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I take two 20 mg each omeprazole (generic prilosec), I am not sure what the 24 hr dosage is, I get mine in the pharmacy via prescription, not sure about the over the counter stuff - I had a stricture and stent, both my original surgeon and my "fix it" surgeon gave me these dosages.

I actually take two, one in the morning with breakfast, and the other in the evening with supper, as it says to take with meals.

Hi, I'm 7 weeks post-op today too. My doc (not my original surgeon, I've had some complications), said I could start salad this week. Also said I could have some cooked veggies too - not a big salad eater, but so glad I can eat some cooked veggies!

I'm the same way - I'd say it is definitely hormones. I read that estrogen is stored in fat, so when you are losing weight, especially as rapidly as we are - the hormones get released - so yeah... hormones going crazy, lol. Mine are comparable to pregnancy hormones, crying at practically anything... sad, happy, sweet... doesn't matter, lol.

Have you found anything out? Have you been scoped? I had problems with vomiting and nausea - went to the er and they did a cat scan and x-rays, everything seemed fine they said, but I was the first patient they had ever seen with a sleeve - I still couldn't keep anything down and knew something was wrong, so I found a local VSG surgeon (I was sleeved in MX too), who would see me with my complications. He did an endoscopy and I found out I had a stricture (not found on ct-scan, had to be found with the endoscopy). I was in the hospital for 8 days, not fun,but I am so much better. The doctor put a stent in, which was uncomfortable, your stomach's function is to push things through, so it was very awkward and uncomfortable. I tolerated it for 5 days and it was removed. That was a week ago. I feel so much better. I just want you to be aware that there are other problems besides leaks, that require additional testing. If you are still having problems, see someone local.

That must be the Tiki Hut looking place. We had the fish albondigas, minus the albondigas, but omg it was soooooo good. I know what you mean by the displacement burp, has been so helpful while drinking.

Glad you are doing great - I'm the girl you talked to in the lobby you talked with the day you got in, who showed you my incisions, lol. Glad you all did great, and it realy was like a little mini vacation. I thought Tijuana was beautiful, it is such a shame that the drug cartels and crime have given it such a bad reputation. Which one was Casa de Mole? I'm not sure, all I know is that the place across the hotel that looks like a giant tiki hut had the most awesome fish Soup - it was so good, I've been trying to find a recipe that would seem similar, but no luck, lol. Good Luck on your journey.

Yes, you can get individual packs of Protein at GNC. You may have to buy a whole box, but then you will have extras available to keep in your purse, luggage, car, etc.... just in case. Just read on the TSA website that they will allow Water, juice, etc for people with medical conditions or disabilities. It says to not keep them with the rest of your liquids in baggies (shampoo,etc). Keep it seperate so it can be "declared". Get a letter from your surgeon explaining why your need the additional liquid. Or, as it says on their website, you can purchase drinks once you are in the secure boarding area and take those with you. I would think you would also be safe just bringing a water bottle and having that filled once you are past security also.

I would find another doctor. You have done your research and have your mind made up. If he refuses to do the sleeve, ask him why, listen to his reasons, but definitely get another opinion. There have been many people with high BMI's who go on to have great success with just the sleeve. I'm like you... I don't want my intestines cut and re-routed, or any of the dumping or malnutrition. Stand your ground. I'd also encourage my friend to find another surgeon if he keeps pushing her.

Lol....what a nice way of putting it, "productive flatulance" I just started pre-op a few days ago - I'm not even doing all liquids - just mushy at this point. Same thing ALMOST happened to me tonight. Sounds gross, but... liquid in, liquid out. Makes sense to me.