April 16th role call - who's with me!

[Bluesea71 698]

Hello I had surgery on 4/15 I started having some broth and it's giving me hearth burn Is anyone else taking any anti-acids?

My doctor prescribed 40 mg of Protonix (pantoprazole) to take daily for 3 months. Kaiser prescribes this short-term for sleeve patients and forever for bypass patients. It's to help prevent heartburn/gerd.

[brenduski 7]

Hello I had surgery on 4/15 I started having some broth and it's giving me hearth burn Is anyone else taking any anti-acids?

My doctor prescribed 40 mg of Protonix (pantoprazole) to take daily for 3 months. Kaiser prescribes this short-term for sleeve patients and forever for bypass patients. It's to help prevent heartburn/gerd.

Thanks I have an appt tomorrow and will ask I also have Kaiser.

[brenduski 7]

Hello I had surgery on 4/15 I started having some broth and it's giving me hearth burn Is anyone else taking any anti-acids?

I am taking prilosec. Ive gotten heartburn really badly a few times so I just take it every day until I start eating something besides Clear Liquids. Hoping when I add actual foods that it will tone down some. But things like crystal light that normally didn't give me heartburn have set my chest on fire lately.

Thanks I took a Prilosec I had and it worked immediately

[butterfly2014 128]

Just curious for all of you that have had some sort of food. When I'm drinking my clear liquids, I feel like I can sip all day. Just little sips, all day long and rarely get to the point where I feel I need to stop. When you all added food, did you get full a lot quicker? I'm assuming it's because the clear liquids basically just go right through and don't have to be digested at all. Was there a huge difference when you added Protein shakes or food? Just wondering if I'm the only one not feeling full or if it's just the liquids......

The first few days I felt full when drinking liquids but about 4 days later I was drinking liquids more easily and not feeling full anymore. And NO that doesnt mean your little pouch has stretched, its normal lol Now when it comes to food, like yogurt, Protein shake, cottage cheese...I do feel full after eating about 1/2 cup.

It will get easier each day. You will have yucky days and you will have great days!!

[butterfly2014 128]

I also have started taking prilosec per surgeons orders. It seems to be helping a little but is heart burn and acid reflux the same thing? I know its a dumb question...actually no question is dumb here we are all new sleevers with a million questions lol

I will have to ask my Dr when I see him thursday.

[butterfly2014 128]

How are all my fellow April 16th sleeves doing?? Tomorrow is our 2 week mark!! How is everyone feeling?

Cant believe its been 2 weeks since Ive become a "Sleever". Its gotton easier with the Protein intake and eating a little more and getting plenty of liquids! Yippy! Omg I remember the first few days postop how hard it was to take in my liquids.

Ok enough blabbing lol How are you feeling Heidi?

[Tangy 61]

How are all my fellow April 16th sleeves doing?? Tomorrow is our 2 week mark!! How is everyone feeling?

I'm feeling great! Everything seems to be going smoothly. Some times I still get a discomfort at the larger incision site but don't need pain meds for it. Hope everyone is doing well.

Happy 2 weeks!

[Tangy 61]

Hello I had surgery on 4/15 I started having some broth and it's giving me hearth burn Is anyone else taking any anti-acids?

I am taking prilosec. Ive gotten heartburn really badly a few times so I just take it every day until I start eating something besides Clear Liquids. Hoping when I add actual foods that it will tone down some. But things like crystal light that normally didn't give me heartburn have set my chest on fire lately.

My surgeon put me on Prilosec as well for 3 months. I though all surgeons prescribe that to reduce all the acid & prevent ulcers.

[Josh2xh 70]

Tangy,

How are you taking the prilosec? I haven't seen a chewable form yet. And the box I got says not to chew or crush.

[Bluesea71 698]

Happy 2nd week sleeviversary everyone! It's time to check in to keep us on track and motivated!

Questions:

1) height/weight starting our WLS programs

2) weight day if surgery

3) week 2 post-op pounds lost/gained

4) total pounds lost since program began

5) current goal weight/ pounds to go

6) your biggest success this week

7) your biggest struggle this week

8) What is a new lifestyle change you incorporated this week?

(Working girl now has to get out of bed and in the shower! I will answer in a bit!)

Edited April 30, 2014 by Bluesea71

[butterfly2014 128]

Happy 2nd week sleeviversary everyone! It's time to check in to keep us on track and motivated!

Questions:

1) height/weight starting our WLS programs

2) weight day if surgery

3) week 2 post-op pounds lost/gained

4) total pounds lost since program began

5) current goal weight/ pounds to go

6) your biggest success this week

7) your biggest struggle this week

8) What is a new lifestyle change you incorporated this week?

(Working girl now has to get out of bed and in the shower! I will answer in a bit!)

1) 5'4, 289

2) 281

3) lost only 2lbs been at a stall for 4 days, current weight 270

4) 19lbs

5) 140

6) able to tolerate Protein better and more energy, less naps

7) not losing more weight and not reaching my goal weight of 267

8) cant think of one

[Melodica 64]

I'm feeling better. Still weak and low on energy though. Also have trouble getting Protein in because I HATE those stupid shakes! I start on soft foods today, so hopefully it will be easier. I got a pintos and cheese from Taco Bell and was able to get down four (small) bites of it. I think the thing that is hardest for me is that my stomach is tiny but my brain still thinks it's like it used to be!

On another note - is anyone else SICK of fruit flavored Water? I don't care much for tea, so I've had to use the flavorings and there's nothing but fruity flavors. I want something that tastes like a Coke so bad I can't see straight!

1) height/weight starting our WLS programs - 5'8 1/2" - 375lbs (before week long liquid diet)

2) weight day if surgery - 357lbs

3) week 2 post-op pounds lost/gained - been holding steady at 334lbs I think my issue is that I'm not getting in enough protein/calories

4) total pounds lost since program began - 41lbs

5) current goal weight/ pounds to go - My first 'goal' is about 275lbs. I weighed 320 a couple of years ago and started on Weight Watchers. I ended up losing down to 279lbs, so I'd like to get about there. My ultimate goal is 180, but I'll be happy at anything under 200lbs. That means I have 59lbs to go to the first goal and 154lbs to the final one.

6) your biggest success this week - Working a full day. I work a desk job, but it's VERY stressful. food was my outlet. It's difficult without it!

7) your biggest struggle this week - Working a full day, LOL. Also, getting in my Protein and liquids. Also bummed that the scale hasn't gone down.

8) What is a new lifestyle change you incorporated this week? Eating solid foods SLOWLY. I didn't eat fast before, but I also didn't chew that much. It's difficult to chew until something is basically paste!

[Melodica 64]

Tangy,

How are you taking the prilosec? I haven't seen a chewable form yet. And the box I got says not to chew or crush.

I take Prilosec every day. Supposed to for a few months. I just swallow the capsule. If you can find a compounding pharmacy, I believe they can make it into a liquid suspension for you if you're having trouble swallowing.

Even though I take the Prilosec daily, I've still had trouble with some reflux. My surgeon told me to take Zantac about an hour before bed and see if that helped. I've noticed that it does UNLESS I take any Tylenol. Seems that stuff just does not agree with my stomach. Unfortunately I have leg pain at night, so it's either sleep sitting up or not sleep at all.

Edited April 30, 2014 by Melodica

[brenduski 7]

Happy 2nd week sleeviversary everyone! It's time to check in to keep us on track and motivated! <br><br><br> Questions:<br><br> 1) height/weight starting our WLS programs<br><br> 2) weight day if surgery<br><br> 3) week 2 post-op pounds lost/gained<br><br> 4) total pounds lost since program began<br><br> 5) current goal weight/ pounds to go<br><br> 6) your biggest success this week<br><br> 7) your biggest struggle this week<br><br> 8) What is a new lifestyle change you incorporated this week?<br><br><br> (Working girl now has to get out of bed and in the shower! I will answer in a bit!)

1) 5'6 260lbs

2) 240lbs

3) 220lbs lost 20lbs

4) 40lbs lost woohoo!

5) short term goal of 198lbs 22lbs to go

6) not sore, no more itching on incisions, started soft foods

7) heartburn

8) my mom has been doing everything for me so I need to stop being sedentary and being active

[Tangy 61]

Tangy, <br><br> How are you taking the prilosec? I haven't seen a chewable form yet. And the box I got says not to chew or crush.

During 1st week the nurse told me to mix with Jello or the night before next dose break capsules apart in a cup of Water & let it sit over night & drink in morning. Ewe terrible taste. Now I take capsule apart & dump in mouth & swallow w/ water. Wait a min then take the 2nd one. Works better for me this way.