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Maggie0557    31

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OK... Went and had an EGD this morning. No stricture but very red and inflamed all the way down to the point that it's starting to erode a little. Back to square one! Strict liquids for two weeks then back to the doctor. They did change one of my meds which they think will help! Maybe things will get better...

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Jess, Are you taking Nexium or Prilosec? I am so sorry for your troubles, I hope this is the start of an upswing for you.

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Uniqueladybug    80

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My regular doctor had me on ranitadine. I was having problems crushing all my meds and this was a liquid. It's basically liquid zantac. The problem-it contains 7.5% alcohol. Also I'm on a very strong antibiotic for an abscess tooth. They said it would destroy a regular stomach let alone a small one. They now have me on protonics. I took it years ago. Hopefully all this will work...

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

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Maggie0557    31

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My regular doctor had me on ranitadine. I was having problems crushing all my meds and this was a liquid. It's basically liquid zantac. The problem-it contains 7.5% alcohol. Also I'm on a very strong antibiotic for an abscess tooth. They said it would destroy a regular stomach let alone a small one. They now have me on protonics. I took it years ago. Hopefully all this will work...

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Sounds like you are on the right track. Good Luck.

Maggie

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NurseTAB    65

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Haven't lost in almost 2 weeks have been making bad choices, feels like before I had surgery went I don't lose weight I cheat ugh.

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4Kimmy2    56

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Jess your in my prayers. Hope they find out quickly and your 100% very soon.

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4Kimmy2    56

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Jess your in my prayers. Hope they find out quickly and your 100% very soon.

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4Kimmy2    56

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NurseTab don't give up!! We all go through a stump in the road. It's not an easy road to losing weight. Keep moving! You will lose weight! You can do it!

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rabrijumo    140

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Jess sorry to hear about your inflammation . Hope the meds and liquid diet give it time to heal. Hang in there!

Tiffany I have heard a lot of people on the boards say they had stalls. I would recommend keeping at it and avoid the stupid scale. Check with clothes of various sizes instead. Exercise and focus on the changes you are making in your habits. It's hard to go back to the old ways because of the size of the pouch and chances of dumping. Good luck

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rabrijumo    140

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As for me I finally converted back to normal rhythm after over 37 hrs of a fib. It's extremely debilitating I can barely get up to the br without feeling horrible. I really can't wait for the surgery to fix it but that will be 6-12 months of major wt loss before they consider me a good candidate.

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Sassy Virgo    39

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OK... Went and had an EGD this morning. No stricture but very red and inflamed all the way down to the point that it's starting to erode a little. Back to square one! Strict liquids for two weeks then back to the doctor. They did change one of my meds which they think will help! Maybe things will get better...

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Samething happened to me about 2wks post-op. Surgeon put me in the infusion clinic and gave me IV fluids and an NSAID named Toradol via IV. Man did I feel loads better. Hope ur surgeons plan works as well for u as mine did for me. I think we have all been through to much but it's gonna be so worth it!!!! Feel better soon

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tmorgan    87

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Haven't lost in almost 2 weeks have been making bad choices' date=' feels like before I had surgery went I don't lose weight I cheat ugh.[/quote']

It's very easy to go back to old habits be careful.

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Uniqueladybug    80

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Samething happened to me about 2wks post-op. Surgeon put me in the infusion clinic and gave me IV fluids and an NSAID named Toradol via IV. Man did I feel loads better. Hope ur surgeons plan works as well for u as mine did for me. I think we have all been through to much but it's gonna be so worth it!!!! Feel better soon

Well, went to take my new med that I was told to crush.... GUESS WHAT.... It can't be crushed! You would think my surgeon would know that! I am beyond mad! The kicker, it comes in granules. So now I get to wait till Monday. Maybe I wasn't supposed to have this surgery or ever feel better again!

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

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Sassy Virgo    39

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Well' date=' went to take my new med that I was told to crush.... GUESS WHAT.... It can't be crushed! You would think my surgeon would know that! I am beyond mad! The kicker, it comes in granules. So now I get to wait till Monday. Maybe I wasn't supposed to have this surgery or ever feel better again!

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12[/quote']

My priolsac comes in granules i just open it up and take them. It's what my surgeon said to do. And i haven't had any problems. It's really the only solid thing that I can always keep down.

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Uniqueladybug    80

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My priolsac comes in granules i just open it up and take them. It's what my surgeon said to do. And i haven't had any problems. It's really the only solid thing that I can always keep down.

What they prescribed me has a special coating on it that can't be crushed. It's almost like an egg shell when you try to crush it. It's also supposed to help heal the erosion in my esophagus. I'm just soooooo tired of feeling bad! I've got a massive headache all the time. I have no energy. This was the worst decision of my life!

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

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rabrijumo    140

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Oh Jess I am so sorry you are having complications. I really pray things heal for you and you can progress the way you wanted to when you made the desicion.

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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