Hi my name is raquel i have been struggling with weight problems since i was 15 now im 37 and still struggling. 5 years ago i did the lapband and only lost 70 pounds in 3 years. Then i had a baby and had to loosesn thr band. After the baby i gain so much weigh i decided to go for the gastric sleeve it was my last chance to see whatelse i can do..now im at a week out of surgery and feeling so great and loosing weight so fast but theres one problem the heartburn is crazy that is the only downside to it so far...it has been a long journey but i know for a fact tgis time i will loose all the weight.. My starting weight is 265lb... Will keep update..

My Doctor put me on a strong anti acid 2x a day for the first ten days post op.The acid can really irritate your sleeve while it heals. This really helped after that I used tums and zantac 150. I'm currently on omaprazole 20mg daily and I'm 4 and half months out. Congratulations on getting sleeved ,it must have been very frustrating to go through all this but you did it

Yes thank you it has been a mission but im so happy i did it.. Yes i may have to be on some zantac or something it doesn't let me sleep at all..

I think you will be happy with the results. Just follow the dr and nut advice and exercise when you are allowed to! Take pics and measurements now and along the way and dont rely on the scale to see your improvements. Hope you have a great day and cant wait to hear your victory stories along the way!

Yes susie thank you im so looking forward to all new wardrobe hopefully soon lol...thank you

The Zantac is very helpful. I take one twice a day. If I forget I am reminded very quickly by the burning sensation that follows. Hang in there!