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I am in the hospital, I had a spinal fusion yesterday, Only ice chips for me, gaud i hope this jump starts some loss for me! Not hungry in the least, 2 of my nurses have had this surgery both over 5 years ago. And both talked about this life hanging event with food and how it was!

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I am in the hospital' date=' I had a spinal fusion yesterday, Only ice chips for me, gaud i hope this jump starts some loss for me! Not hungry in the least, 2 of my nurses have had this surgery both over 5 years ago. And both talked about this life hanging event with food and how it was! Poobably ih for 5-5 dqys1[/quote']

I feel your pain. I am also in the hospital after undergoing my second neurosurgery in one year. My nurse also had surgery and we talked about how our lives have changed for the better. Good luck to you on your journey.

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I am 53. I was sleeved on January 21, 2013. This surgery has been such a blessing! I have lost 92 pounds. I have tons of energy and feel fantastic! My family is so happy that I feel like doing so much and I am so happy I feel better. Before I was sleeved, I had two low back surgeries. Now, I have no back issues! When I look back, the first month was hard - pretty severe GERD and a hard time figuring out what food to eat. But, once I got through that, it has become easier. So, to all of the newbies, hang in there, it gets better and the end result is worth it!

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Is it common to have severe GERD after surgery if you have it before surgery?

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My surgery is scheduled for dec 16

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Is it common to have severe GERD after surgery if you have it before surgery?

Yes, it is common after surgery. In some cases GERD gets better in others it becomes worse. Mine is controlled via a daily dose of Nexium, but has gotten much better since my surgery in February.

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Is it common to have severe GERD after surgery if you have it before surgery?

I had it mildly before surgery and only took zantac twice a day. After surgery it got much worse. Since surgery I take Prilosec OTC twice a day along with Zantac if I have breakthough GERD. It's better now that I am a little further out (4 mos) and I switched to the brand name from the generic omeprezole and it seems to work better.

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I am 57 years of age and was sleeved October 11, 2011. I have lost between 75 go 80 lbs depending on where my bound weight is and I love it. I wear a size 6 pants and prefer a medium top but can wear a small if need too. I like them a bit loose. I haven't had any problems with complications other than my own brain having an addiction to sugar and lying to myself so that I will eat that horrible food.... LOL :P

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I was sleeved 6-4-10 at age 56. Top weight 250, lost 100 pounds in eight months. Kept it all off for year and half - regained slowly over a year about 30 pounds. Started 5:2 alternate fasting (2 500 cal days a week) as a maintenance and lifestyle in June of 2013 and have lsot all 30 plus an additional 10 so I'm now at 140 pounds. I'm 5'8" tall and wearing size 4/6 skirt and medium top!! Thank you Sleeve and 5:2!~!!

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Sleeved 2/19/13 at age 51. I'm now 52 and 112 lbs down. My wife has been with me through thick and thin and is very happy.

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