I did my first protein drink on yesterday and it went ok. Got a little gassy. Today I tried some loose cream of wheat with Lactaid skim milk and that was great because I was starting to get some mild hunger pains. I started taking Omeprazole 3 days after surgery because I was having excruciating false "hunger" pains and it really helped. I feel pretty good. No real soreness that I can think of. Occasional left sided pain, but that's all. Congrats on your weight loss!! I'm down 15 lbs from pre-op myself so I'm very pleased also. How's the hubby?
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I am so glad you are also doing well!!! I still have some nasty gas pains. I hope they go away soon. How are your incisions? I am a little sore around the main port site. Are you having any protein drinks yet? I started yesterday to add protein drinks with my clear liquids. I feel much better doing that. i have lost about 17 lbs in total from the start of the pre-op diet (I did two weeks of it). So I am pretty happy with the results so far.
Keep in touch!!
Nikki
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Hey there! As for me, I'm doing well myself. You were very inspiring for me following your surgery, being up and about and all. The only thing I haven't conquered is the gas pains. I'm doing lots of walking though. I'm glad to hear you're doing great. I couldn't help but to weigh this morning and I've lost about 10 lbs since starting my liquids last Tuesday.I have not even had a desire for food. I hope it stays like this. I agree Dr Almanza and his staff were exceptional. Take care
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Good to hear you are doing so well. I keep telling my Hubby that I'll be fine within a few days after surgery and he just thinks I'm being overly optomistic. I'm starting day 5 of liquid pre-op and it's not too bad. But this is my first day at work on liquids. I had the long weekend to get used to a bit of routine with it. Hope you keep doing well. TTYL.
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Thank you so much. I'm doing well. My mother and I went over to Horton Plaza in San Diego and did some shopping for a few hours. I don't have any fatigue, or anything, just a slight soreness of my abd and also a weird feeling when I swallow, but otherwise doing great.
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So, it's been a long time coming. My surgery date is finally only days away. I start my 3 day liquid diet tomorrow morning. I fly out to San Diego on Thursday for surgery on Friday in Tiajuana, MX with Dr Almanza!! I'm soooo excited, but also very nervous :scared0:. My mom is coming along as my support person so that puts me at some ease . Everyone keep me in your thoughts and prayers please.
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Poll: To tell or not to tell co-workers
passionnluv replied to Texanatheart's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have told a select few coworkers of my plans. I'm scheduled for next Friday, and if everything goes well, I will tell other coworkers if they notice my weight loss. I just didn't want to tell everyone before because of all the negativity I've gotten from the few I've told. I agree that it is a personal choice.
